For generations, Ferrum College donors have helped students achieve their dreams and aspirations. When you give back to the College, you embody our motto, “Not Self, but Others,” and help today’s students discover their potential.
Give through our secure online giving form. Use any major credit or debit card to make a one-time gift, set up recurring gifts, or submit a pledge for future giving.
Mail a check or money order payable to Ferrum College to the address below. Indicate on the memo line the fund or area for which your gift should be used.
Ferrum College
Advancement Office
PO Box 1000
Ferrum, VA 24088
Ferrum College welcomes gifts of stock and mutual funds. Gifts of securities can be an effective way to support Ferrum College. To ensure that these gifts are processed quickly, please follow the Stock Transfer Instructions. Download and share the Stock Transfer Instructions with your personal broker.
A donor-advised fund acts like a philanthropic savings account. It is a type of giving program that allows you to combine tax benefits with the flexibility to recommend the amount and the frequency of gifts to your favorite charities like Ferrum College. If you have questions about giving to Ferrum through your donor-advised fund, go directly to your donor-advised fund’s site for instructions. If you have questions about how Ferrum College receives and records gifts through donor-advised funds, contact Chris Watters, vice president of Institutional Advancement at Ferrum College by emailing cwatters@ferrum.edu or calling 540-365-4299.
A simplified process for gifting from a fund or account is through wire transfer or ACH. ACH is preferable to help Ferrum College avoid a wire transfer fee. Many financial institutions offer ACH direct giving through programs like Zelle. The routing and account numbers for transfers will gladly be sent to you upon request to advancement@ferrum.edu or (540) 365-4211.
You can spread your gift out over several years with monthly or annual payments. Our multi-year pledge options offer maximum flexibility to meet your philanthropic goals. A one to five-year pledge is a fantastic and convenient way to make your gift. Use the online giving form to make your pledge. Please contact Ferrum College’s Advancement Office at advancement@ferrum.edu or (540) 365-4211 with any questions.
Many companies encourage employees, their families and retirees to make charitable contributions by matching their philanthropic support. Matching gifts can double, or even triple, your impact on the College. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer. Complete and sign the form, then return it to Ferrum College with your gift. We will do the rest. Please note that your company will not match your gift until you have made your contribution and sent in your completed form. The impact of your gift to Ferrum College could be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies also match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. You can mail your completed form and gift to:
Ferrum College
Advancement Office
PO Box 1000
Ferrum, VA 24088
You can make planned gifts to Ferrum College by naming Ferrum College as a beneficiary in your:
Once you take this step, please notify Ferrum College’s Advancement Office at advancement@ferrum.edu or 540-365-4211 to let us know.
If you need assistance submitting your gift or need to make your gift by phone, call Ferrum College’s Advancement Office at (540) 365-4211.
Your support is greatly appreciated and helps us continue the mission of providing an excellent educational experience for Ferrum College students. Please note that all donations are final and non-refundable. By submitting your gift, you are helping us make a real difference, and we are truly grateful for your commitment.
If you have any questions, need assistance, or notice any errors with your donation within 30 days after submitting it, please contact us at advancement@ferrum.edu or 540-365-4211. We also encourage you to consult your tax advisor to explore any potential tax benefits related to your gift.
“You are not only getting a unique college experience, but you also get an education that is as applicable to the classroom as it is to life,” he adds. “You’re in close proximity at a small school [and must] figure out how to get along with others who might be different than you. That’s what life is about, and that experience is something that is unique to Ferrum.”
