Endowment
April 30, 2025 2025-04-30 17:58Endowment
Endowment
KCOBANA Endowment Fund Initiative
Our Goal:
Raise $5 Million in 5 years by securing 500 alumni pledges of $2,000 per year.
Mission:
To build a lasting investment vehicle for KCOBANA’s future, support innovation among members, fund school projects at King’s College Lagos, and strengthen US-Nigeria trade.
Fund Objectives:
✅ Effective Collection of Tax-Deductible Donations
✅ Investments in Real Estate, Stock Markets & Seed Capital for Alumni Ventures
✅ Infrastructure Support at King’s College Lagos
✅ Support Leaders Aligned with KCOBANA’s Mission
✅ Facilitate US-Nigeria Trade Opportunities
How to Join:
👉 Pledge Today!
(secure form for pledges and donations)
Your Legacy Starts Now.
Support our mission and invest in a future where KCOBANA thrives for generations!
5-Point Plan for Execution and Building Momentum
- Leverage existing 501(c)(3) status nonprofit structure.
- Create a donor portal for pledges, one-time gifts, and recurring donations.
- Issue annual donation receipts to all contributors.
- Create 1 full time and 1 contracting secretariat personnel to manage fund raising and administrative tasks.
Create two KCOBANA Investment Committees (Real Estate & Equities/Seed Capital).
Target real estate syndications, REITs, and stable dividend-paying stocks.
Establish a “Pitch Day” event each year for alumni entrepreneurs and innovators to present business and tech ideas for funding.
- Prioritize key projects like science labs, classroom & boarding school infrastructure, sports center and tech infrastructure.
- Fund specific projects with clear reporting on impact, timelines, and milestones.
- Partner with the King’s College Board of Governors for accountability.
- Identify alumni and friends of Alumni in leadership roles whose visions align with KCOBANA’s objectives.
- Provide grants, campaign support, or public endorsements selectively and transparently.
- Facilitate leadership development programs and conferences.
- Form a Trade and Export Opportunities Committee.
- Host networking events to connect US businesses with Nigerian partners.
- Commission opportunity studies and make introductions to logistics, finance, and market access partners.
- Provide members with resources, analysis, and workshops on export/import.
