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The College of Nursing enjoys an accomplished and loyal network of alumni, many of whom contribute to the University. If you have questions about giving, contact Sue Stein, development officer for the College, at sue.stein@villanova.edu or 610.519.7980 or Connelly Endowed Dean and Professor M. Louise Fitzpatrick, EdD, RN, FAAN at 610.519.4909.

For information about opportunities to give to the University you may also visit www.development.villanova.edu or visit the Villanova Alumni Association.

Your gift to The College of Nursing at Villanova University can take many forms. You may wish to make an outright gift, which can be implemented immediately. You may also work with the College to structure a gift that accommodates your long-term financial planning while establishing a fund that will benefit Nursing students well into the future.

We would like to work with you to create the most beneficial gift for you, for your family, and for The College of Nursing at Villanova University. No matter how you choose to invest, you will be part of a group of committed alumni, parents, and friends who are helping to create transformational experiences both today and tomorrow. For more information, please contact Dean M. Louise Fitzpatrick at 610.519.4909 or M. Louise Fitzpatrick or Sue Stein, College of Nursing development officer, at 610-519-7980 or Sue Stein.

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Gift options include:

  • Gifts of cash
    Gifts of cash are the easiest and most direct way to give to the College of Nursing and are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. These gifts may also take the form of a pledge over a five year period.

  • Credit card gifts
    Gifts may be charged to Visa, MasterCard, or American Express by calling the Office of University Development at 1-800-486-5244. Please remember to direct the gift processor to designate your gift to the College of Nursing.

  • Corporate matching gifts
    Many companies sponsor matching gift programs that can double or triple your contribution to the College. Contact your human resources department for more information and for appropriate forms.
  • Gifts of personal property
    The College welcomes gifts of tangible gifts-in-kind identified by the College as beneficial to its educational mission, such as but not limited to hospital and laboratory equipment. Donors receive gift credit and an immediate income tax deduction for the appraised value of the property gifts and pay no capital gains tax, according to IRS guidelines.
  • Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
    Gifts of publicly-traded securities, closely held stocks, and mutual funds not only can benefit the College, but can also be structured in ways that will be extremely beneficial to you by minimizing taxes.
  • Planned giving
    Planned giving is one of the ways in which the University helps alumni, parents and friends maximize their giving intentions, while accommodating plans to provide for themselves and their heirs. Planned giving options include charitable gift annuities, charitable lead and remainder trusts, retirement plans, bequests, and life insurance.