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The Mildred C. Hanson Memorial Fund
to support women in commercial real estate

Mildred C. (Millie) Hanson, SIOR, wife of Peter O. Hanson, SIOR, CIPS, passed away on December 20, 2007. She was an outstanding SIOR, leader, and pioneer for Women in Commercial Real Estate. For details about her many contributions to our profession, please click on these links:
M. Hanson Obituary 1.
M. Hanson Obituary 2.

In memory of Millie, the SIOR Foundation has established the Mildred C. Hanson, SIOR Memorial Fund to support women in commercial real estate.

If you wish to make a contribution in memory of Millie Hanson, please contact Linda Wilson, SIOR Foundation Director of Development, at 202-449-8238 or lwilson@sior.com or make your check payable to SIOR Foundation with a note on the purpose of the gift.

Annual Fund Gifts
A gift to the annual fund at any time of year or during the Phonathon, or through participation in special events at the SIOR Spring Convention or Fall Professional Conference helps the SIOR Foundation make a difference now.  To pledge your commitment today, please download SIOR Foundation Contribution Form.

Planned Gifts: Remember the Future
A Will or other type of planned gift such as a Gift Annuity, Deferred Gift Annuity, Charitable Remainder Trust or Life Insurance Policy, ensures that the SIOR Foundation’s good work continues into the future for generations to come.

Gifts of Stock or Property
Real estate and other significant property can be donated through the Real Estate Foundation of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (GKCCF) in Kansas City, Missouri, for the benefit of both the donor and SIOR Foundation.

Contributions can be made in and recognized for the following categories:

    Leadership Club ($25,000 or more)
Founders' Club ($15,000-$24,999)
Golden Anniversary Club ($5,000-$14,999)
Capital Club ($2,500-$4,999)
President's Club ($1,000-2,499)
Trustees Club ($500-999)
Sustainer ($250-499)
Supporter ($100-$249)

Making A Difference

With your help, the SIOR Foundation can achieve its long-term endowment goal of $10 million to make an even greater impact through innovative and visionary funding programs. As an individual donor, corporate or educational partner, you can help the Foundation make a difference…

… for students by offering financial assistance and educational incentives for those deserving of help and interested in our field of study;

… for SIOR members by providing financial assistance, educational tools for training, technology,  and research;

… for the community, through our efforts to promote wider reach and understanding of the commercial real estate field.

     SIOR Foundation Trustees invite you to become involved in the special partnership that exists between the SIOR Foundation and commercial real estate professionals. Your tax-deductible contribution will be used to increase the impact of the Foundation and develop exciting new projects.

    As an SIOR Foundation contributor, you will receive updates on Foundation activities and educational opportunities. In addition, you will be recognized for your donation in Professional Report, the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® quarterly magazine. For a current list of contributors, please click here.

The SIOR Foundation Trustees and staff are pleased to answer questions and discuss ways you may participate in helping the Foundation. For more information, contact: Corrine Nowak, SIOR Foundation Manager, at 202.449.8208 or email cnowak@sior.com

All contributions are appreciated and will be acknowledged.

The SIOR Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization. Contributions are deductible for federal income, estate and gift tax purposes.