Named Endowment Opportunities

Establishing an endowment is a visionary and generous act that will give ISMI a competitive edge now and far into the future. Donors who choose to establish endowed funds often do so in honor or memory of someone who has made a difference in their lives. In doing so, they create legacies of leadership. Here are several naming and endowment opportunities available at ISMI.

$7,000,000

Dedication of the Emory Institute for the Study of Modern Israel (given over time)

$3,000,000

Underwriting support for the Director's position (provide released time from full-time teaching for Director to devote to Israel education)

$3,000,000

Salary support for the endowed Professorship in Israeli/Zionist Studies to sustain undergraduate and graduate teaching at Emory College in perpetuity

$2,000,000

Salary support for the Associate Director’s position

$2,000,000

Support for an annual ISMI-sponsored trip to Israel for one week for 20 students and staff

$1,500,000

Salary support for a curriculum writer to enhance Israel education in universities and colleges

$1,500,000

Salary support for a post-doctoral fellowship in modern Israeli history, society, politics, or culture (one semester)

 

$1,200,000

Underwriting support for a senior lecturer in modern Israeli history, society, politics, or culture, Hebrew language, and/or literature (one semester)

$1,000,000

Salary support for 15 student internships at ISMI (annually)

 

$180,000

Support for two lectures annually for undergraduates and graduates, staff, and the general public pertaining to Modern Israeli history, politics, economics, and culture