To ensure financial stability and a self-sustaining funding stream, the Foundation will make a long-term investment with the establishment of an Endowment Fund. Gifts made to this fund will be permanently invested and the interest earned will be directd to programs and services where the needs are greatest. As this fund continues to grow, it guarantees a permanent source of funding for the valuable programs benefiting students and the community. To fulfill this long-term vision, 1% of every dollar donated in the Phase One Campaign will be designated to the Endowment Fund.