Newsletter | Giving Levels | Giving Societies

Designed with the help of alumni, parents, and friends, the Northwestern University Leadership Circle honors contributors who make annual cumulative gifts of $1,000 and above.  Matching gifts from companies and firms count toward membership when the claim is received in the same fiscal year (September 1 – August 31) as the gift. See your company’s matching gift guidelines as some companies do not allow matching gifts to qualify for membership programs.

Founder’s Circle -- $50,000
Receive invitations to exclusive events and VIP assistance with University matter, as well as all President’s Circle benefits.

President’s Circle -- $25,000
Receive invitations to events with the President and Deans and membership in the President’s book club, as well as all Dean’s Circle benefits.

Dean’s Circle -- $10,000
Receive invitations to University events and special access to campus facilities, as well as all John Evans Circle benefits.

John Evans Circle -- $5,000
Receive invitations to exclusive annual Leadership Circle events in select cities, and share all Fellow benefits.

Fellow -- $2,500
Receive invitations to University events and campus privileges such as visitor parking permit, as well as all Member Benefits.

MEMBER - $1,000

Undergraduate Alumni 0-4 Years Out $100

Undergraduate Alumni 5-9 Years Out $300

Undergraduate Alumni 10 or More Years Out $1,000

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