Cavalier Legacy, the newest VAF giving society, recognizes donors who make or have made a planned gift for the benefit of the athletics program. This includes all irrevocable and revocable gifts, including bequests. Cavalier Legacy donors will also be recognized in the University’s Cornerstone Society, which is comprised of forward-thinking alumni, parents and friends who give to the University or its related foundation through estate or financial plans, or other deferred gift arrangements. With a planned gift, a donor may be able to make a greater impact than they thought possible during their lifetime.

To make a gift to Cavalier Legacy, download the form here

Membership in Cavalier Legacy

• Donors who make an irrevocable planned gift, e.g. charitable remainder trust, gift annuity, life insurance policy, etc. will receive priority points based on the existing formula—contact a member of the VAF staff for details.
• Donors who provide documentation naming the Virginia Athletics Foundation as a revocable beneficiary ($25,000 minimum) in the donor’s estate plans will received 250 priority points.
• Donors will be recognized on the Foundation’s website and in other publications where Cavalier Legacy is publicized or they can remain anonymous. Recognition of your gift can inspire others to give similarly.
• The funds can be directed to a surviving family member who has a VAF donor account for future priority point credit.
• Donors can name a scholarship or other endowment to be awarded and administered once the funds are received.
• Donors will receive an occasional special invitation to an event or athletics contest.