Giving Societies
The President’s Club
The President’s Club is a distinguished group of some of Hillsdale’s most loyal and generous supporters.
When you join the President’s Club, you choose to commit at a ten-year or lifetime level. The levels described below are for ten-year memberships. Matching gifts from employers may be fully applied to these commitments.
By joining, you will directly support the education of Hillsdale College students and defend liberty through Imprimis, free online courses, and our K-12 initiatives. Your involvement at any giving level helps us continue to refuse EVERY PENNY of taxpayer funds—even indirectly, through student grants and loans.
As a member, you will be among the first invited to exclusive, invitation-only National Leadership Seminars, Center for Constructive Alternatives seminars, educational cruises with Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn and College staff, and special events, including our annual Constitutional Day celebration in Washington, D.C. These events typically feature intelligent speakers giving presentations on timely, relevant topics. They attract hundreds of dedicated Hillsdale friends and supporters who come to learn and spend time with other like-minded people.
Other benefits of membership include…
- Welcome packet that includes a personalized name tag along with a special thank-you gift
- A published photograph in The President’s Club News
- Reserved seating at events, including during Commencement in May
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An invitation as an honored guest to the President’s Club Breakfast during Commencement Weekend
- Recognition at the Dow Leadership Center and the Kirby Center
- Special invitations throughout the year in correlation with your membership level
Giving amount: $15,000 or more, given outright or over ten years ($125 per month, or $1,500 a year)
Giving amount: $25,000 or more, given outright or over ten years ($209 per month, or $2,500 a year)
Giving amount: $50,000 or more, given outright or over ten years ($417 per month, or $5,000 a year)
President’s Club – Lifetime Membership
You can also join the President’s Club at a lifetime level of support. We offer four lifetime levels, during which you will enjoy all the benefits listed above…for life.
Giving amount: $100,000 or more, given outright or over ten years ($834 per month, or $10,000 a year)
Giving amount: $250,000 or more, given outright or over ten years ($2,084 per month, or $25,000 a year)
Giving amount: $500,000 or more, given outright or over ten years ($4,167 per month, or $50,000 a year)
Giving amount: $1,000,000 or more, given outright or over ten years ($8,334 per month, or $100,000 a year)
The Legacy Society of Hillsdale College recognizes those who generously designate the College as a beneficiary of their estate. Established in 2020, the Legacy Society is for generous, intelligent patriots who seek to firmly establish a legacy of liberty and learning with their estate gift to Hillsdale.
In gratitude, Hillsdale College offers Legacy Society members the following:
- Welcome packet that includes a personalized name tag along with a special thank-you gift
- Special invitations to Hillsdale College events in your area
- News and updates on the College
Additionally, the names of Legacy Society members are recognized on a display at the Dow Hotel and Conference Center on Hillsdale’s campus.
Membership
Revocable Gifts
- Requests in revocable Will or Trust
- Beneficiary designation in IRAs, Life Insurance, or Bank & Investment Accounts
- Real Estate or other properties
Gifts of any amount accompanied by supporting documentation and a signed Membership Form.
*Documentation with Proof of Beneficiary Required:
- Will or Trust pages naming Hillsdale College as beneficiary
- Beneficiary Designation page
- Policy Beneficiary page
- Transfer on Death Designation page
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The Impact of Your Giving
$1,200
Fund the publication and distribution of Imprimis.
Imprimis reaches 7.3 million readers with timely topics from a constitutional perspective.
$12,000
Support our K-12 Education Office.
Hillsdale K-12 schools bring classical education to our youngest citizens, developing hearts and improving minds.
$65,000
Fund scholarships for Hillsdale students.
The majority of Hillsdale students benefit from financial assistance to attend college. Your support helps Hillsdale offer scholarships while maintaining its financial independence.
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