Palmer College of Chiropractic

Development

Annual Giving
 

What is Annual Giving at Palmer College of Chiropractic West?

Contributions to the Annual Giving program at Palmer West enrich the lives of our students, strengthen our programs, and secure the future of our College and our profession. Annual gifts are the mainstay of our successful development effort and reflect the commitment of our alumni and friends to educational quality.

Contributors to the Annual Giving program may give unrestricted gifts or designate their gifts for a particular purpose. Unrestricted gifts are our most valuable resource and allow us to respond to unforeseen opportunities.

Annual Giving contributions benefit the College in numerous areas such as scholarships, research, campus enhancements, library and clinic acquisitions, faculty development and classroom instructional support.

Gift Clubs

Palmer College of Chiropractic West proudly recognizes contributors at the following levels:

President's Club:

What is the Palmer College of Chiropractic West President's Club?
The President's Club comprises Palmer West's most loyal and supportive alumni and friends. Its members contribute toward enhancing Palmer College West through their leadership and vision.

What are the requirements for membership?
Individuals are eligible for membership in the President's Club with a qualifying gift of at least $1,000 annually. Members may join at the one-diamond level with a $2,500 annual gift, two-diamond level with a $5,000 annual gift and the three-diamond level with a gift of $10,000 or more annually.

What are the benefits of belonging to the President's Club?
Members receive informative mailings from the College's administration. President's Club members are kept abreast of the latest Palmer West news and are encouraged to discuss the College's achievements, challenges and opportunities. In addition, members are invited to Palmer College West-related events across the country, as well as travel opportunities abroad.

President's Club members receive a distinguished lapel pin upon joining, and their names are displayed prominently on the Palmer College West campus.

How do I join the Palmer College of Chiropractic West President's Club?
Contact Drew R. Boster at (563) 884-5610. You may also print and complete a pledge card and return it in care of the Development Office at:

Palmer College of Chiropractic West
 Development Office
Attn: Drew R. Boster
90 East Tasman Dr.
San Jose, CA. 95134

Leadership Club:

Palmer College West maintains its leadership role through annual donations by Leadership Club members of $500-$999.

Heritage Club:

Named to honor chiropractic's rich heritage, alumni and friends contributing $250-$499 annually qualify for this Club.

Century Club:

Contributors may celebrate 100 plus years of chiropractic by giving $1 for each year of its existence. Century Club members are recognized for annual gifts of $100-$249.

Supporter Club:

The Supporter Club was created to recognize contributors whose broad base of support enhances the College's programs and services. Each year, those memebers contribute up to $99.

Frequently asked questions about Palmer College West's Annual Giving program:

• How do I make cash or credit card gifts?
• Can I make a pledge rather than a one-time gift?
• How do I make a gift in honor or in memory of someone special?
• How do I donate equipment, books and other types of gifts-in-kind?

What types of contributions are made to Palmer's Annual Giving program?

Gifts of Cash:
These include currency, checks and MasterCard or VISA, and provide an income tax deduction for the year in which they are received. Also, contributors immediately qualify for recognition in a Palmer College West Gift Club.

Pledges:
Donors may fulfill gifts over the course of time by completing and returning a pledge card to Palmer College of Chiropractic West. Our development staff will send helpful pledge reminders monthly, quarterly or semi-annually to suit our donors' individual needs.

Memorials or Living Tributes:
Donating to Palmer College West in memory of a loved one or in honor of a favorite patient or chiropractor requires no minimum gift and serves as a wonderful tribute to that individual. Honorees and/or families are notified of these gifts by the development office.

Gifts-in-kind:
Equipment, library resources, archival materials and other types of personal property may be donated to the College once our Development staff has been contacted. It's up to the donor to establish a value for the gift. Internal Revenue code requires a qualified appraisal when the claimed value of the gift is $5,000 or more.

Establishing Scholarships at Palmer College West

Donors may lessen the financial burden of Palmer College of Chiropractic West students by establishing annual or endowed scholarships. To endow, the scholarship fund must reach a minimum balance of $10,000 within three years. Once the principal is endowed, only the fund's interest earnings are awarded as scholarships. Donors work closely with Chief Development Officer Drew Boster to create scholarship criteria.

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