Let鈥檚 show the world what happens when Commodores are ⚓Anchored in Community⚓.
Giving Day is April 16, 2026. More than just a 24-hour clock, it鈥檚 the grand finale of I ⚓ VU Week, a weeklong celebration of the people, programs and progress that make Vandy home. The energy of Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff and alumni fuels the innovations of tomorrow.
We鈥檝e got a packed lineup of events to make history together, beginning with the I Bleed Black and Gold Blood Drive on April 13鈥攁n effort that truly shows our Commodore spirit.
Psst, pro tip: You can kick-start the week with an early gift (beginning today!) that counts toward our grand totals and builds the momentum to smash our goals.
- Monday, April 13, 9 a.m.鈥�1 p.m.: Roll up a sleeve. The I Bleed Black and Gold Blood Drive, on campus at the Community Event Space or at your .
- Tuesday, April 14, all day: Be social with VU for Vanderbilt Trivia! Watch for the Commodore Cab rolling through campus. Learn and win fun prizes.
- Wednesday, April 15, 11 a.m.鈥�2 p.m.: Faculty and staff can 鈥淒are to Espresso鈥� in Alumni Hall. Grab a coffee, snag a limited-edition pin and feel the love.
- Thursday, April 16, 11 a.m.鈥�2 p.m.: Giving Day lasts all day, but the main event brings together the Commodore community for fun activities at the Library Lawn鈥攑lus free food and swag.
Every early contribution builds momentum toward our goals and counts directly toward our Giving Day totals. And, every gift strengthens our mission.
Get anchored in and give back!
