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Thank you to our community of support both near and far for your many gifts during the 2024-2025 academic year. As we begin our 15th year of excellence in inclusive higher education, we aim to further our opportunities to provide support to scholarships and programming for our Next Steps students for decades to come. Please review our 2024-2025 Annual Report to learn more about what we've been up to, our joys and successes, and our goals for 2025-2026. 

Your gift matters

Your contributions directly support programming, students, and graduate assistants which in turn prepares our graduates for meaningful employment.

Dr. Ariana Amaya, Program Director of Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions About Giving to Next Steps at Vanderbilt

  • Is my gift tax-deductible?

    Absolutely! You will receive a receipt from Vanderbilt University for your records.

  • I am a Vanderbilt Alumna/Alumnus. Can my gift count as my annual gift?

    Yes! You may indicate this in the "Special Comments" section on the online giving link.

  • How can I learn more about helping to start an endowment?

    Please contact Development and Alumni Relations : https://dar.vanderbilt.edu 

The Impact of Giving

For more information, please contact Hilary Dow Ward, Ed.D., Director of Development for Peabody College at hilary.r.ward@vanderbilt.edu or 615-343-9877.

Click here to make a gift online.