Donor Recognition Societies
When you make a gift to DePauw University, you join an essential community of donors who are committed to DePauw’s mission, values and sustaining an excellent Bold & Gold student experience. DePauw University’s recognition societies celebrate our philanthropic leaders who make gifts of all sizes and contribute individually and collectively to making an impact and changing lives.
For questions regarding our donor recognition societies and involvement within the programs, please contact Dawna Wilson, executive director of donor relations, at donorrelations@depauw.edu or 765.658.4213.
Annual Giving
- DePauw Loyalty Society: The DePauw Loyalty Society celebrates donors who give to DePauw two or more fiscal years in a row. Learn More
- 1837 Society for Leadership in Annual Giving: The 1837 Society includes supporters who make annual gifts of $2,000 or more ($50 for students; $500 for alumni completing degrees within the past 5 years and $1,000 for alumni completing degrees in the last six to 10 years). Learn More
Lifetime Giving
- Washington C. DePauw Lifetime Society: The Washington C. DePauw Lifetime Society recognizes DePauw’s prestigious benefactors for their generosity and lifetime cumulative giving of $100,000 or more. Learn More
- DePauw Legacy Society: The DePauw Legacy Society brings together alumni, families and friends whose gifts will benefit the University in the future, through estate gifts, beneficiary designations, and gifts that may provide lifetime income. Learn More