Giving Information

The Foundation manages 115 endowments and scholarship funds. Each year the Foundation provides in excess of $80,000 for student scholarships, faculty professional development, purchases for academic equipment, and student loans.

Endowed Scholarships (Endowed at $10,000 or higher) - Endowed Scholarships and their sponsors are listed in the annual report and in the annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony program. Scholarships are honored on the donor recognition wall*. Sponsors are also recognized according to their annual and lifetime giving levels.

Cum Laude Scholarships (Funded annually and provide $10,000 or more in funding in a given year.) - Cum Laude Scholarships and their sponsors are listed in the annual report and in the annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony program. Scholarships are honored on the donor recognition wall*. Sponsors are also recognized according to their annual and lifetime giving levels.

Annual Scholarships (Funded annually and provide up to $9,999 in funding in a given year.) - Annual Scholarships and their sponsors are honored in the annual report and in the annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony program. Sponsors are also recognized according to their annual and lifetime giving levels.

Funds can be named in honor of or in memory of an individual, a couple or a family. The name of the funds is based upon donor wishes and purpose. Public recognition could range from the name of the fund to naming a room or a building based upon family wishes and cumulative giving amounts.

Terra State Community College’s Annual Giving Campaign is one component of a comprehensive fundraising effort under way through the Terra College Foundation that also includes corporate and foundation giving, scholarship and major gifts, cultivation and donor stewardship, campus events, grants, and alumni relations.

Annual Giving is the backbone of fundraising, and provides support for current needs. All money raised through these initiatives is used during the same year it is received. Yearly contributions to the Terra College Foundation help sustain the vitality of Terra State Community College and the communities we serve. Every donation contributes to making higher education achievable for students of all ages. Gifts to the Annual Fund have an impact on every student’s educational experience and by extension to our region. Through support at all giving levels, donors express their confidence in the mission and vision of Terra State Community College.

The influence of your gift to Terra State Community College is seen in more than just dollars. Gifts become textbooks for students, innovative technology for teaching, professional development for faculty and staff, and an opportunity for students to participate in learning activities outside of the classroom. It helps prepare our students to meet the critical workforce needs of our region today and in the years ahead, making the future brighter for themselves, their families, and our region.

Based on total gifts given in a single calendar year.

1968 Society - $25,000+

The 1968 Society is the highest recognition level of Terra State Community College friends and supporters who invest in the College on an annual basis. Members of this group significantly help advance the mission and impact of the College.

• Founder’s Council - $10,000 - $24,999
• Trustee’s Council – $5,000 - $9,999
• President’s Council – $2,500 – $4,999
• Leadership Council – $1,000 – $2,499
• Dean’s Council – $500 – $999
• Scholar’s Council – $100 – $499
• Student Council – up to $99
• Memorial Gifts – gifts of any amount to remember a loved one or friend.
• Tribute Gifts – gifts of any amount to honor an important person in your life or community.

These generous contributions make a significant difference to the College and the students. A major gift starts at $15,000 and can be restricted or unrestricted depending on the wishes of the donor.

Comprehensive campaigns target funds for bricks and mortar within a specific time period. Naming opportunities are often times available with comprehensive campaigns.

Named for founding President Roy W. Klay, a person whose vision and persistence led to the creation of today’s Terra State Community College. Roy W. Klay Society members’ gifts ensure the ongoing health and advancement of the College and impact the quality of life our communities enjoy for generations to come. These estate plans make provisions for the Terra College Foundation. A variety of planned giving vehicles exist, which maximize a donor’s wishes and financial needs, and which oftentimes include:

• Bequests and Wills
• Income Generating Gifts
• Gifts of Retirement Assets
• Gifts of Life Insurance
• Gifts of Real Estate and Personal Property
• Gifts of Appreciated Securities

Honored in the annual report and on the donor recognition wall*.

Program Endowments (Endowed at $50,000 or higher.)
Program endowments allow donors to provide for areas meaningful to them in perpetuity. Program endowment sponsors are recognized in the annual report and on the donor recognition wall*. Endowment sponsors are also recognized according to their annual and lifetime giving levels.

Naming Opportunities
All naming gifts are recognized with personalized naming signage by the named space, and the foundation holds a dedication ceremony to publicly honor the donors. Naming donors are also recognized according to their annual and lifetime giving levels.

Event Sponsors
Terra College Foundation events are activities with greater meaning. Event sponsors receive recognition according to the levels of sponsorship for each particular event. Sponsorship recognition typically includes complimentary tickets to the event, announcements at the event, a logo presence on the website, and recognition in event-related marketing materials. Event sponsors are recognized in the Terra College Foundation annual report and according to their annual and lifetime giving levels.

AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com) allows shoppers to enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices and convenient shopping features on amazon.com. The difference is when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate .5% of the purchase price to the charitable organization of your choice. To participate, sign up for AmazonSmile from your amazon.com account and select the Terra College Foundation as your beneficiary. Then, simply shop through smile.amazon.com.

Kroger Community Rewards allows customers to designate a beneficiary to receive contributions when they use the Kroger Plus Shopper’s Card. To sign up, sign into your card online and create an account through the Kroger Community Rewards tab, selecting the Terra College Foundation as your beneficiary. Customers can also register at their local Kroger store.