Each year, alumni, board members, corporations and friends choose to support Virginia International University through generous gifts. Private support goes a long way at VIU. We are a young, vibrant, and growing university and we consider our donors to be investors who are making so much possible. Our donors aid and encourage our wonderful students, advance innovative teaching and learning, and touch lives all around the world.

Whether you are one of our valued donors or are considering making a gift to Virginia International University for the first time, we invite you to make a difference both at VIU and in the world. Your gift will go to work immediately to strengthen our academic programs, attract top faculty, build and maintain campus facilities, and keep Virginia International University affordable higher education experience for all students.

Every gift is important to us and is a vote of confidence in Virginia International University and its future. Regardless of size, your gift shows your commitment to making higher education accessible to students from all over the world. The greatest benefit of making a gift is the sense of pride and satisfaction in knowing that you have supported Virginia International University. Plus, as a donor, your leadership sets a high standard of support for other alumni, parents, corporations, and friends to follow.

Make Your Donation to VIU Right Now

It’s easy! And it’s secure! Click on our ChipIN button below to be redirected to a Paypal page. You don’t have to have a Paypal account to donate online. Simply fill out the form to pay with your credit card. Or, if you already have a Paypal account, simply log into your account to make your online donation to VIU.

 Instructions:

• Click on the “ChipIn!” button.
• The page will be redirected to Paypal page
• You do not have to have Paypal account to donate online. Please simply fill out the form to pay with your credit card.
• If you have Paypal account, you may log on to your account to donate.

• Click on the “ChipIn!” button.
• The page will be redirected to Paypal page
• You do not have to have Paypal account to donate online:
  • If you do not have Paypal account, simply click on the link “Continue” on the left side of the page.
  • If you have Paypal account, simply log on to your account on the right side of the page to donate online.

Will a small donation really make a difference?

Yes! Donor participation is considered to be a factor in the national rankings of universities. Even a small gift impacts Virginia International University and its students. And remember – small sums from many donors can add up quickly and make a big difference here at VIU.

Why should I give to VIU each year?

Annual gifts to Virginia International University are used each year to make VIU the best it can be. We start our donations holdings at $0 every fiscal year and we depend upon raising the same amount (or more!) each year in order to continue providing a quality education to VIU students. If we don’t raise the funds for immediate use, our programs can suffer. For example, a $50 gift enables us to purchase new books and media for our library and $1,500 buys a new computer for one of our computer labs. If these funds aren’t raised every year, the university and the students may not be able to get all the resources they need.

What if I want to give a more substantial gift to VIU?

That’s great! As a young university, we are in a great position to recognize larger donations by naming classrooms, laboratories – even buildings after donors. We are also able to endow and name chairs and scholarships as a way to recognize large donations.

What else can I contribute to VIU?

We are always grateful for financial resources but we are also in need of tangible goods for use in our classrooms, library, at social events, for club activities, and for our students directly. Please consider making a donation of goods to VIU. We are particularly interested in receiving donations of:

• Real estate
• Automobiles
• Electronics (computers, televisions, boom boxes, projectors, etc.)
• Books and media (films, music, computer programs)
• Artwork and art supplies
• Furniture
• Tools
• Musical instruments
• Office supplies and equipment
• Kitchen utensils and appliances
• Maps, globes, and atlases
• Bicycles
• Game room equipment (ping pong, air hockey, darts, etc.)
• Sports equipment
• Cameras

If you have something you wish to donate that is not on this list and that you think might be useful or helpful to us, please just let us know. We are an active and growing university and have many needs.

Virginia International University is also in need of volunteers to help support and grow the university. One of the best ways to volunteer your time to VIU is to join the VIU Development Committee.                   

Is my donation to VIU tax deductible?

Virginia International University is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. We are happy to issue a letter of receipt on VIU letterhead for all donations, financial and tangible.

Who should I contact with questions?

Contact Ms. Laura Hills, Executive Director of University Advancement/English Professor for more information about how you can support VIU. Email Ms. Hills at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or all her direct line at 703-591-7042, ext. 319.