Development
Development Fund
Your tax-deductible contribution to the Epsilon Sigma Phi Development Fund will support ESP's continued leadership in excellent professional development opportunities and recognition programs for current and retired Extension professionals.
Each year a comprehensive campaign helps to endow sufficient resources to sustain current scholarships, professional development opportunities, and recognition programs for Extension professionals and offers the possibility of new initiatives.
ESP reached a goal of endowing $500,000 in 2020. Members continue to make donations as this fund continues to grow annually.
ESP currently returns over $40,000 in awards back to its members
The following programs are supported by the Development Fund annually:
- 4- $600 PILD Scholarships - $2400
- 2- $1,000 Redinger Administrator/Leader Scholarships - $2,000
- 4- $1,000 Professional Development Grants - $4,000
- 4- $1,000 Richard R Angus Professional Development Scholarships - $4,000
- 1- $1250 Rita T Wood Grant for chapter development
- Varies- Chapter Representative stipends to Extension Leadership Conference - $10,000
- Regional & National Recognition Program
- National Poster Program Recognition
- Support for Conference Workshop Presenters
- Assist ESP Member Participation on Committees and Representation on National Council at National ESP Conferences
- Assist ESP Life Member Participation on Committees and in the National ESP Conferences
Development Fund Document & Reports
Development Fund Document & Reports
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- 2025 Endowment Contributor List
- 2024 Endowment Contributor List
- 2023 Endowment Contributor List
- 2022 Endowment Contributor List
- 2021 Endowment Contributor List
- 2021 Campaign Report
- 2020 Campaign Report
- 2019 Campaign Report
- 2018 Campaign Report
- Donor Contribution Levels as of August 2018
- Endowment Contributions and Payouts August 2018
ESP Key Level Donation Recognition System
ESP Key Level Donation Recognition System
ESP has a recognition system for all donors to the Development Fund, the tax deductible endowment fund of ESP. When you donate, your donation is credited to you in the records and your donations gradually accumulate in your name. The same works for state chapters. As one reaches each Key Level you or your chapter is recognized.
Key Levels
- ESP Key: $250 - $499
- ESP Bronze Key: $500 - $999
- ESP Silver Key: $1,000 - $4,999
- ESP Gold Key: $5,000 - $14,999
- ESP Platinum Key: $15,000 - $24,999
- ESP Diamond Key: $25,000
You can check your donation level by visiting your ESP profile (click on your name in the upper right-hand corner), then click Donations.
Each year, Key Level Donors are recognized at the National Conference.
The National ESP Board, through the Resource Development and Management Committee, established the ESP Development Fund in 1985 to foster an even greater emphasis on "Partnership in Professional Excellence" among ESP Members and the Cooperative Extension System. The Annual Development Fund campaign year begins on June 1 and runs through May 31.
