Major Gifts
Major gifts are gifts above and beyond annual gifts and typically fulfill a pledge made over several years. These types of gifts help support certain project-specific initiatives such as buildings and program creation, but also include endowed scholarships or professorships. These gifts can come in many forms – cash, securities, stock transfers, etc.
Funding Priorities
The following major gift funding priorities have been established by the deans and directors of their respective areas. This partial listing is provided to give Northwest alumni and friends an idea of the wide variety of projects that need support to allow Northwest to continue its tradition of excellence. Please keep in mind, gifts of any size are appreciated.
For more information about any of the listed priorities, or other opportunies to support Northwest, contact the Northwest Foundation at (660) 562-1248 or advance@nwmissouri.edu.
Starting a Scholarship/Endowment
Northwest endowments provide a perpetual source of assistance for current and future students. Establishing a permanent endowme
nt requires a minimum fund balance of at least $10,000. This endowment initially will generate a $450 annual scholarship, and as the fund grows through earnings and additional contributions, more aid will become available.
Establishing a named scholarship endowment can be accomplished with a minimum amount of effort. Many of Northwest's endowments that are well over $10,000 have been funded through:
- transfers of appreciated stock to avoid capital gains taxes
- families pooling funds
- honoring someone in memoriam
- funds from a business, corporation or foundation
All of Northwest's private endowments are held and managed by the Northwest Foundation which is staffed through the Office of University Advancement. For more information on establishing an endowment, please contact the Office of University Advancement at (660) 562-1248 or e-mail advance@nwmissouri.edu.
Other Types of Gifts: Annual Gifts | Planned Gifts | Matching Gifts | Scholarships