Giving Societies
Giving Societies
The 1889 Society
91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø recognizes donors with a lifetime giving total of $500,000 or more with an invitation to The 1889 Society, which includes donors dating back to the founding days of the college. Members are recognized on a plaque in Main Hall and receive exclusive college publications in print format by US Mail.
The Frances Winship Walters Society
91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø recognizes donors who support the future of 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø through their estate plans or other legacy planned gifts with membership in The Frances Winship Walters Society. The society is named for Frances Winship Walters, class of 1894 and a trustee of the college from 1937 through 1954, who has been called the “second founder of 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø.” During her lifetime, she contributed generously and loyally to 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, and upon her death left a gift that doubled the endowment at the time. Members receive a Frances Winship Walters pin, invitation to exclusive events, and college publications in print format by US Mail.
Learn more about Legacy Giving at 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø
The Fideles Society
Regular, consecutive-year giving is the cornerstone of philanthropic support for 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø. The Fideles Society honors donors who have made gifts for three or more consecutive fiscal years, which begins annually on July 1. In 2026-2027 this will increase to four year, and in 2027-28 it will increase to five years. The Fideles Society recognizes this loyalty without regard to the amount of giving; indeed, every gift counts. Donors receive an annual token of appreciation.
The Tower Circle Society
91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø depends on the steadfast generosity of its most committed leadership donors. The Tower Circle Society recognizes all 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø alumnae, parents, and friends with cumulative fiscal year giving of $2,500 or more. In appreciation of their individual and collective impact on 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø students and the campus community, members will be invited to exclusive annual events and receive college publications in print format by US Mail.
91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø recognizes its newest alumnae leadership donors at the Tower Circle Society GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) levels, which provides recent graduates a path to leadership-level philanthropy as they begin their careers. Our Tower Circle GOLD members also receive invitations to exclusive annual events and college publications in print format by US Mail.
There are three Tower Circle GOLD levels, based on age and stage of life:
- Students: Minimum gift of $100 (or 12 monthly gifts of $8.34)
- Up to 5 years after graduating: Minimum gift of $500 (or 12 monthly gifts of $41.67)
- 6 to 10 years after graduating: Minimum gift of $1,000 (or 12 monthly gifts of $83.34)
Matching gift pledges count toward membership in all the recognition clubs within The Tower Circle Society. To see if your employer matches gifts to higher education, use our e-match system or contact your personnel office.
The Tower Circle Society Recognition Clubs
- The 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Club | $50,000 and above
- The George Washington Scott Club | $25,000 to $49,999
- The President's Club | $10,000 to $24,999
- The Founder's Club | $5,000 to $9,999
- The Dean's Club | $2,500 to $4,999
The Bell Ringer’s Club
Based on class year:
- Classes of 2014-2017 | Minimum gift of $500
- Classes of 2018-2021 | Minimum gift of $250
- Classes of 2022-2023 | Minimum gift of $150
- Students | Minimum gift of $100