Giving Opportunities
Centenary’s friends and alumni ensure the continued success of the College by giving to the annual fund, scholarships, and other designated funds on campus. Contributions to Centenary College enhance student scholarships, faculty and staff salaries, specific programs and projects, and campus improvements and maintenance.
Find out more about how to Give Now
Read about some of the ways you can support Centenary:
The Centenary Annual Fund
This fund bridges the gap between the annual operating budget and revenues provided by the endowment and tuition by supporting the Great Teachers and Scholars Fund and the Student Annual Scholarship Fund, the two primary components of the Annual Fund. Donations to these unrestricted and restricted funds are added to the operating fund of the College’s budget to meet current operational expenses, provide faculty and academic enrichment, enhance programs and services offered to students, and support annual student scholarships. Simply, gifts to the Annual Fund is one of the best ways possible for alumni, parents, parents of alumni, grandparents and friends help to make a difference in the future of Centenary College. .
Paving the Way
Interested in being a part of this exciting project? You can purchase a brick or paver in the walkway or the circular border surrounding the Leadership Fountain and become a part of a permanent testament of the support of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the Centenary College Community. The plan is to create four walkways, which will lead to a fountain to be constructed in honor of Centenary's leaders. This opportunity also provides a way of supporting Centenary's current students through the Campaign for Scholarships. At least half of every donation will go directly into the scholarship fund with the remainder going to the fountain fund/paver project. Whereas the actual construction of the walkways and fountain will not begin immediately, contributions to the scholarship fund will immediately help meet the needs of deserving students.
Honorary & Memorial Gifts
An honorary or memorial gift to Centenary is a special way to recognize a current or former professor, classmate, friend, or relative. Please designate if your gift is In Memory Of or In Honor Of someone special. The Development staff will be pleased to inform them or their family of your thoughtfulness.
Membership Gifts: Society Levels
All donations to Centenary are recognized in the annual Honor Roll of Donors. For 2007-08, an expanded giving society table has been adopted:
| The President’s Leadership Society | ||
|---|---|---|
| Leaders’ Circle | $100,000+ | |
| Trustee Society | $75,000-99,999 | |
| Centenary Circle | $50,000-74,999 | |
| Heritage Society | $25,000-49,999 | |
| Legacy Society | $10,000-24,999 | |
| President’s Society | $5,000-9,999 | |
| Hall of Fame Society | $2,500-4,999 | |
| Founders’ Society | $1,000-2,499 | |
| General Society Gifts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Columns Club | $500-999 | |
| 1825 Club | $250-499 | |
| Centennial Club | $101-249 | |
| Friends | $100 and below | |
Double Your Dollars (or more!) : Matching Gifts
What a wonderful way for your gift to grow! Your current employer may double – or even triple – the dollars you give to Centenary. If you are a current employee, retired, or the spouse or widow(er) of an employee, or a member of the Board of Directors of a matching gift company, your donation may be eligible!
First, determine if your employer is a matching gift company. Not sure? Contact your human resources director or call Centenary at 1-800-259-6447.
Next, obtain a matching gift form from your employer, fill it out and enclose it with your gift. If the gift has already been made, complete and send the form to Centenary.
Finally, accept our sincere thanks! Your gift may be doubled, or even tripled, by your company.
Gifts of Securities
Another gift option is the donation of stocks and/or bonds to the annual fund. Please contact Dr. Katherine Fell, Director of Development, for more information.
Planned Giving
Honoring the College by making a gift in your estate establishes an enduring legacy. Join the Paul Marvin Brown Society by designating a future gift to Centenary.
Referrals and Employment Opportunities
Do you know someone who has the drive and creativity to excel at Centenary? Please refer them to Centenary’s Office of Admissions. We are always on the lookout for future Ladies and Gents who will make Centenary a part of their future!
Does your company have job or intern opportunities for Centenary students or graduates? Please contact the Career Center for more information.
Annual Muses Book Bazaar
We are making plans for the 2007 Book Bazaar with our sponsors, the Muses of Centenary College. This year’s event will be held Friday and Saturday, September 7th and 8th, in the Gold Dome, and we hope you’ll stop by. Book prices start at just 25 cents! We can also use your donation of used books. If you have books that you would like to donate, you can drop them in the blue bins located at Centenary Square across the street from George’s Grill on Kings Highway. For more information, call 318.219.3409 or 318.869.5136.
Phonathon
We’ll also be continuing the phonathon this coming Fall and Spring. The phonathon had its most successful drive last year, with over $100,000 pledged by alumni, parents, and friends in 2007. The phonathon is operated by students and supports Centenary’s Annual Fund, which is the financial backbone of the College. If you receive a call, please consider supporting Centenary, and don’t forget to send in your gift as soon as possible. If you would rather be contacted via email, please click here.
Remember, however, that you don’t have to wait until you’re contacted to donate to Centenary. Simply email us at and tell us your name, address, and how much you would like to donate, and we’ll send you an invoice in the mail. Or make a contribution online TODAY! Every gift, no matter the amount, helps make Centenary a little stronger.
For more information or questions about annual giving, please contact:
Fred Landry
Director of Annual Giving
Centenary College of Louisiana
PO Box 41188
2911 Centenary Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71134-1188
