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KARL
Receives Major Gift From 21st Century Alliance
KARL Enhances Endowment
Fund Through High Plains Heritage Foundation - Metcalf
Family Gift
BE PART OF THE KARL EXPERIENCE
The KARL experience is shared by the participants with their
communities, and organizations they belong to. In addition the general population benefits
from the latest trends and discoveries through frequent news stories and local
presentations.
Contributing sponsors of the KARL Program are invited to participate in actual seminar
activities by attending breaks, meals and/or receptions when the Class meets in the area.
CHOOSE FROM MANY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
You may select one or more ways to support the non-profit KARL, Inc. effort in rural
leadership development. Whatever you choose, your investment will further the success of
the KARL Program.
- Participate in auctions and other fund development activities that pay proceeds to the
program.
- Underwrite one of the functions during a seminar in your area.
- Contribute annually to the general fund in one of eight levels of support ranging from
$10-$20,000 or more.
- Donate through the planned giving opportunities of the endowment fund.
JOIN THE INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESS LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT KARL
The KARL Program
provides an opportunity to invest in the development of future leaders for
agriculture and rural communities.
The cost of the KARL Program is approximately $450,000 per class, or $15,000 per
leader (class member). Beginning with Class X leaders provide $3,000 each --
$90,000 total -- plus some incidental expenses toward program costs.
Foundation, organization, corporate and individual contributions are utilized to
provide $12,000 to cover costs for training each KARL class member.
Charitable contributions to the program may be made directly to the non-profit,
educational organization. KARL, Inc. is an educational corporation with
501(c)(3) status.
Your financial support helps further the educational programs of KARL, Inc. but
you also receive benefits for your investment. You will be joining others
investing in the future of Kansas
Since the office opened in 1990, KARL has helped 270 Kansans from 93 Kansas
Counties improve their leadership skills.
For more information, interested persons may contact Lindquist at the KARL
office on the campus of Kansas State University, 785-532-6300, or visit the
program's Website at
http://www.karlprogram.com/.
REASONS TO SUPPORT KARL
Representation
Agricultural representation among decision making entities is at an all time low. The KARL
Program provides better representation by training new rural leadership -- ethical,
honest and motivated individuals qualified to lead through changing and difficult times.
Professionalism
Knowledgeable, Capable, Articulate, Broad-based and Professional -- the KARL program
broadens the scope of its participants and those they associate with. The new
"professionals" are enabling key non-ag leadership to be more understanding,
quicker to analyze, and more accepting of the ag industry's needs.
Community
The KARL Program builds from within to increase viability and strength of small rural
communities. Benefits positively affect trade zones, local government, school boards,
volunteer groups, etc.
Promotion
The KARL Program frames a progressive, positive direction for the broad-based agricultural
industry in the state. The program encourages the promotion of the best points of Kansas
agriculture.
Urban Support and Understanding
A strong rural economy benefits every social stratum and business environment in our urban
centers. As well, rural people must understand the needs and interests of urban
populations to help all Kansans work towards a more favorable, viable economy. KARL makes
every attempt to bridge the rural/urban split in the state.
Isolationism is Reduced
By conducting seminars across the state, at our nation's capital, and in other countries,
KARL opens the doors and minds of Kansans' to aid in understanding other viewpoints and
cultures.
Quality of Life
KARL helps maintain and increase the quality of life in Kansas. In order for our children
and grandchildren to experience a life as-good-as or better than our own, we must invest
now in people that can help make changes ahead more positive and profitable. KARL provides
graduates that are those decisive leaders and educators.
KARL represents what is good, what we all hold dear, about rural Kansas, and
Kansas agriculture.
Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership, Inc.
Funding Criteria
Funding Needs
The cost of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership
Program is $450,000 per class. This total cost is virtually the same as the
$300,000 cost of our first class established in 1991 after adjusting for
inflation.
Contribution Levels
Foundation, organization, corporate, business, and
individual contributions are raised to achieve the additional $360,000 cost of
the each KARL class of 30 participants. The following gift recognition levels
have been designated on a per class (two year total) basis:
Legacy
Benefactor -- Estate and One time Endowment gifts of $10,000 or
more
Fellowship
Underwriter $15,000
Full Leader Sponsors $10,000
Founders $5,000-9,999
Patrons $2,500-4,999
Builders $1,000-2,499
Supporters $500-999
Donors $100-499
Friends of KARL $10-99
Contributors choosing to donate towards a specific seminar will be contributing as a General
Seminar Sponsor, ($250 per seminar), at locations selected for training meetings
throughout Kansas, and for National and International Study Tour Seminars. By providing
funding or in-kind services for specific seminar events, (breakfast, lunch, dinner,
breaks, lodging, or transportation), the contributor will be listed as a Seminar
Sponsor, during the seminar. The amounts will vary depending on costs of events
during the seminar.
Contributions to the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership, Inc. Program may be made
directly to the non profit, tax deductible organization. KARL, Inc. is a tax exempt
corporation with 501(c)(3) status.
Contributors may make gifts payable to: KARL, INC.
Send all gifts and correspondence to: KARL, 101
Umberger Hall, Manhattan KS 66506.
Fund
Development Recognition - tribute to Ray Purdy
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