Private funding is essential to the people who study, teach, and conduct research at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó. Gifts of all sizes matter. There are many different ways to contribute to 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó, including cash, securities, property, and gifts-in-kind. Gifts may also be pledged through wills and .

Your gift to 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó is tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law.

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Donor Recognition & Giving Societies

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Foundation appreciates its most loyal and generous donors! We welcome individuals, businesses, and organizations to be part of our valued giving societies. As a donor, at varying levels, you will be recognized through exclusive events, activities and special communications.

Scarlet Loyal

Alumni hold a special place in our hearts. Your donation is a vote of confidence in your alma mater. And, giving by alumni counts toward five percent of the total score used by U.S. News and World Reports to rank 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó among its peers. Become a Scarlet Loyal donor by contributing $100 or more cumulatively each fiscal year to the fund or funds of your choice at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó.

Scarlet Streak

Donors who give each calendar year bank points toward their Scarlet Streak. Special recognition is given to donors at the 5, 10, 15, and 20-year anniversaries. Don’t break your streak! Be sure to contribute each year to the fund or funds of your choice.

1957 Society

The 1957 Society recognizes and celebrates individual donors who give a total of $1,000+ and corporations who give a total of $5,000 or more annually to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Fund or any unrestricted college/unit fund.

Benefactor Society

Every gift to 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó counts...and we celebrate the impact of your cumulative giving! The Benefactor Society recognizes donors whose lifetime donations total $50,000 and above. Benefactor Society members are honored for cumulative milestone giving levels of $50,000, $100,000 (Benefactor Silver) and $500,000 (Benefactor Gold).

Palladium Society

The Palladium Society honors the influential group of donors whose philanthropy has transformed 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó through lifetime giving of $1 million and more. New members to the 100-plus member Palladium Society are celebrated at a Fall reception and during the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Foundation Annual Dinner.

Maude Frazier Society

Induction into the Maude Frazier Society is the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Foundation's way of saying "Thank You!" to donors who have made provisions in their estate plans to support 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó. Membership in the Maude Frazier Society is open to anyone making a deferred gift to the university through the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Foundation, regardless of the gift amount.

G.O.L.D. (Graduates of the Last Decade)

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó G.O.L.D program aims to support you in your journey to give back and nurture future leaders while providing a platform to build meaningful relationships with fellow alumni. Cumulative gifts totaling $250 or more made between July 1 and June 30 qualify a donor for 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó G.O.L.D. recognition.