Make a Gift
Your generosity transforms lives. Support the next generation of healthcare and technology leaders at Vedere University.
Why Give
Every gift, regardless of size, makes a difference. Your support directly enables students to pursue their dreams and faculty to advance knowledge.
Student Scholarships
Help deserving students access quality education regardless of financial circumstances.
Learning Innovation
Help strengthen curriculum innovation, learning technology, and student-centered program delivery.
Program Development
Support the creation of new programs that prepare students for emerging careers.
Community Impact
Enable outreach initiatives that extend our educational mission beyond the classroom.
Ways to Give
One-Time Gift
Make an immediate impact with a single contribution of any amount.
Monthly Giving
Join our sustaining donors with an automatic monthly contribution.
Corporate Matching
Double your impact through your employer's matching gift program.
Planned Giving
Create a lasting legacy through estate planning and deferred gifts.
Giving Opportunities
Choose a fund that aligns with your passion and see exactly how your gift makes a difference.
Named Scholarship Fund
$25,000 endowment
Your endowed scholarship provides ongoing support for deserving students, creating a lasting legacy that transforms lives for generations.
Emergency Student Support Fund
$500 minimum
Support students who encounter unexpected challenges—car repairs, medical expenses, or family emergencies—so they can stay enrolled and succeed.
Curriculum Innovation Fund
$5,000 minimum
Support upgrades to practical learning experiences across healthcare, data science, and technology programs.
Technology Access Fund
$1,000 minimum
Ensure every student has the technology tools they need to succeed in our digital-first curriculum, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Career Services Enhancement
$2,500 minimum
Strengthen the bridge between education and employment through career fairs, mock interviews, resume workshops, and industry networking events.
Library Resources Fund
$1,500 minimum
Provide access to journals, databases, and course support materials that strengthen student learning outcomes.
Vedere Forward
Join us in building the future of healthcare and technology education. Our most ambitious campaign to date will expand scholarships, student services, and program capacity.
$4.2M
Raised to Date
$10M
Campaign Goal by 2027
1,247
Donors
Campaign Priorities
Margaret Chen, MBA
CEO, Pacific Healthcare Systems
Vedere alumna and healthcare industry leader
Robert Williams, MD, PhD
Chief Medical Officer, Regional Medical Center
35-year champion of healthcare education
Impact Stories
Behind every gift is a story of transformation. Meet the students, faculty, and donors who make Vedere's mission possible.
“Thanks to the scholarship I received, I was able to pursue my MSc in Healthcare Management while supporting my family. I'm now leading quality improvement initiatives at a major hospital system.”
Maria G.
Healthcare Management Graduate, 2024
“Donor support helped expand our applied AI coursework, giving students hands-on opportunities to build practical solutions they can use in real workplaces.”
Dr. James Liu
Professor of Data Science
“I was the first in my family to attend graduate school. When my car broke down and I nearly had to drop out, the Emergency Support Fund helped me stay enrolled. I graduated last May and now work as a data analyst at a children's hospital, helping improve pediatric care outcomes.”
Carlos Rodriguez
Data Analytics Graduate, 2025
“Pacific Healthcare Systems has partnered with Vedere for over a decade because we've seen the quality of graduates firsthand. Our investment in scholarships isn't charity—it's strategic workforce development that benefits our patients and our organization.”
Sarah Chen, CEO
Pacific Healthcare Systems
“After 30 years in healthcare administration, I wanted to give back to the institution that launched my career. My annual gift supports students who remind me of myself—ambitious, hardworking, and just needing that one opportunity to prove themselves.”
Michael Thompson, MHA '95
Retired Hospital CEO, Founding Vedere Forward Campaign Donor
Giving Levels
We gratefully recognize our donors at every level. Join our community of supporters committed to educational excellence.
Friend
Up to $999
- Recognition in Annual Report
- Quarterly Newsletter
Partner
$1,000 - $4,999
- Recognition in Annual Report
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Invitation to Annual Donor Event
Benefactor
$5,000 - $24,999
- All Partner Benefits
- Named Recognition Opportunity
- Private Meeting with University Leadership
Visionary
$25,000+
- All Benefactor Benefits
- Advisory Board Invitation
- Named Scholarship or Fund
- Direct Engagement with Leadership
Named Recognition Opportunities
Create a lasting legacy by naming a scholarship, fellowship, lecture series, or facility in your name or in honor of someone special.
Named Scholarship
Endowed scholarship supporting students in perpetuity
$25,000+
minimum gift
Named Graduate Fellowship
Support a graduate fellow for one academic year
$50,000+
minimum gift
Named Lecture Series
Establish an annual distinguished lecture in your name
$100,000+
minimum gift
Named Program Fund
Support an academic program or center initiative
$250,000+
minimum gift
Named Academic Center
Name a center or significant student learning facility
$1,000,000+
minimum gift
Planned Giving
Create a lasting impact through planned giving. These gifts can provide significant tax benefits while supporting Vedere's mission for generations to come.
Bequest
Most popular planned gift optionInclude Vedere University in your will or living trust. A simple provision can create a lasting legacy.
Sample bequest language available upon request.
IRA Charitable Rollover
Great for donors 70½+If you're 70½ or older, you can give up to $100,000 directly from your IRA to Vedere tax-free.
Counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Income for lifeMake a gift and receive fixed payments for life. Current rates: 5.4% (age 65), 6.3% (age 75), 8.6% (age 85).
Partial tax deduction plus income tax-free payments.
Donor Advised Fund
Flexible givingRecommend grants to Vedere from your donor advised fund for immediate impact.
Tax benefits received when fund is established.
Stock & Securities
Maximize tax benefitsDonate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds to avoid capital gains taxes.
Deduct full fair market value for assets held 1+ year.
Real Estate
Significant impactGift property, whether residential, commercial, or land, to support our mission.
Avoid capital gains and receive charitable deduction.
Legacy Society
Donors who include Vedere in their estate plans are recognized as members of our Legacy Society, receiving special recognition and invitations to exclusive events throughout the year.
Corporate & Foundation Giving
Partner with Vedere to develop talent pipelines, support scholarships, and make a meaningful impact in healthcare and technology education.
Matching Gift Program
Many employers will match your charitable donations, doubling or even tripling your impact. Contact your HR department to see if your company participates.
Over 65% of Fortune 500 companies offer matching gifts
Corporate Partnerships
Partner with Vedere to develop workforce pipelines and co-create curriculum that addresses industry needs.
Foundation Grants
Foundation partners help fund scholarships, student services, and program development. We welcome conversations about aligned priorities.
Employer Education Benefits
Coordinate your company's tuition assistance program with Vedere. We can help employees maximize their educational benefits.
Our Corporate Partners
Why I Give
Our donors share their reasons for supporting Vedere and the impact they've witnessed.
Jennifer Martinez, MBA '18
“Vedere changed my career trajectory completely. I went from bedside nurse to healthcare executive. Giving back is my way of ensuring others have the same opportunity.”
David & Susan Park
“We've seen firsthand how Vedere graduates improve healthcare in our community. Supporting scholarships is an investment in better patient care for everyone.”
TechHealth Solutions Inc.
“The talent pipeline from Vedere has been transformative for our company. We hire Vedere graduates because they're ready to innovate from day one.”
Ready to Make a Difference?
Contact our Development Office to discuss how your gift can have the greatest impact.