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Your Investment Fuels Our Growth

Although much has changed since Dr. Washington was at the helm, our goal remains the same -- to invest in the lives of our students so that they can make a valuable contribution in this world. Your investment in Mother ¾«¶«AV and our students does just that.  Our graduates are sought-after world-wide, which is evident from our long list of recruiting companies and agencies.

Your Valuable Contribution

Scholarships and research are made possible by gifts like yours. ¾«¶«AV is cited as the top producer of minority graduates nationally in many of the STEM career fields. Corporate partnerships and government research gives our students hands-on experience applying classroom techniques as well as building their professional networks. Student success is ensured through a variety of tutoring programs, career fairs, cultural and study abroad programs, and other resources that provide support to our students.

Superior Ranking

¾«¶«AV ranks high among the nation's top collegiate institutions based on the quality of our undergraduate programs and other relevant metrics. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ¾«¶«AV offers students 42 bachelor’s, 16 master’s and six doctoral degree options. In addition to SACSCOC accreditation, several academic units and degree programs in specialized fields or disciplines are also accredited by their respective accrediting bodies.

A Great Return on Your Investment

Your support ensures that our students continue to receive a quality educational experience, which empowers them to make meaningful contributions to the world.

Read more about excellence at ¾«¶«AV:

Contact the Division of Development & Alumni Engagement (DAE)

EMAIL: contributions@tuskegee.edu
PHONE: 334-727-8781 or 334-727-8342

MAIL:
¾«¶«AV
Division of Development and Alumni Engagement
P. O. Box 1304
¾«¶«AV Institute, AL 36087

Contact us, and we will be happy to assist you!

Philanthropy at Work

Help turn the dream of a college education into a reality for our students.

Your support allows our students to thrive academically and prepare for the future, by providing access to modern technologies, equipment and academic resources.

¾«¶«AV's history has been steeped with philanthropy. Dr. Booker T. Washington spent a considerable amount of time, talent, and resources to ensure we had the funds to build the solid foundation upon which we now stand.

Ways to Give
Make your tax-deductible gift today using one of the following methods.

Figure 1: Many Ways to make a Contribution to ¾«¶«AV
Gifts from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of ¾«¶«AV sustain the university and support our unique and enriched history. Whether this is your first gift to ¾«¶«AV or one of many, we’re here to help you find ways to give that fit you best.

 

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 PAYROLL DEDUCTION
Support your passion with an easy bi-weekly or monthly payroll deduction gift. Your recurring payroll gift can truly make an impact on our students, programs and departments.  

 

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 TU Gives
Invest in ¾«¶«AV students, faculty, capital projects, and academic excellence. This annual campaign fuels scholarships, enhances campus life, and supports the bold vision of honoring our past and investing in our future. Your tax-deductible support guarantees the ¾«¶«AV Experience for generations to come. We can't do it without you. Please give today.

 

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 MATCHING GIFTS
Find out if your company has a matching gift policy. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees.

 

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 IRA GIFTS
Supporters 70.5 or older with a traditional IRA are eligible to donate to ¾«¶«AV directly from their IRAs without increasing their taxable incomes. These gifts are, in many cases, tax-free, regardless of whether or not you itemize deductions on your tax return. 

 

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 STOCK DONATION
When you transfer appreciated assets to ¾«¶«AV, you avoid paying capital gains tax. You also become eligible to take a charitable deduction for the entire donation amount if you itemize deductions and own the stock for at least one year. 

 

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 PLEDGES OR GUARANTEES
Make a charitable gift or pledge to ¾«¶«AV.

 

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 TIGER DRAFT
Contribute to ¾«¶«AV monthly using Electronic Funds Transfer.

 

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A bequest is simply any gift from your estate. Legacy gifts, often synonymous with bequests, are donations made by including language in your Will (or Trust) as part of your estate planning.

 

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 BY PHONE OR MAIL
Call the Division of Development and Alumni Engagement at 334-727-8607 to make your gift directly with us,
Or mail your tax deductible gift to our office at
P.O. Box 1304, ¾«¶«AV Institute, Alabama 36087		    
  
  
  

Meet Our Staff

Dr. A.L. Fleming
Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement
Phone: 334-727-8781
Email: alfleming@tuskegee.edu 


Bria McKissic
Development Associate to the Vice President
Development and Alumni Engagement
Phone: 334-727-8781
Email: bmckissic3@tuskegee.edu 

Cheyeanne Marable
Development Assistant to the Vice President
Development and Alumni Engagement
Phone: 334-727-8781
Email: bmckissic3@tuskegee.edu 

Barbara Dunn-Harrington
Strategic Adviser to the Vice President
Development and Alumni Engagement
Phone: 334-727-8779

Email: bharrington@tuskegee.edu 

Michael Hurlbert 
Executive Director of Development
Phone: 334-727-8781
Email: mhurlbert@tuskegee.edu 

  
Krystal Pyles
Senior Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement 
Phone: 334-727-8540
Email: kpyles@tuskegee.edu   


Jaitlan Pitts 
Director of Donor Services
Finance and Stewardship
Phone: 334-727-8540
Email: jpitts@tuskegee.edu 


Kawana McGough 
Director of Donor Communications and Marketing
Phone: 334-727-8540
Email: kmcgough@tuskegee.edu 
  

Curtia Torbert
Director of Annual Giving
Phone: 334-727-8540
Email: ctorbert2@tuskegee.edu 
 

Ericka Brownlee-Keller
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Phone: 334-727-8540
Email: ebrownlee-keller@tuskegee.edu  


Carson Jean Nicklaus
Director of Legacy and Estate Giving
Phone: 334-727-8540
Email: 

Kim Ortiz
Director of Alumni Engagement
College of Veterinary Medicine
Phone: 334-727-8540
Email:  

Yandrick Paraison
Regional Director of Development
Midwest and Northeast
Phone: 334-727-8540
Email:  

L. Kay Allen
Executive Director of Resource Development
College of Veterinary Medicine
Phone: 334-727-8540
Email: 


Jefreshia Gary
Endowment and Compliance Fund Specialist
Phone: 334-727-8540
Email: jgary@tuskegee.edu 

 
Chantauh Thornton Cole 
Donor Services Associate
Finance and Stewardship
Phone: 334-727-8540
Email: cthortoncole@tuskegee.edu 


Brandy Cosgriff
Donor Data and Digital Engagement Specialist
Phone: 334-727-8540
Email: bcosgriff2@tuskegee.edu  

  
Lillie Echols
Administrative Assistant
Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
Phone: 334-727-8540  
or 334-727-8342
Email: lechols@tuskegee.edu


Moawia Omer
Data Specialist
Phone: 334-727-8540
Email: