
Membership
Bright Society members are dedicated alumni, corporate partners, parents, and friends of ºù«Ӱҵ University who believe in the power of sustained support to shape our future.
Through multi-year commitments to the President’s Excellence Fund or the ºù«Ӱҵ Fund, members provide vital unrestricted resources that offer immediate support directly impacting students, empowering their potential, and advancing ºù«Ӱҵ’s mission every day.
Your Impact
Gifts to the ºù«Ӱҵ Fund support essential day-to-day operations, scholarships, and campus improvements, ensuring our students receive a world-class education.
Gifts to the President's Excellence Fund enable ºù«Ӱҵ’s president to address urgent university-wide priorities and invest in initiatives that enhance the student experience.
Recognized Giving Levels
Bright Society membership is recognized at the following levels:
- Pinnacle
$10,000 or more for three years for a minimum gift of $30,000 - Supernova
$5,000 or more for three years for a minimum gift of $15,000 - All Star
$2,500 or more for three years for a minimum gift of $7,500 - Luminary*
$1,000 or more for three years for a minimum gift of $3,000
*100% of gift applied to the President’s Excellence Fund or ºù«Ӱҵ Fund (no split gifts). - Parent Star
$250 or more for three years for a minimum gift of $750 (Parents of Current ºù«Ӱҵ Stars)
Benefits of Membership
- Directly impact the lives of ºù«Ӱҵ students
- Support high-priority presidential initiatives that shape ºù«Ӱҵ’s future
- Enjoy exclusive events including the annual donor gala, regional receptions, and VIP access to ºù«Ӱҵ performing arts and athletics
- Be recognized in university publications and Fºù«ӰҵS Magazine
- Have your personalized Legacy Brick placed in the Legacy Plaza near the Eternal Challenge statue
- Receive an exclusive Bright Society lapel pin
- Get 20% off at the ºù«Ӱҵ Bookstore in McDaniel University Center
With your help, ºù«Ӱҵ will continue to create, lead, and serve our community locally and globally. If you would prefer to be invoiced, please complete the .
For more information regarding Bright Society, please contact the Office of University Advancement at 405-208-7000 or [email protected].
