Derek Shook
Lead Senior Director of Advancement | 828-450-0377 | dshook@mailbox.sc.edu
Development Priorities
The College of Arts and Sciences Development team handles all aspects of fundraising for the college. We assist faculty with identifying gift opportunities and donors, visiting donors, developing gift agreements, and more. Reach out for assistance with your unit's fundraising needs.
Development Team
We're happy to help you make your gift or answer any questions you might have.
Services
Work with our team to create meaningful strategies for donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals.
With our prospect research team, learn more about individual donors or prospects.
Assist with annual giving strategies for your unit.
Alongside our Corporate & Foundation Philanthropy (CFP) team, identify and assist in gifts from these areas.
Finalize documents pertaining to the donor’s intent and application of gifts to your area.
Coordinate appropriate levels of recognition of giving in accordance with the university policy.
Comprehensive strategies to communicate with our donors effectively and efficiently acknowledging their contributions.
We can set aside time to work with faculty and staff outlining our processes and how we can help your area.
Support the College of Arts and Sciences
Gifts of Cash
The easiest gift to make and the one most often made is the gift of cash. Cash gifts are tax deductible and thus will reduce the "out-of-pocket" cost of the gift. You may make payments with cash, check, or money order, payable to the USC Educational Foundation, with College of Arts and Sciences in the "For" line. You may also make a credit card gift online by visiting our giving website.
Planned or Deferred Gifts
Life insurance can help you make a generous gift at a relatively modest annual cost. The low premium expenses make it advantageous for younger contributors, while older policyholders garner tax-planning benefits if they contribute policies that are paid up (if they no longer need them). A specified bequest of money or property in your will is the simplest and most logical method to support a particular academic program. This document is revocable at any time by the donor. Proportional bequests are ideal for contributors not ready to specify the exact size or purpose for their gift. No matter the type, the planned gift is a perfect way to leave a lasting legacy through the College of Arts and Sciences.