General Scholarship Fund
Every gift to the General Scholarship Fund helps open doors for BVU students who need it most. Your support provides annual scholarships that make a BVU education possible and meaningful.
BVU Alumni
Give Back. Build Forward.
Your generosity strengthens BVU and creates opportunities for today’s students to thrive. Every gift—of time, talent, or treasure —makes a lasting difference.
Give Your Time
Strengthen the Beaver community by sharing your experience, connections, and encouragement with current students.
- Mentor Students
- Volunteer at Alumni Events
- Support Career Networking
- Speak to Classes or Student Groups
- Share Your Beaver Story
Give Your Support
Support BVU students and programs that matter most to you through a variety of meaningful giving opportunities.
Scholarships
Named Scholarship
A scholarship allows you to directly support students year after year through an annual gift. It’s a meaningful way to stay connected to BVU students while shaping opportunities in a way that reflects what matters most to you. Our team will work with you to personalize the impact you want to make.
Endowed Scholarship
An endowed scholarship creates a lasting legacy at BVU, supporting students for generations to come. Your gift is invested to provide ongoing scholarship funding each year, ensuring your impact continues long into the future. It is a powerful way to leave a permanent mark on the lives of Beavers yet to come.
BV Club Athletics Fund
BV Club supports the energy, dedication, and spirit of BVU student-athletes and coaches. Your gift helps provide the resources needed for training, travel, wellness, and program development across Beaver Athletics. Every contribution strengthens the student-athlete experience and helps BVU teams compete at their highest level.
General Program Support
Support the programs and initiatives that make a difference across campus. Your gift to general program support gives BVU the flexibility to direct funds where they’re needed most, helping provide meaningful opportunities and experiences for today’s students and strengthening the future of Buena Vista University.
Building Champions Fund
Help build the future of Beaver Athletics and student wellness. Your gift to the Building Champions Fund supports the expansion and enhancement of athletic and wellness facilities, creating spaces where BVU student-athletes and the entire campus community can train, compete, connect, and grow. Together, we can provide the resources and experiences that help build champions for life.
Ways to Give
Planned and Legacy Giving
Create a lasting impact on future generations of Beavers through a planned, real estate, or endowed gift. These giving opportunities allow you to support BVU in a meaningful way while establishing a legacy that reflects your values, honors your story, and helps students thrive for years to come. Whether through your estate plans, property, or a permanent endowed fund, your generosity can continue shaping lives well into the future.
Sustaining Monthly Giving
Small gifts can make a big difference. As a BVU Sustainer, you'll provide ongoing support through convenient monthly giving, helping create scholarships, research opportunities, academic support, and transformational experiences for students. Your recurring gift allows BVU to plan for the future while making an immediate impact on the lives of current and future Beavers.
The Impact of Monthly Giving
- $10/month provides four hours of student tutoring through the Center for Academic Excellence.
- $50/month helps fund an Honors student's senior research project.
- $84/month qualifies for membership in the Order of the Arch and provides a year's worth of lab supplies for five students.
How to Become a BVU Sustainer
- Visit the online giving form.
- Select Recurring Gift under Additional Information.
- Choose your gift amount and frequency.
- Complete your gift and begin making a lasting impact.
Because your gift renews automatically, supporting BVU becomes a simple and meaningful way to invest in students every month.
Stock & Securities
A gift of stock or securities can be a meaningful way to support BVU while potentially providing tax advantages. By donating appreciated assets, you can help create opportunities for students and strengthen the programs that matter most to you. Our team can help guide you through the process and provide the information needed to complete your gift.
Matching Gifts
Your generosity may go even further than you think. Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double—or even triple—the impact of your donation to BVU. A quick search can help determine whether your employer participates and maximize the difference your gift makes for students.
Giving Societies
Honoring a Tradition of Generosity
BVU's giving societies recognize alumni and friends whose support helps create opportunities for students and sustain the university's mission for generations to come. These communities of donors share a commitment to building better lives and stronger communities through the power of education.
Signature Giving Societies
Order of the Arch
The Order of the Arch recognizes leadership donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually to BVU. Named for the iconic Victory Arch, the society honors the determined supporters who helped preserve Buena Vista's future following the loss of Old Main in 1956. Today, members continue that legacy through their generosity, helping create transformational opportunities for current and future students.
Loyal Y. Hays Society
Named for BVU's first president, the Loyal Y. Hays Society recognizes individuals whose lifetime giving reaches $100,000 or more. Members exemplify an enduring commitment to BVU's mission and vision, helping ensure future generations of students have access to the life-changing opportunities that define the Buena Vista experience.
Z.Z. White Heritage Society
The Z.Z. White Heritage Society honors alumni and friends who have included BVU in their estate or planned giving plans. Named for alumnus, trustee, and benefactor Zeno Z. White, the society recognizes those whose foresight and generosity will continue supporting students long into the future. Members leave a lasting legacy while helping preserve and strengthen BVU for generations to come.
Z.Z. White Heritage Society
Make Your Impact Today
Your gift to Buena Vista University builds scholarships, opportunities, and brighter futures for today's Beavers.