"The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development at Vanderbilt University is entering its most exciting time of growth, branching and outreach to the entire community, to help all those with developmental disabilities blossom to reach their full potential."
- Pat Levitt, Ph.D.
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center accepts donations of any amount either online or with our printable mail-in form. Vanderbilt employees may also choose automatic payroll deductions.
Offering a tribute gift is a very special way to pay respects to or honor friends or family members. See options on the mail-in or online giving forms.
We will send an acknowledgement letter to you and to the honoree or his or her family to let them know of your generosity.
Through gifts and volunteer resources, Nicholas Hobbs Society members advance groundbreaking research in human development.
We appreciate the time and skills that our volunteers lend to our organization. Volunteer opportunities range from office work to posting of materials around campus. If you are interested, please complete a volunteer application form. The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center will contact you with the volunteer activity that best suits your skills and availability. Check our VolunteerMatch.org profile for a current list of opportunities.
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center hosts and participates in a number of fundraising events that you can participate in or help sponsor.
Each year, gift contributions from individuals and organizations help to fuel the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's mission by allowing it to expand its research, training, clinical services, and more.
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Leadership Council
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Leadership Council members serve as community champions on behalf of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Council members ensure the Center's success by providing input regarding community needs and concerns.