The Foundation has developed a suite of tools to help colleges with outreach for the Endowment campaign. This page provides resources on general aspects of the campaign, as well as a number of documents and materials that can be customized to better suit a specific college's needs.  For more information about the Endowment and the Osher Initiative for California Community College Students, please download the updated overview for colleges. 

 

Updated scholarship guidelines are now available for colleges to use in awarding scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year.

Download the Scholarship Guidelines >

 

 

The Foundation for California Community Colleges and California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office are pleased to provide  information and materials that may be helpful to indivdual colleges and their foundations in donor outreach and gift transmission. The following materials can be customized and used in donor outreach efforts. 

 

This document provides donors with scenarios for various giving levels. This information can be used to tailor a college's donor outreach and messaging. 

Download the giving models overview > 

 

(Last updated February 24, 2010)
This document was created as a Word file to allow you to tailor the information to your specific needs and to incorporate existing material. Insert your college or foundation name in highlighted areas. While we do not encourage that the language be significantly altered, we appreciate the need for you to craft the appropriate message for your audience.

Download the case statement/proposal >

 

Proposal Cover
This proposal cover template is specific to the Endowment campaign. Customize it with your specific title text and your college or foundation name and address.
Download the proposal cover>

 

(Last updated February 24, 2010)
There are many scenarios leading us to the proposal or case statement phase of the process; this sample letter is designed solely to provide a framework. 
Download the cover letter  >   

Acknowledgement Letter
There are many ways to thank donors for their generosity; this sample letter is designed solely to provide a framework. 
Download the acknowledgement letter >
 
Summary of Key Messages
This at-a-glance list provides the key messages related to the campaign. 
Download the summary of key messages >
  
Giving Form
This form includes pledge and tribute options and provides a section at the bottom to insert your local contact information.
Download the giving form  >

Information Request Form
This form is for your use in notifying us of potential gifts, questions you may have, or information you may need for the campaign.
Download the information request form >
 
Gift Transmission Form
Colleges should use this form to transfer a gift to the Endowment.
Download the gift transmission form >

The Foundation for California Community Colleges and California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office are pleased to provide the following templates that may be helpful in administering Osher Scholar Awards.

 

Instructions
The following instructions provide financial aid administrators at California Community Colleges with information and instructions for selecting Osher Scholars.
Download the scholarship instructions >

Application Template

An Osher Scholar application template.

Download the application template >

 

An Osher Scholar certificate template.
Download the award template >

Award Letter

An Osher Scholar award letter template.
Download the award letter >

An Osher Scholarship flyer for posting on your campus or college website.
Download the scholarship flyer >