给予的机会
计划给
Through the 基金会’s 计划给 Program, options exist for current or deferred gifts which may include gifts of insurance polices, 遗嘱的条款, the establishment of trusts, 不动产或个人财产, or gifts of cash or securities. Planned giving is a major component in the 基金会’s efforts to provide educational opportunities for tomorrow’s students.
建立捐赠基金
An endowment can be created with a minimum gift. The principal amount donated to establish an endowment is never reduced and only the interest income is used. The Executive Director will meet with you to discuss giving options and the criteria of the fund.
命名的基金
A minimum gift is required to establish a named fund.
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实物礼品
The 基金会 depends on donations from private citizens and businesses to provide scholarships and other funding for WCC students and the College. Not all the contributions, however, are cash. “In-kind giving” refers to contributions of goods and services that are of value to a nonprofit organization. To make a gift, please complete the Gift-in-Kind form and submit it to the 基金会.
Gifts to the 基金会 Provide
基金会奖学金
The 基金会 awarded 499 scholarships this year. 这超过了32.6万美元.00 dollars invested in education by caring donors. At the beginning of each year, a reception is held to honor the scholarship recipients and to thank the donors of the scholarships.
Excellence In Teaching Awards
An endowment established by an anonymous donor funds the George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Awards. The Excellence in Teaching Award is presented annually at WCC’s spring commencement to an outstanding 教师 member. The recipient of the award receives a monetary stipend and the opportunity to attend NISOD, an international conference on Teaching Excellence. 今年的获奖者是Dr. Marielle梳子
员工认可
The 基金会 annually recognizes four outstanding employees and awards them with the Employee of the Year Award. The award recipients receive a monetary stipend and are recognized at the College’s Holiday Celebration. This year’s recipients are Bill Roberts (Operational & 维修人员), Laura Tilghman (Professional Support Staff), Lisa Newkirk (Professional Staff), and Chris Hartley (Adjunct Faculty).
Faculty Distinguished Chairs
A special gift has been given by an anonymous donor to the 基金会 in recognition of WCC 教师 members who have distinguished themselves at WCC and in the community at large. The annual gift of $11,000 allows us to award two distinguished chairs each year. The monetary award they receive is used for travel abroad or professional development. Recipients who travel must give a presentation of their experience to students, 教师, 工作人员, and the community upon their return.
The following 教师 have received the Distinguish Chair Award: 2004 – Peggy Womble and Beth Hooks; 2005 – Cindy Archie and Dr. Gene Smith; 2006 – Faye Best and Rosalyn Lomax; 2007- Kathryn Spicer and Rachel Hall; 2008 – Margaret Baddour and Charlotte Brow; 2009 – Craig Foucht and Phyllis Patterson; 2010 – Todd King and Anna Anaya-Vega; 2011 – Joanne McClave and Angela Wall; 2012- Tammy Bishop and Fe Finch; 2013-David Byrd and Janeil Marak; 2014- Maureen Loomer and Chad Pate; 2015-Katina Davis and Glenn Royster; 2016-Paul Compton and Duane Everhart; 2017-Angie Waller and Danny Rollins; 2018-Jennifer Johnson and Dr. Ernie White; 2019-LaRose Brock and Billy Tart; 2020-Bill Reboli and Dr. Brandon Jenkins; 2021- Missy Smiley and Ryan Bradshaw; 2022- Deniz Tuck and Steven Reese; 2023- Lynn Swafford and Angie Blizzard.
卡尔米. Best Agricultural Leadership Program
A gift from the estate of 卡尔米. Best to the 基金会 led to the development of the 卡尔米. 最佳领导力课程. Sponsored annually by the 基金会 and the Wayne County Cooperative Extension, the program is designed to help develop leadership skills among farmers in our farming community as well as among agribusinesses. With the demise of local farms, there is a greater need to establish leadership within the farming community and to have a voice in local, 国家和国家政策.
The gift also provides scholarships to students enrolled in WCC agricultural programs. The Best Family, Lillie, Myra and Johnny, continue to stay involved in the Leadership Program.