1. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION?

It is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation that serves as the fund raising arm of the college. Its goal is to raise private sector funds to enhance the College's various programs and activities. The Foundation has more flexibility in the use of the monies because of not having to meet rigid state law restrictions.

2. WHAT IS THE ANNUAL FUND FOR PRCC?

The Annual Fund consists of contributions that can be expected on an annual basis. It is a pooling of resources from alumni and other friends that enables the College to expand offerings and to enrich its many worthwhile programs. Through Annual Fund gifts and pledges, those concerned with the welfare of Pearl River can help guarantee its continued growth through enhancement of its achievements.

3. CAN I RESTRICT MY GIFT TO A PARTICULAR PROGRAM OR DEPARTMENT?

Yes, however, unrestricted gifts assist in funding priority needs of the college.

4. WHAT METHOD OF PAYMENT MAY BE USED FOR MY PLEDGE?

Cash, Checks, Stocks, Securities, Credit Cards - VISA or MasterCard,Payroll Deduction for PRCC employees

5. HOW MUCH IS STUDENT TUITION?

Full-time tuition is $760 per semester--one of the lowest in the state community college system. Approximately seventy-percent of PRCC's students receive some form of financial aid.

6. I SUPPORT THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION; HOW DOES THAT RELATE TO THE ANNUAL FUND DRIVE?

Since the Annual Fund through the Development Foundation serves as the umbrella campaign for all the College's fund raising efforts, alumni dues have been eliminated. Any alumni donating twenty-five ($25) or more to the Foundation will become an active member of the PRCC Alumni Association. That gift will provide support for the enhancement of the PRCC Alumni Association's efforts.

7. HOW DOES PRCC HELP MY BUSINESS?

PRCC is a plus in attracting new industries and personnel to the district. It serves as a source of competent manpower for our area and provides opportunities for continuing education through training and/or retraining of workers.

8. HOW DOES PRCC HELP ME AS AN ALUMNUS OR FRIEND?

PRCC represents a continuing education resource for upgrading, enriching, or retraining. It is a factor in improving the quality of life through its economic and cultural impact on the district. PRCC also provides opportunities to renew old acquaintances and to make new friends.

9. MY EMPLOYER HAS A MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM. HOW CAN I BE SURE PRCC GETS THE MONEY FROM THIS PROGRAM?

Secure the proper forms from your personnel office and return the completed form along with your donation to the PRCC Development Foundation Office.

A growing college cannot rest its future on the uncertainty of the state budget. We must look to corporate benefactors, seek and cultivate the appreciative alumni and carefully manage the community resources already contributing significantly to the College.

Pearl River College is a source of educated people and new ideas - both essential to a sound economy and a free society. By supporting Pearl River through private gifts, donors are making an investment that will be handsomely repaid in the ever-increasing quality of PRCC students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Pearl River College's highest priority is people. That is why this campaign is oriented to the needs of the people: to increase faculty development; to assist students; to retain tools and facilities that are essential if students and faculty are to do their best work.

As Pearl River looks to its future, it turns to thoughtful and concerned individuals to help fashion a yet stronger institution. It is our hope that all those whose lives have been touched by PRCC will want to participate in the Annual Fund. Some might be motivated by a commitment to learning and a careful assessment of what Pearl River can accomplish with additional resources. Others will be motivated by their love and loyalty of this special place.

Despite continuing funding needs, Pearl River College has met the challenge and established a reputation for quality education. Few stocks would have appreciated as much as your stock in your alma mater has over the years. Now we need your help to further our accomplishments.

The Annual Fund is the opportunity for an annual investment in the future of Pearl River and the people it serves. It is a pooling of resources from alumni and other friends that enable the College to expand offerings and to enrich its many worthwhile programs.

Through Annual Fund gifts and pledges, those concerned with the welfare of Pearl River can help guarantee continued growth through enhancement of our achievements. The Annual Fund includes all alumni gifts and non-alumni gifts to the Pearl River College Development Foundation that are unrestricted or designated for various departments or programs which will be allocated on a college-wide basis where the need is greatest.

Contributions may be made of gifts such as cash or securities, gifts in trust with reservation of income to donors, or a transfer of property (such as real estate). Gifts are tax deductible as provided by law.

It is true that tax dollars support Pearl River Community College. It is also true that no College ever became great with public funding alone. All major colleges conduct fund raising annually. Pearl River College wants to be the best educational institution of its kind in the State of Mississippi. We are definitely on the road of success but your help will guarantee that our destination will remain the same.

YOUR PRIVATE GIFT CAN:
1. Enhance the academic quality of students through scholarships;
2. Preserve the cultural, historical, and ecological background of the community and the college;
3. Improve teaching through special faculty development grants;
4. Advance competitive efforts in athletics;
5. Purchase supplies and equipment to enhance classroom instruction;
6. Build special facilities.

Share the River Magic with Pearl River Community College's prestigious association of donors. Among its members can be found friends and alumni of the College. The association's purpose is to raise private funds for the College. There are five levels of giving in the association: The Magic Makers, The River Navigators, The Gold Explorers, The Maroon Voyagers, and The Pearl Discoverers.

THE MAGIC MAKERS consist of those making an annual contribution of $10,000 or more; a pledge of $10,000 payable over a ten-year period with a minimum of $1,000 per year; a gift worth $10,000 or more; or an irrevocable deferred gift of $20,000 or more. Members of the Magic Makers receive a gift of appreciation such as a white fossil stone column with date plates to indicate years of contributions, an etching of the member on the plaque of honor that hangs in the Administration Building, a subscription to the RiverSide, a car decal, and an invitation to the annual donor recognition dinner.

THE RIVER NAVIGATORS consist of those making an annual donation of at least $1,000 but less than $10,000. Members of the River Navigators receive a gift of appreciation such as a black marble column with date plates to indicate years of contributions, a listing on the plaque of honor that hangs in the Administration Building, a subscription to the RiverSide, a car decal, and an invitation to the annual donor recognition dinner.

THE GOLD EXPLORERS consist of those making an annual donation of at least $500 but less than $1,000. Members of the Gold Explorers receive a PRC lapel pin, a subscription to the RiverSide and a car decal.

THE MAROON VOYAGERS consist of those making an annual donation of at least $100 but less than $500. Members of the Maroon Voyagers receive a subscription to the RiverSide, a car decal, and a PRCC Keepsake.

THE PEARL DISCOVERERS consist of those making an annual contribution of at least $10 but less than $100. Members of the Pearl Discoverers receive a subscription to the RiverSide and a car decal.

Any alumni who contributes to any of the above levels will also become an active member of the Pearl River Community College Alumni Association. An alumni membership card entitles the donor to PRCC library privileges.