A giving and recognition program for CREW Network chapters in support of the Linda Hollemon Scholarship Endowment
CREW Network chapters are dedicated supporters of our Foundation and critical in bringing our mission to life in their markets across the globe. The CREW Network Foundation Hall of Fame is a new giving opportunity launched in 2022 to recognize chapters that support the Linda Hollemon Scholarship Endowment through pledged gifts and advance the Foundation’s mission through career outreach and industry research programs. This is an opportunity for all CREW Network chapters—regardless of size or budget—to participate meaningfully and be recognized for supporting our endowment.
About the scholarship endowment
In 2020, the CREW Network Foundation Scholarship Endowment was renamed to honor CREW Network founder, first president and CEO Linda Hollemon. Linda was instrumental in spearheading the development of CREW Network. Her early leadership and dedication led to the creation of the dynamic and robust association we are today.
Following her retirement as CREW Network CEO in 2005, Linda remained a strong supporter of the Foundation and was inducted as a CREW Visionary in 2007. She passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 18, 2020, and the scholarship endowment was renamed in her honor by the CREW Network board of directors upon recommendation by CREW Network past presidents.
By naming the scholarship endowment in her honor, we recognize her legacy in perpetuity and acknowledge through future generations the fundamental impact of Linda’s leadership. Donations to this endowment fund, first started in 2009, support the long-term growth and impact of scholarships for female students in commercial real estate programs. The Foundation currently grants $5,000 USD (or the CAD equivalent) scholarships to 30 female students annually.
Founders Row
Founders Row recognizes in perpetuity the chapters and individuals who provided the foundational funding to the scholarship endowment between 2010 and 2020. These are the pioneers, leaders, and visionaries of our Foundation. These chapters and individuals are:
Visionary Founders (committed between 2010-2020)
Champion Founders (committed between 2010-2020)
CREW Atlanta
CREW Austin
B. Diane Butler
CREW Chicago
CREW Denver
CREW Houston
IndyCREW
MNCREW
CREW Orange County
CREW Greater Philadelphia
CREW San Diego
CREW Seattle
CREW Silicon Valley
Jane S. Smith
CREW Vancouver
This category is closed to additional founders. Founders Row members are recognized in perpetuity on the CREW Network website and receive special ribbons to wear at conventions and leadership summits.
Hall of Fame Levels and Benefits
How this giving opportunity works
To be recognized in the Foundation Hall of Fame, chapters may pledge support through any of the three levels below. The commitment includes a chapter donation of $5,000 - $20,000 USD (
or the CAD equivalent) and hosting a career outreach or industry research program annually. Pledges must be fulfilled within three years of the commitment date.
A-List
Our highest level of chapter support! A-List recognizes chapters that pledge to contribute $20,000 to the Foundation and hold a career outreach or industry research program annually.
A-List benefits (not to exceed three years from date of pledge):
- Recognition on the CREW Network website as A-List
- Recognition at leadership summits and the convention
- Recognition in Foundation update emails
- A designated table at one general session at convention
- Special ribbons to wear at convention and leadership summits
In September 2019, CREW Houston donated $50,000 to the Foundation as a result of the chapter’s successful golf tournaments. This landmark contribution is the largest ever by a CREW Network chapter. Thank you, CREW Houston!
Benefactors
Be a champion for the Foundation! The Benefactor level recognizes chapters that contribute $10,000 to the Foundation and hold a career outreach or industry research program annually.
Benefactor benefits (not to exceed three years from date of pledge):
- Recognition as a Benefactor on the CREW Network website
- Recognition at leadership summits and convention
- Recognition in Foundation update emails
- Special ribbons to wear at convention and leadership summits
CREW Chicago makes a $15,000 chapter contribution annually to the CREW Network Foundation, and is a strong supporter of the CREW Careers program locally. Thank you, CREW Chicago!
Mission Allies
Make an impact that your members are proud of! Mission Allies are small chapters that contribute $5,000 to the Foundation and hold a career outreach or industry research program annually. This giving opportunity is reserved for chapters with 80 or fewer members.
Mission Ally benefits (not to exceed three years from date of pledge):
- Recognition as Mission Allies on the CREW Network website
- Recognition at leadership summits and convention
- Recognition in Foundation update emails
- Special ribbons to wear at convention and leadership summits
Contact Nichole to make your chapter's pledge today:
Nichole Vanner
CREW Network Foundation Coordinator
nicholev@crewnetwork.org
+1 (785) 856-8282
CREW Network Foundation is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes. Furthermore, CREW Network Foundation is classified as a public charity under section 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. CREW Network Foundation’s tax ID number is 48-1201724.
CREW Network Foundation Canada is recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency as a charitable organization. Contributions to the Annual Canadian Scholarship fund may be deductible as charitable contributions by Canadian residents. CREW Network Foundation Canada's Canadian Charitable Registration number is 80096 0478 RR00001. Checks paid in CAD should be mailed to: CREW Network Foundation Canada, PO Box 822, Stn. A Toronto, ON M5W 1G3 CANADA.