The naming of new Georgia College & State University facilities, classrooms, outdoor areas, professorships and scholarships is the ultimate way to recognize someone special in your life or leave your own legacy. The foundation has many named-giving opportunities for you to choose from that connect you with the traditions of GCSU. Here are some examples:
Naming of Facilities and Outdoor Areas
- Capital construction - new facilities (25% of Estimated Cost)
- Naming of existing building ($1,000,000 and above)
- Support for facilities renovations (25% of Estimated Cost)
- Auditorium and areas within buildings ($1,000,000 and above)
- Classrooms ($500,000 and above)
- Outside areas ($250,000 and above)
- Other areas ($10,000 and above)
Named Endowed Funds
Many donors choose to establish named endowments as a way of creating lasting legacies and ongoing resources supporting the education of future generations. Endowments begin with a minimum gift commitment of $25,000. This gift commitment can be given in a lump sum or over an established period of time as determined by the Foundation Trustees. A portion of the fund's principal is invested and a portion of the fund's accrued interest is applied in support of the fund criteria. Here are some examples:
Endowed Chairs & Professorships
- Named Endowed Chair - $1,000,000
- Named Endowed Distinguished Professorship - $500,000
- Named Endowed Professorship - $250,000
Endowed Lectureships
- Named Master Lectureship Series - $250,000
- Named Distinguished Lectureship Series - $150,000
- Named Distinguished Lecture - $50,000
Endowed Scholarships
- Presidential Scholarship - $100,000
- Exceptional Student Scholarship - $75,000
- Scholarship Award - $25,000