Kirkwood Society
The Kirkwood Society recognizes those actively involved with, and committed to, the progress of human services provided by the American Red Cross in the Greater Kansas City area. Members of the Kirkwood Society are distinguished friends of the chapter who contribute major support to guarantee that its leadership in human services will continue for the benefit of generations to come.
Since its inception in 1881, philanthropy has played a significant role at the Red Cross. Over the years, major contributions from loyal supporters have provided the resources to help build the Red Cross into the respected human service organization it is today. Out of this charitable tradition, The Kirkwood Society was created in January 1994, to help ensure the philanthropic future of the local Red Cross in honor of Laura Nelson Kirkwood. Laura was the daughter of civic leader William Rockhill Nelson and the first Chairperson of the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Red Cross (1914 – 1917).
 By sharing their financial resources and publicly expressing their support, members of The Kirkwood Society help address compelling human service priorities that might otherwise go unmet. Within this framework of support, the administration and Board of Directors of the Greater Kansas City Chapter may plan for the present as well as the future.
Use of Gifts
Gifts toward membership in The Kirkwood Society may be made in any of the following ways:
i>Undesignated Support – These funds are especially vital and shall be used to support areas of priority as determined by the CEO and the Board of Directors of the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Designated Support – These funds shall be used in support of the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Red Cross for such specific purposes as determined by the donor.
Endowment Support – If desired, donors may request that their investment be placed in the Endowment Fund for the benefit of the Greater Kansas City Chapter.
Benefits
The Kirkwood Society acknowledges all members with permanent recognition on a distinctive wall plaque strategically located within the Greater Kansas City Chapter Headquarters. To all those who pass through our doors, it serves as a reminder that you are special friends of the American Red Cross.
Members of The Kirkwood Society receive:
- Selected communications from the American Red Cross and the CEO of the Greater Kansas City Chapter.
- Invitations to selected seminars dealing with current American Red Cross issues.
- An invitation to an annual event at which all new members are formally inducted into the Kirkwood Society.
- A distinctive Kirkwood Society decorator plaque.
- Permanent recognition in the annual "Honor Roll of Donors."
| Cumulative Gifts |
|
Individual |
|
Corporation/
Foundation |
|
Planned |
| $10,000 |
- |
$25,000 |
|
Member |
|
|
|
|
| $25,000 |
- |
$50,000 |
|
Fellow |
|
Member |
|
Member |
| $50,000 |
- |
$1000,000 |
|
Patron |
|
Fellow |
|
Fellow |
| $100,000 |
- |
$250,000 |
|
Benefactor |
|
Patron |
|
Patron |
| $250,000 |
- |
or more |
|
|
|
Benefactor |
|
Benefactor |
For more information on how you can join The Kirkwood Society and invest in the future of the American Red Cross, write tarrym@arckc.org or call
816-841-5221. |
