Respect Graduate School

# Become a Founding Member of the

Respect Graduate School Foundation

To support Respect Graduate School’s vision of becoming a distinguished university where religious and human knowledge are studied from within a perspective that centers the Sacred, you can become a founding member by donating just $33 a month and contribute directly to the foundation’s work.

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Our Vision

Respect Graduate School (RGS), aspires to become a distinguished university where religious and human knowledge is investigated from within a perspective that centers the Sacred.

How Will We Realize Our Vision?

MSCHE Accreditation

Respect Graduate School must obtain accreditation from MSCHE to realize its vision. This accreditation signifies an internationally recognized standard of quality.

1,000 Dedicated Founding Members

Our initial goal for the formation of the Respect Graduate School Foundation is to reach 1,000 Founding Members who commit to donating $33 each month.

Why Do We Need You for Our Goals?

A team of 1,000 founding members who believe in Respect Graduate School’s university vision will not only establish the foundation financially but also send a powerful message to the MSCHE accreditation body that Respect’s vision will be realized with a dedicated group of 1,000 supporters. Such a strong message will be an exceptionally influential argument in obtaining accreditation, which is a crucial step on the path to becoming a university.

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Is there any other donation option for the foundation?

You can choose to leave a continuous act of charity (sadaqah jariyah) by donating your inheritance to our foundation, thereby contributing to a perpetual record of good deeds. Alternatively, you can make one-time donations for consideration by the foundation with the note "Respect Graduate School Foundation" through our standard donation page. Click here to proceed.

How will your foundation donations be used?

Respect Graduate School’s endowment fund is managed through 360 Wealth Strategies, which partners with National Financial Services, a subsidiary of Fidelity Investments. Respect’s financial strategists utilize investments from multiple fund families to maintain a well-diversified portfolio that aligns with Shariah principles. The portfolio primarily includes funds managed by Amana Funds, Azzad Asset Management, and Iman Fund. It is overseen by experienced investment professionals who hold Shariah compliance certifications.

How will we ensure transparency for our founding members?

Founding members will receive an annual report on the foundation’s progress. Additionally, members can request reports at any time by contacting [email protected].

What does founding membership mean, and what does it offer you?

Sadaqah Jariyah

By contributing to the realization of Respect’s vision of becoming a university, you are engaging in an ever-lasting, fruitful trade. You will leave a beacon of knowledge that will never fade for future generations.

A Modest Contribution

With a modest contribution of just $33 a month, you will become one of the founders of an Islamic University project.

Powerful Ideas

As a founding member, you will be invited once a year to consult with the Board of Trustees and the President of Respect Graduate School, where you can offer your intellectual support for the development of the institution.

Being a founding member also means benefiting from the following services provided by Friends of Respect:

→ 4 exclusive online programs throughout the year
→ Access to one Respect class recording each month
→ Participation in social events held in various locations around the world throughout the year

Founding Member Application Form

By clicking the secure link below, you can access the donation form. Please be sure to select the Endowment Fund in the section labeled “Select a Fund.” We sincerely thank you in advance for your generous contribution to the mission of Respect Graduate School.