The Carter Center greatly values the support of a core group of partners that make major gifts in support of the Center's mission. Your charitable donations to The Carter Center are making a difference in the lives of millions around the world through disease control and prevention and democracy building.

But we have more yet to achieve. The needs of the programs administered in-country are in part addressed by the commitment of major gift support that allows for effective implementation and long-term planning.  As you review the wide scope of work of the Center and find affinity with a particular initiative, you are encouraged to contact the Center's Major Gift staff, listed below,  to discuss the intricacies of the work and how your support could be applied.

FAQs

What is a major gift?

A single gift or pledge of $25,000 or more within a single year to The Carter Center qualifies as a major gift.  They are usually designated to a specific program of interest to the donor and may involve a multi-year commitment.  Sometimes, the gifts are unrestricted by the donor, who may desire to leave the designation open to wherever the greatest Carter Center need exists.

For example, Joe Smith may decide he wants to make a gift of $250,000 to The Carter Center and wants to do it over a five-year period.  Each year, the donor would make a gift of $50,000 (or however much the donor decides to allocate per year) toward their $250,000 pledge.  They may designate this to a specific program, endowment, or leave it unrestricted.

How is a major gift different than an endowment gift?

Endowment gifts are invested to use in the future.  Usually, only the income generated by the gift is utilized, leaving the corpus intact, whereas a major gift is used immediately to support current ongoing programs.  Endowment gifts can also be pledges, designated, or undesignated. 

Why are major gifts important to long term success in the program?

Major Gifts are of great importance to the longevity and sustainability of the Carter Center's work around the world. Major donors contribute significant gifts that allow the Center to undertake new initiatives and expand existing programs–assured that we have adequate funding resources to provide for the life of the projects.

How can a major gift contribution be made?

As outright gifts of cash or securities, as pledges payable over a period of time (most commonly 3-5 years), and as planned gifts.

Who can I contact to discuss major gift designation options?

The Carter Center Major Gifts staff can be reached at:

Seema Shams, Chief Development Officer,  Major Gifts

snshams@emory.edu  404-420-5134 or  925-648-3311     

Kimberley Harper, Senior Associate Director, Development

Kmharpe@emory.edu  404-420-3861

Ahna Machan, Senior Associate Director, Development

amachan@emory.edu   206-728-6685                

Where can I send my major gift?

You can send your gift to:

The Office of Major Gifts

The Carter Center

One Copenhill

453 Freedom Parkway

Atlanta, GA 30307