Why Give?

Every Gift Counts!

Valley Forge Military Academy & College aspires to greatness, educating cadets who will have a profound impact on society and the world. An ongoing plan led by President Charles A. McGeorge continues to identify the priorities that demand our attention and for which we must attract private financial support if we are to continue to excel.

VFMA&C truly appreciates gifts of all sizes. We ask only for each alumnus to give in a way that is appropriate to his or her circumstances. Please know that every gift—from $5 to $5 million—accomplishes enormous good here on campus.

The following links provide more detailed information on how your gift can be used to support the many important initiatives at VFMA&C:

Investing in Cadets

Investing in Faculty

Investing in Athletics

Investing in the Five Cornerstones

Investing in Cadets

Our reputation and future rest on our ability to attract and retain outstanding cadets. A VFMA&C education is rich in possibilities and provides essential intellectual and ethical benefits. In the 2007-2008 academic year, Valley Forge is continuing to top grade its faculty and staff, emphasizing the fine arts, and intensely focusing on cadet recruitment and retention.

This, in turn, will lead to small class sizes that are taught by top grade instructors, a staff committed to the success of all cadets, and presenting more culturally broadening opportunities for our cadets.

Investing in Faculty

We must attract the very best faculty members to our ranks. Our instructors arrive on campus with a deep devotion to teaching our cadets. They are also mentors, coaches, and guides, working with students individually in small classes. In turn, cadets look to faculty for guidance – not only in academics, but on matters affecting the rest of their lives.

Still, we face increasing challenges in retaining outstanding instructors, many of whom weigh offers from other elite institutions. To ensure competitiveness in the academic marketplace and to appeal to top faculty, we must invest more aggressively in faculty and meet the challenge of intense competition in recruiting and retaining talent.

Investing in Athletics

Because we are committed to developing the whole student, Valley Forge expects all College cadets to participate in athletics at the intercollegiate, club, or intramural level. Regardless of how you get involved, you'll find athletics are a great way to channel your physical energy, stay fit, and learn valuable qualities associated with participation - including teamwork, motivation, and good sportsmanship.

As part of VFMA&C’s commitment to the physical and social development of our students, there are fundraising initiatives underway that will help to provide the resources, both programmatic and physical, that will help our student-athletes make the most of their campus life.

Investing in the Five Cornerstones

VFMA&C’s financial contributors directly support the Five Cornerstones. Valley Forge will produce educated leaders for our global community, developing the whole person, by continuing to rely on the five cornerstones upon which Valley Forge Military Academy & College has built its international reputation. Contributors know that by making a gift, large or small, they are supporting our number one objective, our cadets.

The Five Cornerstones include:

Academic Excellence - Valley Forge seeks to educate and develop our cadets for college entrance or transfer to a four-year college, career success and responsible citizenship. A challenging curriculum, dedicated faculty, small classes, individual attention and faculty-supervised evening study hall provide an environment conducive to attaining academic success. The acquiring of knowledge, the development of skills and the shaping of attitudes are emphasized to enable cadets to excel academically and to inspire them to pursue education throughout life.

Character Development - Valley Forge emphasizes time-proven standards of conduct, ethical behavior, integrity, spiritual values, and service to community and country. This program enables cadets to adapt and contribute to society without sacrificing those values that develop strength of character, lead to honorable success and foster love of country.

Personal Motivation - The objective is to motivate each cadet to strive for excellence, both individually and as members of an organization, in all areas of endeavor. Motivation is encouraged through positive competition, recognition, loyalty, teamwork, organizational pride and the establishment of personal goals.

Physical Development - Valley Forge strives to improve the health, self-confidence and physical abilities of every cadet through an integrated program of physical education and athletic competition. By focusing on a healthy lifestyle, good physical conditioning and competitive athletic skills, the institution fosters the development of those attitudes, habits and abilities that lead to lifelong physical well-being.

Leadership - Valley Forge seeks to prepare its graduates to become educated citizen leaders committed to fundamental democratic ideals in an increasingly diverse and interdependent global society. Employing the dynamics of a military organization in its structured cadet environment, the Forge experience is designed to foster the development of individual responsibility and sound leadership skills by providing opportunities for the practical application of leadership theories in positions of increasing responsibility.

Any questions you may have please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement & Development at (610) 989-1336.