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An endowed gift to the University is a donation that is invested in the market, with other donations, in a permanent fund. Each year, a percentage of the investment income of your donation is used for the specified purpose (scholarships, faculty development, etc.) while the gift principal is preserved and grows over time. An endowed gift leaves a lasting legacy at Nebraska Wesleyan.

Gifts to the general University endowment create a permanent, self-sustaining source of funding that the University can count on year after year. That stable source of revenue is vital to the future success of the University.

What endowed funds support

Endowed funds can be established for almost any purposed at ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ. You can give to the general endowment or specifically to support student scholarships, faculty development, athletic coaching, academic departments or other programs at ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ.

Endowed Scholarships

Every year, more than 98% of our students receive scholarships and financial aid from the University. That’s possible only through the ongoing generosity of our alumni, parents and friends.

The threshold for establishing an endowed scholarship is $30,000 (may be funded in as many as five years). We’ll work with you to design the scholarship. You’ll be informed about the recipients of your scholarship and, if you wish, we’ll facilitate opportunities for you to meet your scholars. To establish your own endowed scholarship, contact Mary Hawk, associate vice president and campaign director.

Named Endowed Professorships and Chairs 

Endowed professorships and chairs recognize excellence in the academic and creative endeavors of faculty. They are the highest honor in academia and the number of endowed faculty positions is often viewed as a mark of excellence for institutions of higher education. Additionally, endowed professorships and chairs help to retain and recruit faculty who inspire students to their highest potential. 

Named Endowed Professorship 

• $500,000 minimum endowment
• Approximate breakdown of annual support based on current spending policy:
  • 78% to be used for annual salary support of faculty holder
  • 22% of annual program support for faculty appointee, which can be used for course release or compensation, professional development, or creative academic endeavors benefitting students

Named Endowed Chair 

• $1,000,000 minimum endowment
• Approximate breakdown of annual support based on current spending policy:
  • 78% to be used for annual salary support of faculty holder
  • 22% of annual program support for faculty appointee, which can be used for course release or compensation, professional development, or creative academic endeavors benefitting students

Named Distinguished Chair 

• $1,500,000 minimum endowment
• Approximate breakdown of annual support based on current spending policy:
  • 78% to be used for annual salary support of faculty holder
  • 22% of annual program support for faculty appointee, which can be used for course release or compensation, professional development, or creative academic endeavors benefitting students

Named Endowed Deanship/Directorship/Program 

• $2,000,000 minimum endowment
• Supports the priorities programmatic activities of a Dean, Vice President or Director 

Named Presidential Endowment 

• $5,000,000 minimum endowment
• Endows the ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ President and provides funds for the highest priorities of the institution as directed by the President. 

Please contact Mary Hawk, associate vice president and campaign director, for any questions about endowed positions.