Give Back
From the moment students arrive on campus, they become members of the D&E Family.
Support from alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and staff provides the foundation to keep students grounded and gives them the courage to explore their place in the world. D&E alumni have a global footprint: our alumni live and work in every U.S. state, four U.S. territories, and 27 countries. Each year, alumni step forward to show their support for the college and its current students through their financial support.
Interested in supporting D&E? Below are several ways you can give back to the next generation of D&E students.
The D&E Fund
Gifts to The D&E Fund are directed where they are needed the most. Your Annual Fund gift supports the entirety of the D&E experience, contributing to the areas of the College that directly affect day-to-day life.
Unfunded Scholarships
Unfunded Scholarships
Academic Resources
Academic Resources
Administrative & General
Administrative & General
Athletics & Student Services
Athletics & Student Services
Facilities & Grounds
Facilities & Grounds
Giving Societies
Our giving societies celebrate the donors who help build the strong foundation of our college. Your contributions go directly toward supporting our students as they navigate their own unique journeys at D&E.
The 1904 Society
The 1904 Society was created to recognize those whose outstanding, consistent support is sustaining and empowering the college in its second century of service. Alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends whose annual contributions total $1,000 or more are recognized as 1904 Society members.
Benefits of Membership
- Custom designed neckties, scarves, and lapel pins
- Inner Circle — semi-annual newsletter
- Invitations to special events
- Invitation to the annual 1904 Society Gala, sponsored by business partners and individuals, which features student leaders who thank leadership donors personally
Lifetime Membership
Alumni, families, and friends whose cumulative giving (including in-kind gifts) to Davis & Elkins College is in excess of $500,000 have been afforded the designation of Lifetime 1904 Society.
1904 Society Contributions in 2025
Tower Circle
Tower Circle
Gifts of $25,000+
Gifts of $25,000+
President's Circle
President's Circle
Gifts of $10,000—$24,999
Gifts of $10,000—$24,999
Henry Gassaway Davis Circle
Henry Gassaway Davis Circle
Gifts of $5,000—$9,999
Gifts of $5,000—$9,999
Stephen Benton Elkins Circle
Stephen Benton Elkins Circle
Gifts of $2,500—$4,999
Gifts of $2,500—$4,999
Hallie Davis Elkins Circle
Hallie Davis Elkins Circle
Gifts of $1,000—$2,499
Gifts of $1,000—$2,499
The GOLD Society - Graduates of the Last Decade
If you’ve graduated within the last 10 years, you’re part of our Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) program. You can join the 1904 Society with an annual gift of $250, which is a great way to start building toward the $1,000 level as you progress in your career.
For more information on how to give, please contact Amrit Rayfield, Director of Philanthropy rayfielda@dewv.edu or (304) 637-1904.
The Heritage Society
By naming Davis & Elkins College in your estate plans, you become a cherished member of the Heritage Society. As a member, you’ll enjoy many of the same perks as the 1904 Society, such as the Inner Circle newsletter and invitations to special events like our annual 1904 Society Gala.
Including D&E in your charitable gift planning is a wonderful way to show your lasting commitment to the College. Whether you’re setting up a life income gift, naming us as a beneficiary for a life insurance policy or retirement fund, or establishing a bequest for a scholarship, we’re honored to recognize your future gift through the Heritage Society.
For more information on how to give, please contact Mike Bell, Planned Giving Advisor, bellm2@dewv.edu or (727) 798-4401.
