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Donor Recognition Societies

Thank you for making Western New England University a philanthropic priority. Donor support ensures that critical funding is available to fulfill the promise of a Western New England University education. We are very grateful to all of our Donor Recognition Society members for their consistent giving and thoughtful investment.

Donor Recognition Societies

  • The Benefactors' Society

    Lifetime Giving

    The Benefactors’ Society honors individuals, corporations and foundations who have demonstrated their commitment to Western New England University though distinctive cumulative giving of $100,000 or more, in support of our students, programs, and facilities.

  • The President’s Society

    Annual GIving

    The President’s Society recognizes donors who have contributed $1,000 or more to Western New England University in a defined fiscal year. Graduates 10 years out or less from their first degree from the University are recognized with membership at half of the listed gift levels.
        The 1951 Circle: $50,000+
        John D. Churchill Circle: $25,000-$49,999
        The Founders’ Circle: $10,000-$24,999
        The Trustees’ Circle: $5,000-$9,999
        The Beaumont A. Herman Circle: $2,500-$4,999
        The Robert R. Emerson Circle: $1,000-$2,499

  • The Cupola Society

    Legacy Giving

    The Cupola Society provides special recognition for donors who have named Western New England University as a beneficiary in their will, trust, or life insurance plan, or who have made other forms of planned gifts such as charitable gift annuities or real estate.

  • The Loyalty Society

    Consecutive Giving

     The Loyalty Society recognizes donors who have contributed for 5 or more consecutive years.
        Blue Circle: 5 years                                                       
        Bronze Circle: 10 years
        Silver Circle: 15 years
        Gold Circle: 20 years                                    
        Diamond Circle: 25 years