Whitney Scholars

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Whitney Scholars Commitment to Education

Whitney Benefits is pleased to see the continued impact of its loan program alumni in our local community. The foundation applauds its alumni for their continued commitment to education and to improving Sheridan and Johnson counties. Although the organization doesn’t have the ability to recognize all Whitney Scholars, it is grateful for their volunteer service on countless boards and with nonprofit organizations throughout the community, state and country. Not all Whitney Scholars are past student loan recipients. This group also includes stakeholders and supporters who are tirelessly seeking to improve local access to education. Whitney Benefits would like to thank the late Eleanor P. Gregg who generously listed Whitney Benefits as the remainder beneficiary of her estate through the creation of a trust prior to her death. While charitable bequest giving is becoming more commonplace, Gregg was ahead of her time in thinking of how her estate could be used to benefit her community in the future. Whitney Benefits is grateful to Eleanor P. Gregg and the educational impact she made, and will continue to make, in the community for years to come. If you are interested in paying it forward through providing support and direction to current students, or would like to share your story of educational and career growth through the help of a Whitney loan, please contact the Whitney Benefits office at 307-674-7303. Our staff hopes to be in touch with those they might have lost contact with and ask past students to send their current contact information. Please fill out this simple form so that we have your current information. Thank you! We look forward to hearing from you and look forward to hearing of your successes. Whitney also would like to share your accomplishments with others with your permission. If you are interested in sharing your story with us, please contact us at the Whitney office at (307) 674-7303.

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Whitney Scholars Advisory Group

This past year the Whitney Scholars program has continued to develop and is now growing under the guidance of the Whitney Scholars Advisory Group. This group, made of several Whitney Benefits Trustees as well as Whitney student loan program alumni, has begun to identify educational priorities in the community. The focus of the group thus far has been to address post-graduation preparedness among high school students. With an emphasis on helping students engage in planning for graduation and beyond, Whitney has initiated meetings within the community to work with stakeholders in this area and has begun exploring new ways to spread the word about local interest-free student loans. As further action steps continue to emerge from these priorities, the advisory program will seek to mobilize the network of Whitney loan program alumni. These alumni will be essential in providing connections to help support students who need extra help and guidance to take advantage of available educational opportunities. Whitney Benefits wishes to thank its Advisory Group members who have generously provided their time and efforts to further the mission of Edward A. Whitney. Current Advisory Group Community members are Audrey Steinhorst, Rob Johnson, Traci Eisenman, Tommi Ritterbusch, and Sasha Johnston.

Donor Bill of Rights

PHILANTHROPY is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing this is primary to quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights. I. To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes. II. To be informed of the indent of those serving on the organization’s governing board and to expect board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities. III. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements. IV. To be assured that their gifts will be used for the purposes which those gifts were given. V. To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition. VI. To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law. VII. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature. VIII. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers or employees of the organization or hired solicitors. IX. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share. X. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers. “A Donor Bill of Rights,” Council for Advancement and Support of Education, 1994 DEVELOPED BY: American Association of Fund Raising Counsel (AAFRC) Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) ENDORSED BY: Independent Sector National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC) National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG) Council for Resource Development (CRD) United Way of America