Ways To Give

TOP 5 WAYS YOU CAN HELP RIGHT NOW

1. WHERE IT’S NEEDED MOST

Your contribution to the general fund will allow the Foundation to allocate funds where they are needed the most, so that we may best support our students and Robeson Community College.

$700 covers one semester of books
$2,000 covers one semester of tuition, books, and fees
$4,000 covers an entire year of tuition, books, and fees
$10,000 establishes an endowed scholarship in perpetuity that will support students indefinitely

2. EMERGENCY STUDENT RELIEF FUND

Your support will allow us to immediately assist with critical expenses for students who are facing an unforeseen emergency that has impacted their ability to continue their education.

3. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

Your gift (a minimum of $10,000, payable over 5 years) will create a permanently named and annually distributed scholarship, establishing a legacy that will exist in perpetuity.

4. ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Your donation will create a temporarily named scholarship that will remain active as long as you continue to contribute to the fund. All funds donated in a given year will be awarded to students in that same year.

5. CONTACT US

Get in touch – we would love to hear from you! If you want to support our students, please call the Foundation at 910-272-3501 to discuss other ways to give.

Please consider a gift to the RCC Foundation to support our students, faculty, and staff today. You may give online here or mail your contribution to RCC Foundation, 5160 Fayetteville Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360.

Contributions: Helps students buy books and pay for tuition • Provides resources for campus-wide events at RCC • Gives RCC more visibility as graduates give testimonies of their educational experiences through scholarships

Areas of Support

Unrestricted Funds: Funds that are not specifically designated to particular uses by the donor.

Endowed Scholarships: Scholarships that memorialize and honor loved ones and special friends while supporting students who could not otherwise attend Robeson. There are several designated endowed scholarships already established with the Foundation that may be of interest to you.

Annual Scholarships: Annual scholarships are named in honor of individuals, families, organizations, clubs, student organizations, and many other entities. There are several annual scholarships that may be of interest to you.

Student Relief Fund: These funds provide students in immediate need, for things like emergency travel expenses, or replacement costs for essential academic supplies or personal items.

Program Funds: These funds are tax-deductible but can’t benefit a donor or specific individuals. These funds will ONLY cover expenses within a department, club, or organization that support the institution’s mission (according to U.S. Internal Revenue Service regulations).

Gifts-in-kind – Gifts-in-kind are items of tangible personal property or other physical assets including artwork, books, equipment, specialized instruments, services and other items of value.

Real Estate – Gifts of real property, including land, farms, personal residences, and rental or commercial property, can benefit the college while providing relief from capital gains taxes and eliminating property expenses.

PLANNED GIFTS

Planned gifts can be a significant benefit to you, your family, and RCC. There are many types of planned giving, and the type of gift that is best for you depends on your needs and expectations. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor, family, and the college about options available to you. Examples of planned giving include:

Bequests and Wills – The simplest way to make a planned gift is by naming the RCC Foundation in your will as the recipient of a particular percentage of your estate’s value, a specific dollar amount, or a specific item of real property. A bequest is a meaningful way to support the college without affecting your cash flow during your lifetime. A bequest gift to the RCC Foundation is easy to make with an attorney’s help.

Retirement Account or Life Insurance –You can also make the RCC Foundation the beneficiary of a retirement account or a paid-up life insurance policy. The disposition of these kinds of accounts usually depends upon the beneficiary instructions you have designated on the account, not instructions in your will.

ROSE GARDEN

The Robeson Community College Commemorative Rose Garden Walkway gives you an opportunity to pave the way for future generations of students. We invite you to become a permanent part of our RCC environment by purchasing a stepping stone for yourself, your family, your business or in honor or memory of someone who has been important in your life.

Each stone features two lines of engraving for an investment of $250.00 per stone. An additional fee of $5.00 will be charged for a third line.

To order a commemorative stepping stone, please complete the order form and return it with your payment to the address at the bottom of the form.

Click to access Rose-Garden-Engraving-Form.pdf

History

Established in 1985 as a 501(c)(3) corporation the Robeson Community College Foundation, Inc. receives, holds, invests, and disburses funds for the purpose of providing scholarships to students.

Mission

To provide educational opportunities through scholarships to students who might otherwise be unable to attend Robeson Community College.