General Endowment Fund: Endowed funds are an integral part of the college's long history of being an institution that defines excellence in higher education. Your gift will continue to provide support to specific programs and/or areas chosen by you. All endowed funds must be fully funded within five years. Minimum: $25,000
Named Scholarships: An ideal way to preserve a family name and personally affect numerous students is by endowing a scholarship. Your gift to this fund will continue to assist deserving students at Doane. Scholarships are named at your discretion. Annually, more than 90 percent of Doane students receive some form of financial aid. All endowed scholarships must be fully funded within five years. Minimum: $25,000
Chair/Professorships: These positions are established to fund superior teaching in academic areas and to provide foundations of excellence in the learning experience for Doane students. Should you choose to establish a chair or professorship, the discipline and name may be selected at your discretion. Minimum: $1,000,000
Symposiums: Your gift in support of an annual symposium allows Doane the opportunity to host meetings on a variety of academic and current interest topics. These events enable the college to bring leading scholars and activists to share their thoughts and insights with our students. Experiences like these provide Doane students an unparalleled educational experience. Minimum: $250,000
Lectureships: Gifts to the lectureship fund ensure individuals of significant achievement are able to share their insights with students on an annual basis. Existing lectureships have brought speakers from numerous disciplines, including poets and scientists. Minimum: $100,000
Equipment Fund: Our growing programs require expanded inventories and the best equipment available to faculty and students. Earnings from endowed funds are used to refurbish and/or purchase new equipment annually for programs. You may designate programs to benefit from your gift or allow college administrators to allocate the funds to the most urgent needs. Minimum: $10,000