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 Osher scholarships.

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 continued donor outreach and gift transmission. Even though the match campaign has ended, colleges can still submit gifts to the Endowment and increase the number of scholarships available to students in future years.

 

The following materials can be customized and used in donor outreach efforts. 

 

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 >
 
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 >

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 >