Heritage Society
News and information about fellows, major gifts and planned giving
Heritage Society
The Heritage Society recognizes Virginia Henderson Fellows and other major gift programs such as the esteemed Sigma Theta Tau and Billye Brown Fellows and the Philanthropic Caring and Pillar Society.
Virginia Henderson Fellows (VHF)
The VHF program is named for Virginia Avenel Henderson (1897-1996), considered the foremost American nurse of the 20th century and recognized internationally for her influence on nursing practice, education and research. In 1993, eight visionary nurse philanthropists became the first Virginia Henderson Fellows. Today, the group is more than 340 strong. These fellows are recognized for cash gifts of US $10,000.
Luz Porter demonstrates her commitment to nursing scholarship, research and the advancement of the science as a Virginia Henderson Fellow. Together with other Fellows and Foundation donors she is making a difference in the health of people around the world.
Join the many members who are already Virginia Henderson Fellows!
Sigma Theta Tau Fellows (STTF)
To offer opportunities for continued philanthropic growth and giving, the foundation board established the Sigma Theta Tau Fellows program in November 2003. These fellows are recognized for cash gifts of US $20,000 given in support of nursing scholarship, leadership or the honor society’s future.
Billye Brown Fellows (BBF)
In appreciation of past honor society President Dr. Billye Brown’s efforts to support and sustain the organization’s future, the foundation created the Billye Brown Fellowship for individuals who register planned gifts (will, irrevocable life-insurance policy, trust, etc.) valued at US $50,000. These gifts benefiting future nurses may be restricted to scholarship, leadership or the honor society’s future, and up to ten percent of the gift may be designated for one or more chapters.
Philanthropic Caring Society (PCS)
In 2005 the Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation board created the Philanthropic Caring Society recognizing cash contributors of US $50,000. Gifts may be unrestricted or designated to support scholarship, leadership or the honor society’s future.
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Pillar Society (PS)
Your lifetime of giving to the foundation is recognized through the Pillar Society. Members of the Pillar Society are acknowledged for combined cumulative cash gifts and irrevocable planned gifts (at present value) totaling US $100,000 or more. This distinction also will be bestowed upon donors posthumously.
