Heroes Like You

Moses. Joshua. Ruth. Esther. David. Peter. Paul. The Bible is full of heroes we can look up to. While they were not perfect, their faith, obedience, and love for God allowed them to accomplish great things.

When you feel called to support our vital campus presence, you help us invite the leaders of tomorrow to follow Jesus today. Your faith, obedience, and love bring forth a gift that glorifies God and blesses countless people. 

When our donors nurture ministries and missions that reflect the love of Christ, each gift becomes a testament to a life of faith.

Carroll Joyner with Staff: John Hanna and Amy Phillips

Carroll Joyner 

Paying it forward: providing future students with the same life-changing support I received

I was involved in my InterVarsity chapter at NC State ('56) and stayed in touch for decades with three of my good friends from those days. The InterVarsity chapter was a wonderful group that did so much to help me overcome my stuttering problem. I had been a severe stutterer from second grade through high school. Teachers were aware of it and tried to be kind by never calling on me in class. But when I got to Raleigh, I realized that I would never get anywhere in business unless I stopped stuttering and spoke up about what I knew, what I didn't know, and what I wanted.

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Do you want to increase your impact on our mission and shape your legacy? We encourage you to reach out so we can help you explore your options. Together, we can make the coming months and years transformational for students and faculty members on campuses nationwide.

Legacy Partner Portrait: Bob & Marcy Grant

Bob & Marcy Grant

Entrusting Resources for God’s Glory

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Bob Grant remembers the first time he heard about InterVarsity—it was his first day as an undergraduate at Colorado College. He came across a pamphlet in his dormitory that asked, “What Is IVCF?” He was intrigued, but the pamphlet didn’t include any contact information, so he ended up participating in another ministry on campus.

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Did you or a loved one have a life-changing experience with InterVarsity? As you remember and reflect on your connection to our ministry, you may be considering a gift that would make an eternal difference in the lives of students and faculty. This type of personal philanthropy speaks to the mind and heart. Let us help make your gift idea a reality.

Connie Castor

Connie Castor

It’s a challenge for Connie Castor to find a part of her life that InterVarsity hasn’t influenced. 

Connie grew up in a family with a strong legacy of faith. After being mentored throughout high school, she saw InterVarsity as the next logical step in her discipleship. She still vividly remembers the first InterVarsity event she attended as a freshman: Squash.  

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Is God inviting you to forge a legacy of faith and generosity? A gift to InterVarsity provides a significant and meaningful opportunity to benefit future generations of students and faculty—but that doesn’t mean it needs to be complex. We welcome you to start a confidential conversation about the gift options that best suit your situation and accomplish your goals.

Rick and Mary Tuttle

Rick and Mary Tuttle 

A Legacy Gift in Gratitude for InterVarsity and Life-Changing Urbana 87

It was at InterVarsity’s Urbana conference in 1987 that Rick and Mary Tuttle committed their lives to Jesus Christ. That commitment led to an estate gift 10 years later when the Tuttles gave birth to their first child after a decade of trying.

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Are you ready to consider new ways to use your resources to further God’s kingdom? As you contemplate options for sharing God’s provision and grace with the world, we can help you discover ways to build a legacy that lasts. Your gift can be a blessing to students and faculty across the nation, offering life-changing support during challenging years of learning and growth.

Nate and Cheryl Ross

Nate and Cheryl Ross

Bearing Real Hope Around the World 

The late 80’s were transformational for Nate and Cheryl, at the intersection of faith and Greek Life. 

Nate studied psychology and went on to medical school at Indiana University and then decided on OB-GYN as his specialty area. He delivered close to 4,000 babies in his 20-year career. Cheryl was a political science and communication double major then attended Indiana University for a Master’s in Higher Education/Student Affairs before earning her doctorate in Leadership at Creighton University. 

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