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

Your gift to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý is tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law.

Thousands of companies and corporate foundations across the United States match their employees' gifts to nonprofit organizations such as universities — find out if your employer participates in a matching program. It’s an easy way to double and even triple the amount you’re able to contribute.

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Donor Recognition & Giving Societies

The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý 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 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 ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Fund or any unrestricted college/unit fund.

Benefactor Society

Every gift to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý 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 ÐÔÊӽ紫ý 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 ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Foundation Annual Dinner.

Maude Frazier Society

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

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

The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý 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 ÐÔÊӽ紫ý G.O.L.D. recognition.