Gifts of any amount can be made to:

• The Stockton Fund has no donor restrictions. Gifts are typically spent during the fiscal year to meet the University’s immediate and greatest needs.

• Gifts made to individual programs may be designated for the operating needs of a specific school or program.

• Gifts given to Immediate Use Scholarships have an instant, positive impact on Stockton students by providing financial assistance for the upcoming academic year.

• Any gift to the University may be made In Memory Of or In Honor Of an individual and may be unrestricted or designated according to the Foundation’s Gift Policy.

• Planned Giving provides a way for donors to contribute to the future of the University. There are several types of planned gifts that benefit the University, including: bequests in your will or trust, retirement plan gifts, life insurance gifts, life income gifts, life income plans, retained life estates and charitable lead trusts.

Endowed Named Scholarship: $25,000 and larger

Donors of gifts of $25,000 and larger may establish and name an endowed scholarship fund. Newly established named scholarships can be paid in one or more payments within a five-year period. A scholarship will be awarded one year after gifts to the endowment total at least $25,000. This allows the gift funds to be invested and to earn income that can be applied to the scholarship.

Named Term Scholarship: $5,000

A donor may make a pledge of at least $1,000 per year for five years to name a term scholarship. Term scholarships are awarded each year to one or more students.

Named Professorship: $250,000 and larger

Donors of gifts of $250,000 and larger may establish a named professorship. Funds contributed for the professorship enable the University to augment the teaching and research work of an outstanding faculty member. Named professorships can be paid in one or more payments within a five-year period. Faculty support will be awarded one year after gifts to the endowment total at least $250,000.

Endowed Named Distinguished Scholarship: $100,000 and larger

Donors of gifts of $100,000 and larger may establish an endowed named distinguished scholarship. A distinguished scholarship provides annual support for a student(s) over a four-year period. Newly-established named distinguished scholarships can be paid in one or more payments within a five-year period. One or more scholarships can be awarded one year after gifts to the endowment total at least $100,000.

Named Lectureships: $50,000

A minimum of $50,000 is required to establish a named lectureship, the proceeds of which will support an annual lecture at the institution. Newly-established named lectureships can be paid in one or more payments within a five-year period. The lecture will be held one year after gifts to the endowment total at least $50,000. This allows the gift funds to be invested and earn income that can be applied to the lectureship.

Endowed Named Scholarship: $25,000 and larger

Donors of gifts of $25,000 and larger may establish an endowed named scholarship. Newly established named scholarships can be paid in one or more payments within a five-year period. A scholarship will be awarded one year after gifts to the endowment total at least $25,000. This allows the gift funds to be invested and to earn income that can be applied to the scholarship.

Named Endowed Chair: $1 Million and larger

Donors of gifts of $1 Million and larger may establish a named endowed chair identified in conjunction with the donor’s interest and the University’s needs. Funds contributed to the establishment of a named endowed chair enables the University to recruit and support the faculty member’s teaching and research. Newly-established named endowed chairs can be paid in one or more payments within a five-year period. Faculty support will be awarded one year after gifts to the endowment total at least $1 Million.

Naming of New and Existing Facilities: Case-by-Case Basis

In special situations Stockton will consider naming a new or existing facility in honor of those whose gifts have had an extraordinary impact on the University. This recognition is lasting and an affirmation of the donor’s partnership with the University’s mission. Pledges that include naming recognition should be paid in one or more payments within five years of the pledge date; naming will take place after at least 50% of the gift has been received.

Named Professorship: $250,000 and larger

Donors of gifts of $250,000 and larger may establish a named professorship. Funds contributed to the professorship enable the University to augment the teaching and research work of an outstanding faculty member. Named professorships can be paid in one or more payments within a five-year period. Faculty support will be awarded one year after gifts to the endowment total at least $250,000.