| Overview
Established in 1983, the Jamestown Community College Foundation, Inc., exists
for the exclusive purpose of benefiting Jamestown Community College. The foundation
is committed to the pursuit of excellence in education through the enhancement
of academic, cultural, and social experiences for the students, faculty, and community
served by the college.
The foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organization which develops,
maintains, and manages an endowment to support projects and activities deemed
to be compatible, complementary, and consistent with the mission of the college.
Funding
for projects which enhance the institution mission and affect the future direction
of the college in a positive, constructive way may include, but are not limited
to, scholarship programs, faculty development activities, cultural events, facility
improvement, community outreach services, and academic enrichment.
By virtue of its charter, the foundation board of directors disburses funds within
the parameters of the laws governing not-for-profit educational foundations and,
where defined, restrictions imposed by contributors. The board of directors reserves
the right to refuse a contribution which carries a proviso it deems inappropriate
or inconsistent with the mission of the college or the purpose of the foundation.
The finances of the foundation are subject to public audit. Governance
The Jamestown Community College Foundation is a 501 (c)(3), not-for-profit corporation,
with its board of directors consisting of approximately 20 distinguished community
and business leaders. This volunteer board directs the activities of the foundation
and ensures its funds are being used for the purposes specified by donors, or,
in the case of unrestricted funds, being used in a way consistent with the mission
of the college. Funds are professionally managed by an investment firm which reports
directly to the JCC Foundation Board of Directors.
Jamestown
Community College
Jamestown Community College is a multi-campus
institution under the supervision of the State University of New York. The main
campus is located on a 107-acre site in Jamestown, New York, in the southwestern
corner of New York state. The Cattaraugus County Campus is located fifty miles
east of Jamestown in downtown Olean, New York. Off-campus sites in Dunkirk, New
York and Warren, Pennsylvania serve the needs of students in outlying areas.
Founded in 1950, JCC has expanded to meet the social imperatives of transfer and
career education and community service. The diversity of student life on all campuses
reflects the individuality of the students who attend. The student body includes
both traditional and adult learners and is divided approximately equally between
full-and part-time students.
The college maintains an open admissions policy and offers Associate in Arts,
Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees in twenty-two programs
and four certificates. More than half the graduates transfer to four-year colleges
and universities throughout the nation. The college has a major community outreach
program which focuses on economic development and personal enrichment. Thousands
of area residents are registered each year in contract and credit-free courses,
seminars, and workshops.
John D. Hamilton Society
The John D. Hamilton
Society was created in 1995 and named after long-time friend and trustee of the
college John D. Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton was among the devoted community leaders
who worked diligently to see Jamestown Community College chartered in 1950 as
the first community college in the State University of New York. In 1954 he was
appointed to the JCC Board of Trustees by Governor Thomas E. Dewey. He served
in various leadership roles on the board of trustees and in 1969 served as acting
president for the academic year. During the next several years, he played a significant
role in the growth and development of the college. In recognition of his many
years of support and dedication to the college, the JCC Collegiate Center was
renamed the John D. Hamilton Collegiate Center in 1983. In September 1991, Mr.
Hamilton resigned from the board of trustees, and later that fall, JCC honored
him by naming John D. Hamilton the first trustee emeritus. In that capacity, he
continues to serve and guide JCC today.
Individuals may become members of the John D. Hamilton Society by donating a total
of $250 or more each year to the annual fund campaign, capital campaign, memorials,
or other restricted funds. Members of the JDH Society will receive special recognition
in college and foundation publications, a commemorative gift, President's newsletters,
invitations to special events, and an invitation to the John D. Hamilton Society
annual dinner. Ways
of Giving
Gifts
Gifts to the JCC Foundation may
take a variety of forms according to the needs and resources of our many donors.
Gifts can be made in cash or through pledges, in real or personal property, in
stocks or bonds, and through bequests or other planned gifts. The JCC Foundation
is registered with New York State as a charitable foundation and recognized as
a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service.
Endowed
Funds
Gifts may be given on an unrestricted or restricted basis whereby
only the earnings are used. The principal of these endowed funds continues in
perpetuity.
Annual
Fund
Your unrestricted gift to the annual fund provides the college with
the flexibility to respond to college priorities and apply funds to the area of
greatest need, whether it be new computers, the update of the library or a physics
lab, or a special lecture program. The gift closes the gap between tuition and
the real cost of a JCC education.
Pledges
Your gift may be made over a period of time designated by you in accordance with
college schedules and commitments. Pledges may also be made on an annual and continuing
basis. Many college employees take advantage of payroll deduction for giving to
the JCC Foundation.
Planned
Giving
You may elect to support the college through a bequest, life insurance
policy, pooled life income fund, a charitable remainder trust or any other type
of deferred gift. Such plans may offer you significant and multiple tax benefits
in addition to assuring the college of future resources for development. Trust
agreements and gifts of real estate which may provide financial advantages to
you, to the college, and to your heirs can also be established. The foundation
staff can provide you with information on these opportunities.
Capital
Campaigns and Major Gifts
Capital campaigns are conducted periodically
to raise substantial funds for building projects or for enhancements of programs
and services. Naming opportunities are extended to those providing major gifts.
Memorials
Gifts may be directed to the college or the JCC Foundation by family recommendation
at the time of death. Such gifts are acknowledged and are fitting ways to memorialize
family members or friends. Opportunities
for Investing
Unrestricted Gifts
Gifts to the
general fund give the college the flexibility to respond to emerging college needs
and priorities.
Restricted Gifts
Special programs will benefit from a gift directed
to an existing fund or one which you can create. Some of the areas which can benefit
from your generosity include:
Scholarship and Awards
You can open the door of opportunity and assist
a deserving area student with a gift to the JCC Foundation. Scholarships and awards
are based on academic merit and/or demonstrated financial need.
Instructional Facilities
Rapidly expanding technologies impact our
classrooms and the workplaces which hire our graduates. Your gift can assure that
our students will receive the calibre of educational preparation necessary to
be competitive in a global market and assist the college in meeting the needs
of area employers. Maintaining current laboratories, replacing obsolete equipment,
and providing the opportunity to acquire state-of-the-art instructional materials
are essential to sustaining academic excellence.
Faculty Enrichment
JCC's investment in buildings and equipment must
be matched with investments in the development and enrichment of our human resources.
It is our faculty and staff who educate and train our students. Opportunities
to help recruit and retain outstanding faculty exist through faculty fellowships,
endowed chairs, distinguished professorships, and faculty development funds.
Cultural Programs
JCC has a central role in providing cultural programs
to enrich the education of its students and the lives of those who live in our
surrounding communities. Your gift to a cultural program can support gallery exhibits,
lectures, concerts, theatre, and artists-in-residence.
Special Programs
The foundation sponsors events and activities to expand
existing resources and create new programs. Sponsorship to offset the expenses
of events such as golf tournaments, festivals, president's roundtables, and special
concerts offer another way to support the college. | 
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