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Membership

Bright Society members are dedicated alumni, corporate partners, parents, and friends of ÅÝܽÊÓƵ who believe in the power of sustained support to shape our future.

Through multi-year commitments to the President’s Excellence Fund or the ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Fund, members provide vital unrestricted resources that offer immediate support directly impacting students, empowering their potential, and advancing ÅÝܽÊÓƵ’s mission every day.

Your Impact

Gifts to the ÅÝܽÊÓƵ 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 ÅÝܽÊÓƵ’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 ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Fund (no split gifts).
• Parent Star
  $250 or more for three years for a minimum gift of $750 (Parents of Current ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Stars)

Benefits of Membership

• Directly impact the lives of ÅÝܽÊÓƵ students
• Support high-priority presidential initiatives that shape ÅÝܽÊÓƵ’s future
• Enjoy exclusive events including the annual donor gala, regional receptions, and VIP access to ÅÝܽÊÓƵ performing arts and athletics
• Be recognized in university publications and FÅÝܽÊÓƵS 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 ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Bookstore in McDaniel University Center

With your help, ÅÝܽÊÓƵ will continue to create, lead, and serve our community locally and globally.  If you would prefer to be invoiced, please complete the .