The naming of new Georgia College 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 GC. Here are some examples:
Naming of Facilities and Outdoor Areas
- Capital construction - new facilities
- Naming of existing building
- Support for facilities renovations
- Auditorium and areas within buildings
- Classrooms
- Outside areas
- 25 percent of estimated cost
- $1,000,000 and above
- $100,000 and above
- $50,000 and above
- $25,000 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 $10,000. 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 - $10,000