
Why give to the Foundation?
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to improve their life through education. We exist to help improve lives by providing educational opportunities through the resources your giving provides.Did you know?
Each year, community members and organizations give their time and money to help us reach our goals. This year, the Foundation awarded:- $276,400 in scholarships and financial aid to 172 students for 2008-2009
- Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Two Exceptional Faculty Awards
- Classified Employee of the Year Award
- SPIRE Award, and
- Raised nearly $362,000 for the Annual Campaign
100% of the money you give to the Foundation reaches the college, department, or program you want to support.
Levels of giving:
| Legacy Circle: | $25,000 and up |
| Circle of Distinction: | $10,000–$24,999 |
| Founders: | $4,000–$9,999 |
| President's Club: | $1,000–$3,999 |
| Benefactors: | $500–$999 |
Ways you can give:
- Annual Campaign — support student scholarships, instructional and academic programs.
- Capital Campaign — help build the future by supporting new and improved campus facilities.
- Estate Planning & the Legacy Society — create a legacy of education through estate planning.
- Existing Funds & Endowments — support existing scholarship funds, endowments, and matching gift endowments.
- Gift Annuities & Charitable Trusts — give a gift that provides income back to you.
- New Permanent Endowment — establish your own endowment fund.
- Various — give through stocks, real estate, life insurance, retirement plans, and estates.
