Endowed Gifts

Gordon State College is constantly challenged to provide the facilities, technology, programs and personalized approach to teaching in order to continue attracting the finest students.

For Gordon to be competitive, additional resources are required. The most important means of advancing the College is through endowed gifts to the Gordon State College Foundation. The endowment is an important measure of institutional strength through the reliable and stable income that is generated. This gives donors the personal satisfaction of knowing they have made a permanent and lasting contribution to Gordon.

What is an Endowed Gift?

An endowed gift is one in which the funds are invested, along with other such gifts, and only investment returns are utilized for the donor's stated purpose.

Endowed scholarships may be designated by certain criteria including, but not limited to, geographic region, an area of study, academic standing, etc. Donors are encouraged to make additional contributions to their current endowed scholarship funds in order to increase the fund and earnings amounts over time.

Endowed gifts may be established for many purposes including faculty positions, programs, and special projects. A percentage of the earned investment income is spent on the program with remaining earnings reinvested allowing the endowment to grow and remain healthy.

Why are endowed funds important?

Endowed funds are invested by the Foundation in a mix of stocks, bonds, and cash. The endowment is invaluable because it provides a permanent and stable stream of revenues to the College above those generated primarily from student tuition and fees.

What advantages do endowed gifts offer to donors?

An endowed gift is placed in a permanent fund and the income is used for the restricted purpose by the donor. The donor has the satisfaction of knowing that a permanent gift has been made to the College which, in perpetuity, will be used for a specific purpose of their choosing. Furthermore, the donor has the privilege of naming the gift to honor a family member, a friend, a special faculty member, or themselves.

These named gift opportunities begin at $25,000 for the purpose of a named scholarship. Outright gifts of cash or stock may be used. Planned or deferred gifts, such as a bequest, may also be used to establish an endowed named gift. The gift will not be named and listed, however, until it is actually realized.  To learn more about planned giving options please visit our planned giving page at this link.

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