Giving

Why Give? A Gift of Financial Support to Fishburne is Far More Than Just a Pledge of Money


  • It is an investment in the future of our one-of-a-kind school.
  • It is validation of our original mission “…to Forge Educated, Honorable Young Men of Courage.”
  • It is a demonstration of thanks from parents, former parents, and loyal alumni.
  • It is evidence from community supporters across the country that we meet an essential need.
  • It is direct funding to our many scholarships.

Each year, our alumni, faculty, grandparents, parents and friends choose to make an investment in our cadets and community. They give to show thanks. They give because they see a need. They give because they see what could be.

  • Keith Shackleford, Attorney \ Class of '98

    “Who would I be without the guys who were living next door to me and all that sort of thing. So I want it to be here… its here for a reason… it needs to continue to be here for those young men who can really benefit from the experience.”

  • Erik Baines, Attorney — Class of '98 \ Richmond, VA

    "It's about these young men"
    "I support Fishburne—one, for everything it's done for me—and for everything it does for these young men."

Ways to Give

We make it easy to give to Fishburne Military School. If you have any questions about the following giving methods, please contact advancement@fishburne.org. We are here to help.

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  • Annual Giving Campaign

    The FMS Annual Giving Campaign is an annual program that raises funds for to support from 10 to 30 percent of the school’s yearly operating budget. “Annual Giving” refers to gifts that are renewed by the donor each year, or which are made yearly as part of a multi-year pledge arranged between the donor and the school.

  • Capital Gifts

    Capital Gifts are normally restricted donations, with specific direction from the donor. For example, a donor may designate that a gift be used for a building project, or exclusively for scholarships.

  • Endowment Funds

    Endowment Funds are gifts from donors with a specific purpose. These are typically invested, with interest proceeds being used as the donor requested. Endowment funds can receive continuing support from the original donor or future supporters.

  • Scholarship Funds

    Scholarship Funds are a financial award that is given to students who exhibit the best application for a scholarship based on the criteria set forth by the fund. Click here to learn more about our Leadership for Life scholarship fund.
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Our Mission

To innovate and create the military school for the twenty first century. One that redefines what it means to graduate young men with the skills to move forward wherever their lives take them with CHARACTER \ KINSHIP \ AGENCY.
Fishburne Military School has earned the US Army’s highest level of accreditation and maintained its designation as a JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction for over 40 years. We may also nominate qualified candidates to the United States Service Academies and host one of only four Summer JROTC programs in the nation, accredited by US Army Cadet Command.