What is the Annual Fund and Why is it Important?

Since its inception, the Annual Fund has been making proud Tougaloo moments possible for deserving and talented young men and women, the majority of whom hail from the state of Mississippi. Over the years, thousands of loyal Tougalooians, parents, and friends have contributed to the Annual Fund, helping meet the College's ongoing need for flexible, unrestricted income to support our mission and strategic plans. As unrestricted gifts, these contributions are used by Tougaloo College on a daily basis where the needs and opportunities are greatest.

During 2005-2006, our Annual Fund donors provided over $4.3 million in vital support that helped the College to:

• Attract and maintain talented faculty in each department.
• Continue its commitment to need- and merit-based financial aid to meet each student's demonstrated need.
• Keep our residence halls comfortable and safe, and begin wiring all of these facilities for access to the information superhighway.
• Outfit computer laboratories in Holmes and Galloway Halls.
• Renew subscriptions to scholarly journals, and keep our library up-to-date with the information that our students need to support their educational experience.
• Keep the lights in the classroom glowing, the heat in residence halls pumping, and meet many other essential needs that make the Tougaloo Experience possible.

How can you make a difference?

All gifts to the Annual Fund are important and have an impact. For example:

A Gift of	Will Fund
$500	Books for one semester for a student in need
$1,000	Partial payment of tuition for one semester for a student in need or the purchase of one computer for one of the laboratories
$2,000	Partial payment of tuition for two semesters for a student in need or the purchase of two computers for one of the laboratories
$2,500	Training for peer counselors, SGA leadership or OASIS participants
$3,000	Faculty development for a faculty member
$4,400	Full tuition for one semester for a student in need
$5,000	Honors Program field trip
$8,800	Full tuition for two semesters for a student in need
$10,000	Provost’s scholarship for one academic year for one student
$16,000	Presidential scholarship for one academic year for one student
$20,000	Partial support of the annual salary of a faculty member
$25,000	Partial installation of a “smart classroom”
$50,000	Wiring of a campus building for internet access or the purchase of 25-30 computers for faculty or student usage

GIFT CLUBS

The Tougaloo College Annual Fund recognizes alumni and friends who make gifts at the designated levels listed below. Corporate matching gifts are combined with individual gifts for recognition purposes.

• Eaglets Club : Donors whose annual gifts are between $1.00 and $199.
• Loyalty Club : Donors whose annual gifts are between $200 and $499.
• Eagle Queen Club : Donors whose annual gifts are between $500 and $999.
• President’s Club : Donors whose annual gifts are between $1,000 and $2,499.
• Woodworth Chapel Society : Donors whose annual gifts are between $2,500 and $4,999.
• Trustees’ Society : Donors whose annual gifts are between $5,000 and $9,999.
• Tougaloo Oak Society : Donors whose annual gifts are between $10,000 and $19,999.
• Tougaloo Ambassadors : Donors whose annual gifts are between $20,000 and $49,999.
• Tougaloo Gate Keepers : Donors whose annual gifts are between $50,000 and $99,000.
• Society of Corporate Philanthropists : Donors whose annual gifts are $100,000 or more. 

SOME BENEFITS OF GIFT CLUB MEMBERSHIP (varies according to club)

• Invitations to special events on and off campus
• Monthly mailings with informational publications (for donors of $1,000 or above gifts)
• Personal assistance with College-related matters by the Donor Relations Coordinator, Patricia Johnson
• A special gift awarded at the annual “State of the College” luncheon that is held during Commencement/Reunion Weekend each year

BECOMING A MEMBER

Membership is renewable on an annual basis. A variety of gift levels are available including a new program targeted to Young Alumni (those who graduated in 1990 to 2006). Corporate matching gifts count toward gift club membership.

As an Annual Fund participant, you help Tougaloo College continue to grow as an incomparable place of higher learning.

For more information please contact:
Kindalin Sanders Moses
Director of Annual and Major Gifts
Advancement Village
(601) 977-4452
kmoses@tougaloo.edu