School Of Dentistry > Development > Supporting the School of Dentistry

Annual Support

To prepare for the future, the school must do more than build on its tradition of excellence. It must actively build critical new programs and facilities and support outstanding students and faculty. With this in mind, the Dean's Gold Circle was established.

The Dean's Gold Circle recognizes alumni, friends and faculty who take a leadership role in supporting the OHSU School of Dentistry. Membership is awarded to donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually. Gifts may support any program or initiative, but unrestricted gifts provide the Dean with the greatest flexibility to address priorities as they arise.

There are three giving levels within the Dean's Gold Circle:

$1,000 - $4,999 - Dean's Gold Circle Member

$5,000 - $9,999 - Dean's Gold Circle Fellow

$10,000 and above - Dean's Gold Circle Master

Dean's Gold Circle Pledge Form

Endowments

An endowed fund is a permanent fund established for a specific purpose. A percentage of the income earned by the endowment fund is used to support the purpose designated by the donor. The remaining interest is reinvested with the principle to allow for growth of the fund. Each endowed fund held by the Oregon Health & Science University Foundation retains a separate identity, however the endowed funds may be pooled for the purposes of investment and diversification.

How Endowments are Funded

While endowments can be established with current cash gifts, they are more often funded with charitable bequests in a person's will, or through a variety of charitable trusts. These tax-structured devices make it easier for a family to make a meaningful endowed gift. (For more information on charitable trusts and bequests click here)

Endowed Teaching Positions

Endowed academic chairs and professorships are critical to the School's ability to hire and maintain a first-rate teaching and research facility. Income from an endowed faculty position can be used to support the salary of an outstanding faculty member, or to support research, or for any activity that is deemed critical to the success of an academic department.

Endowed Chairs - $2,000,000

Endowed Professorships - $1,000,000

Endowed Visiting Professorships - $500,000

Endowed Fellowships - $100,000

Endowed Scholarships

Scholarship endowments are the key to keeping admission to the OHSU School of Dentistry open to the best and brightest students. As financial support from the state continues to decline, student debt loads continue to increase. To remain competitive we must substantially increase our number of endowed scholarships.

Minimum funding Required - $50,000

Endowed Research

Includes faculty or student support, materials and equipment, and publication expenses. OHSU School of Dentistry continues to be competitive in securing research grant dollars. Additional support in this area opens the door for innovation and discover, and funds worthy projects.

Minimum funding Required - $50,000

Endowments for Excellence

Endowments for Excellence are designated by the donor to provide discretionary support for positions and programs that promote excellence. They can be created to support the dental school as a whole or designated to a particular program (i.e. the department of endodontics) or an initiative (i.e. to support pediatric dental care fo children from uninsured families).

Minimum funding Required - $100,000

To make an online gift click here or contact the Director of Development for the School of Dentistry, 503-494-0980 or by email at reganp@ohsu.edu.

~View our 2007 Annual Donor Report~