1. What makes up Vanderbilt Medical Center? 
2. What is the Canby Robinson Society?
3. What is the Julia Hereford Society?
4. What is the Nicholas Hobbs Society?
5. I can only afford a small gift. What good will that do?
6. How do I make out my check? Where do I send it?
7. Can I give gifts other than cash?
8. Can I donate toys, clothing or other items to the Monroe Carell Jr.   Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt?                                                                                                                                                                                  9. I want to make my gift in honor or in memory of someone. How can I make a tribute gift? Will you tell them how much my gift is?
10. I want to support the Vanderbilt Medical Center in lieu of a wedding favor or birthday gift – how do I do that?
11. How do I make a gift that will provide me tax advantages, income, or both? How do trusts and annuities work?
12. How do I include the Medical Center in my will?
13. What is an endowment fund?
14. How can my business/class/scout group help raise money for the Children’s Hospital?
15. Where can I learn more about Iroquois Steeplechase or find out how to volunteer at the event?
16. Who can I contact directly to discuss my gift?
17. How do I make a gift online?
 

1. What makes up Vanderbilt Medical Center?
The medical center comprises Vanderbilt University Hospital and clinics, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Departments in the School of Medicine (such as Dept. of Medicine, Dept. of Pathology, Section of Surgical Sciences, and many others), Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development, and Bill Wilkerson Center.

2. What is the Canby Robinson Society?
The Canby Robinson Society (CRS) was created in 1978 to honor and encourage those who give financial support to the education, research and patient care programs of the medical center. With over 2,500 members, the CRS is the largest donor society at Vanderbilt University. All gifts of $1,000 or more to the medical center qualify a donor for membership in the Canby Robinson Society.       

 3. What is the Julia Hereford Society?
The Julia Hereford Society is the premier donor society for Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. It is named in honor of Julia Hereford, a 1936 graduate and dean of the school from 1949 to 1965. To obtain membership one needs to make an annual gift of $1,000 or more to the School of Nursing.

Graduates who have completed their degrees within the last ten years are eligible for membership at this level with a gift of $500 annually. Through the generous support of donors, School of Nursing students accomplish their education goals and play an instrumental leadership role in meeting the health care needs of patients throughout the country. Every Julia Hereford Society gift goes directly toward scholarship assistance. 

 4. What is the Nicholas Hobbs Society?
The Nicholas Hobbs Society, made up of donors who give $1,000 or more annually to the Kennedy Center or one of its programs, recognizes the exceptional position of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center as a leader in unlocking the mysteries of development and learning. Through gifts and volunteer resources, Nicholas Hobbs Society members advance groundbreaking research in human development.

5. I can only afford a small gift. What good will that do?
The accumulation of small gifts has a big impact on Vanderbilt Medical Center. Gifts both large and small convey gratitude, engagement and commitment to Vanderbilt Medical Center, its patients, students, researchers, faculty, staff and friends. We welcome all gifts, no matter the amount.

6. How do I make out my check? Where do I send it?
Please make your check payable to Vanderbilt Medical Center, designate your specific area of interest and mail it to:

(Area of Interest)
c/o Gift Processing
PMB 407727
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville TN 37240-7727

7. Can I give gifts other than cash?
Alumni, parents and friends can give to Vanderbilt Medical Center in a variety of ways including checks, gifts via credit card, money orders, electronic funds transfers, and gifts of stock, securities or other assets. Please contact the Medical Center Development and Alumni Relations Office for more information at (615) 936-0230.

8. Can I donate toys, clothing or other items to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt?
Child Life Services at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt gratefully acknowledges the generous community members who provide supplies for our play rooms and activity rooms.  View the “Wish List” of items, or visit the Children’s Hospital Web site. Please call (615) 322-2379 if you have any questions or to arrange a time to deliver your donation to the Volunteer Services Office.

9. I want to make my gift in honor or in memory of someone. How can I make a tribute gift? Will you tell them how much my gift is?
A tribute gift is a very special way to remember a friend or loved one and express your sympathy to their family. You may also make a tribute gift to express your joy or gratitude by honoring someone special. All occasions or holidays are appropriately marked by a gift in the name of your honoree. Once you have made your gift, we will send an acknowledgement letter to you and a letter to the honoree or designated family member letting them know a gift (but not the amount) has been made. 

10. I want to support the Vanderbilt Medical Center in lieu of a wedding favor or birthday gift – how do I do that?
A gift toVanderbilt Medical Center to celebrate an occasion is a wonderful way to express your joy and honor someone special. For information on this, please contact the Gift Processing Office at (615) 322-2979, and they will answer any questions you may have. If you have a special request involving gifts other than cash donations, please contact Natasha Miller by phone at (615) 936-0241 or e-mail Natasha Miller. 

11. How do I make a gift that will provide me tax advantages, income or both? How do trusts and annuities work?
Our Planned Giving Office has information to address inquiries about  gifts that offer tax advantages or income, such as trust and annuities. To find answers to your questions about planned giving, please visit the Office of Planned Giving.

12. How do I include the Vanderbilt Medical Center in my will?
Our Planned Giving Office has information to address any inquiries you may have about including the medical center in your will. To find answers to your questions about planned giving, please visit the Office of Planned Giving. 

13. What is an endowment fund?
An endowment fund is a permanent fund that is invested in Vanderbilt’s endowment. At the end of each quarter, a portion of the endowment’s earnings is “paid out” in support of the area designated as an area of interest by the donor (such as a scholarship or faculty chair). The original gift is preserved so that the donor’s legacy lives in perpetuity.

14. How can my business/class/scout group help raise money for the Children’s Hospital?
If you are interested in hosting an event or activity to raise money for the Children’s Hospital, please contact our Medical Center Development and Alumni Relations Special Events Coordinator, Luann Mayer by phone at (615) 322-7733 or e-mail Luann Mayer. 

15. Where can I learn more about Iroquois Steeplechase or find out how to volunteer at the event?
If you would like more information about Iroqouis Steeplechase, please visit the Iroquois Steeplechase Web site.

16. Who can I contact directly to discuss my gift?
Any member of the Medical Center Development and Alumni Relations team would be happy to discuss your gift with you at any time. To view a list of our staff members, select  Meet the Staff. You may select the individual associated with your particular area of interest, or you may contact any individual on the list, and they will be happy to answer your questions. Please call the front desk at (615) 936-0230, and someone will be happy to direct your call.

17. How do I make a gift online?
Select the “Make a Gift Online Now” green button in the top right corner of each page of our site. This will lead you directly to our online giving form, where you can select your area of interest and make your gift.