| Reflection upon Our
Gifts
The Jesuits believe that every human
being has unique gifts and talents, and education is
one of the most outstanding means for realizing these
gifts. Through learning we develop our gifts; through
leadership we take responsibility for them; and through
service we help build our union with God and all humanity.
Each year, thousands of alumni, parents and friends
share this vision, and through their gifts, make a profound
impact on the future of the young men and women of Rockhurst.
Leave A Legacy
Perhaps one of the most compelling reasons for establishing
an endowment is to create a personal and lasting legacy,
something to perpetually remind family and friends of
one’s values and commitments. Grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and future generations will encounter their own heritage
as they see and experience your gift at work. Through
gifts of cash, stock, in-kind goods or services, or
by including Rockhurst in estate plans, donors create
a lasting legacy.
Honor A Loved One
A gift to Rockhurst is an opportunity to establish a
memorial in honor of a loved one or friend. Memorials
attest to the deep and enduring love or respect for
an individual, placing the honored person in a place
of prominence within the University. Memorials represent
a timeless tribute to those special people in our lives.
Promote Teaching Excellence
For many graduates, faculty members represent the primary
catalyst in their success as citizens, family members
and working professionals. Alumni remember the encouragement,
assistance and demands presented by their Rockhurst
professors, and wish to ensure the continued development
of outstanding faculty who will similarly challenge
students to achieve their personal best.
Maximize Your Wealth
Gifts to Rockhurst can be astute business transactions
that combine a current or future gift with present and
lifetime income, possible tax advantages and the satisfaction
of promoting continued educational excellence. Through
the gift planning process, donors discover options from
which they can choose the method best suited to their
financial goals.
Endowment Opportunities
Rockhurst University recognizes the contributions
of friends through permanent memorials. Naming opportunities
include:
Opportunity Fund: Unrestricted Gifts
No gifts are of greater immediate service than those
unrestricted in purpose. These funds can be channeled
to areas where the needs are most pressing and timely.
Naming an Opportunity Fund can carefully connect the
donor’s identity to the ongoing strengthening
of excellence in education at Rockhurst.
Facilities
Campus buildings, offices and areas of devotion or recreation
can be named by those who provide funds for construction,
equipment, furnishings and maintenance. Many distinguished
family names are perpetuated in bronze and stone in
recognition of their generous assistance for providing
the physical environment for Rockhurst to educate men
and women. Current projects include the renovation of
Sedgwick Hall and the construction of recreation and
wellness facilities.
Technology
In this world of fast-paced technological advances,
it is imperative Rockhurst students, faculty and staff
have the means to stay current. Networking equipment,
computer hardware and software, and personnel need constant
attention and improvement as technology develops. Contributions
to a technology fund can play a significant role in
preparing our students to learn and compete in our technologically
advanced society.
Student Life
A Rockhurst education goes beyond the classroom to student
activities that prepare leaders dedicated to serve others.
Programs, awards for achievement or personnel to assist
students to mature in the Jesuit tradition of excellence
can be named in honor of oneself or loved ones.
Study Trips & Internships
Rockhurst offers students many opportunities to enhance
their education through national and international service
and study trips and internships. A named endowment would
allow financially disadvantaged students the opportunity
of a lifetime to study abroad, participate in service
trips to third world countries, or participate in the
Washington Center Academic Internship or New York City
Semester program.
Library
Serving students, faculty, scholars and members of the
community, Rockhurst’s Greenlease Library is an
essential tool for learning, culture and research. Named
library endowments can fund collection development through
the acquisition of new books or periodicals. An endowment
may also support electronic resource materials, such
as online databases, and equipment.
Scholarships
Endowed scholarships are critical to the future of Rockhurst
University. By providing the resources necessary to
support students in need, those who show a desire to
learn will have the opportunity. Named scholarship endowments
provide financial assistance to students who meet criteria
based on finances, field of study, grades, service or
other criteria developed together with the donor.
Academic Programs
Endowment support for academic programs can have a significant
impact on the quality of education and reputation of
Rockhurst. Endowed funds may support specific areas
of a major, to entire schools or colleges of Rockhurst.
The Honors Program
Rockhurst’s Honors Program exposes outstanding
students to the most innovative courses and professors
at Rockhurst through specially designed curriculum.
An endowment fund would assist in providing challenging
opportunities for these talented students.
Faculty
The heart of education is found in great teaching, and
Rockhurst is proud of its excellent faculty and high
academic reputation. The establishment of endowed chairs
and professorships, and funds for faculty development
and research can help maintain and enhance our gifted
faculty, strengthening the heart of education.
Visiting Scholar
The Visiting Scholar Lecture Series was established
in 1955 to enrich the intellectual life of the University
and to provide free public lectures for the Rockhurst
and Kansas City community. The income from this endowment
provides the honorarium to bring guests of national
and international repute to campus each year to discuss
timely and timeless subjects.
Philosophy Colloquium
A named endowment to provide for a philosophy colloquium
would bring two prominent philosophers to campus each
year. The philosophers would deliver their papers and
participate in discussions with students and faculty.
Center for Teaching Excellence
The mission of the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE)
is to help build successful learning environments through
faculty support, development, growth and renewal. A
CTE endowment would fund activities and services within
the areas of teaching and learning, instructional technology
and diversity, and support seminars, workshops and faculty
who wish to present or publish work on the scholarship
of teaching and learning.
Athletics
In keeping with our cultural heritage and college
tradition, Rockhurst offers a competitive intercollegiate
athletic program, as well as intramural and club sports.
An athletic endowment will provide ongoing support for
these programs.
How to Establish an Endowment
There are several ways to launch an endowment. A major
gift of cash or marketable assets would immediately
create the fund, or arrangements could be made now and
the launch date deferred until activated by your will.
Endowment funds could be set up with a modest amount
and increased at a later date. A portion of your estate
could even be earmarked to eventually add to your fund.
Other ways might involve a charitable gift annuity or
a charitable trust.
Some donors combine several of these methods. A donor
may establish an endowment now so they can watch it
grow and enjoy the satisfaction of seeing students benefiting
from their fund. They may add to it periodically and
possibly encourage family members and friends to get
involved. Through their estate plan, they may make provisions
for a final, and often larger, contribution.
Gift Planning
There are many methods of giving that can increase the
impact of your gift to Rockhurst. By taking advantage
of tax benefits, financial planning, and arrangements
for future gifts, you may be able to do more than you
ordinarily could for yourself, your family and for Rockhurst.
With proper gift planning, almost anyone can make a
gift to Rockhurst that will fulfill these or a variety
of other personal philanthropic goals. If you would
like to consider a perpetual gift, an endowed memorial
may be established for a gift of $5,000 or more.
Giving to Rockhurst University
Gift planning begins with the desire to meet a personal
goal in partnership with Rockhurst University. Gift
officers are available to listen to you, to talk about
Rockhurst, and to show you opportunities that link your
situation and interests with the needs and vision of
Rockhurst University.
Jane Lampo , Ed.D.
Vice President for University Advancement
(816) 501-4872
jane.lampo@rockhurst.edu
Thomas J. Audley,
'61
Director of Gift Planning
(816) 501-4551
thomas.audley@rockhurst.edu
Amy Mullinax Drouin
Director of Regents and Foundation Relations
(816) 501-4628
amy.drouin@rockhurst.edu
Rockhurst University
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64110-2561
visit www.rockhurst.edu/giftplanning
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