|  Annual Gifts Although we sometimes
                                              hear about mega one-time
                                              gifts given to a
                                              university or nonprofit,
                                              the majority of
                                              philanthropic gifts come
                                              in smaller sums made by
                                              many people on an annual
                                              basis. For the LSU School of
                                              Dentistry, annual gifts
                                              are vital—funding
                                              essential academic
                                              programs, student
                                              educational programs,
                                              campus improvements and
                                              community outreach. Annual gifts may be
                                              directed to a program,
                                              specific area, department,
                                              or to the Dean's Fund
                                              which supports programs or
                                              initiatives of the highest
                                              priority.  
 Some of our closest
                                              supporters choose to give
                                              generously at a leadership
                                              level of $1,000 or more
                                              annually and become a
                                              member of one of the
                                              following giving
                                              societies.   Committee
                                                of 100 Members of
                                              the Committee of 100 have
                                              contributed to excellence
                                              in dental education since
                                              1995.  Leadership
                                                Circle Leadership
                                              level gifts provide our
                                              Dean with the flexibility
                                              to ensure that our school
                                              remains on the cutting
                                              edge of dental education. Please contact the Office
                                                of Alumni Relations
                                              to learn more. |