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Lifetime Giving Societies

Three lifetime giving societies honor donors’ loyal support and significant impact on º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½. Donors who reach these significant milestones can choose whether to be publicly celebrated for their impact at the annual Black & Gold event.

• The Cornerstone Society recognizes and honors donors whose cumulative outright gifts total $1 million or more.
• The Huntington Society recognizes and honors donors whose total outright gifts and lifetime commitments total $100,000 to $999,999.
• The Heritage Society recognizes and honors those who have decided to leave a legacy by making deferred gifts to the university.

The Presidents Society

The Presidents Society, established by º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½â€™s Board of Governors in 1978 to recognize the exceptional leadership and support of loyal individuals and corporate friends, includes anyone in the º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ community who gives $1,000 or more to the university each year. The Presidents Society is the cornerstone of º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½â€™s annual giving program, and its members’ support is vital to keep º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ thriving.

Each year, members of The Presidents Society and all three lifetime giving societies gather with the university president and the Board of Governors for the Black & Gold event in September to celebrate the impact of their support.

Alumni and friends of º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ qualify for membership in The Presidents Society with gifts at the following levels:

• Bronze—$1,000 to $2,499
• Silver—$2,500 to $4,999
• Gold—$5,000 to $9,999
• Governor—$10,000 to $24,999
• Founder—$25,000 to $49,999
• Benefactor—$50,000 to $99,999
• Legacy—$100,000 and above

Annual Giving Clubs

Gifts of all sizes make an impact at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½. Those who make gifts at the following levels make up the majority of º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½â€™s alumni and friend supporters.

• Contributor: up to $100. Each year donors in this club contribute over $50,000 to º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½.
• Century Club: $100 – $249. Over 1,000 º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ donors are part of the Century Club each year. This group includes our most loyal donors, many of whom have chosen to support º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ every year for over 30 years.
• Builders Club: $250 – $499. Most º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Builders have gradually increased their giving to this club as they see the impact their support makes at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½.
• Associates Club: $500 – $999. Members of the Associates Club make a significant impact on individual º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ experiences. Each faculty member receives an average of $600 in professional development funds each year. Music ensemble participation scholarships start at $500. Associates Club-level gifts make these and so much more possible.