Donor Societies
Give Today, Inspire Tomorrow
Since our founding, faithful donors have impacted the greater good in the heart of the city by supporting Spalding University. We are profoundly thankful for their generosity and commitment to nurturing the mind, body and spirit of each student that calls Spalding home. Your gift directly educates and empowers students who care about their communities and want to make the world a better place.
The following donor societies acknowledge and honor Spalding’s generous financial partners.
Pelican Society: $1–850
Yearly gifts at this level compose the foundation of Spalding’s annual giving. The Pelican Society honors donors whose support is vital to the university’s efforts to promote peace and justice while delivering excellent education.
Benefits to members:
- Appear in the Pelican Society Honor Roll of Donors
- On-campus recognition
Gift Ranges:
- Compassion Pelican: $500-850
- Peace Pelican: $250-499
- Service Pelican: $100-249
- Spirit Pelican: $1-99
Recent Alumni 851 Society
Annual members of the Recent Alumni 851 Society receive all benefits associated with the 851 Leadership Society (described below) at a donation level that is accessible to even our newest alumni.
Benefits apply while qualifying in the following gift ranges:
- Student to 3 years post graduation – $8.51/month ($102.12)
- 4 to 6 years post graduation – $20/month ($240)
- 7 to 9 years post graduation – $40/month ($480)
Recent graduates who give $851 or more per year will receive all benefits associated with the Mother Catherine Spalding Society (described below).
Leadership Society: $851–4,999
An annual gift of $851 or more qualifies a donor for membership in the 851 Leadership Society. The number “851” refers to the address of Spalding’s historic Tompkins-Buchanan-Rankin Mansion, the original downtown location.
Benefits to members:
- Special acknowledgement during on-campus events
- Appear in the 851 Leadership Society honor roll of donors
- Recognized in Commencement Ceremony program
- Invitation to special events
Mother Catherine Spalding Society: $5,000+
An annual gift of $5,000 or more qualifies a donor for membership in the Mother Catherine Spalding Society, Spalding’s premier annual giving club. The society name pays homage to Spalding University’s great founder, Mother Catherine Spalding, leader of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Make a gift now.
Benefits to members:
- On-campus recognition
- Appear in the Mother Catherine Honor Roll of Donors
- Invitation and acknowledgment during special events
- Recognized in Commencement Ceremony program
Tulip Poplar Society
Legacy gifts are recognized by membership within the Tulip Poplar Society, named after the historic Tulip Poplar tree donated to the university by the first graduating class of 1924. The majestic tree is still in the center of campus and stands for the lifelong commitment alumni, family and friends have made to the university.
Consider reaching out to learn how you can create a planned gift that will forge a legacy and sustain Spalding’s mission for years to come. Contact Karen George, Vice President of Advancement at karen.george@spalding.edu to learn more.
