Donor Recognition and Thanks
OKWU seeks to recognize and thank gifts of any size. The Foundation Board of Directors and the University Board of Trustees have established Annual Giving Societies, Cumulative Giving Societies and the Gold Club as ways to acknowledge and thank our donors.
Annual Giving Societies*
The Friend’s Society
Giving Level from $100 – $499
Benefits:
- Recognition in the annual report
- Receive Tower Magazine
The Patron’s Society
Giving Level from $500 – $999
Benefits:
All the above plus:
- Invitation to special donor dinner
- Season Athletic passes
The Sustainer’s Society
Giving Level from $1000 – $2499
Benefits:
All the above plus:
- Private use of the Chapel Foyer and/or Lyon Hall as available
- Receive Seasonal Gift Thank You
The Asbury Society
Giving Level from $2500 – $4999
Benefits:
All the above plus:
- Invitation to President’s Circle Events
- Complimentary Tickets to Student Productions
The Aldersgate Society
Giving Level from $5000 – $9999
Benefits:
All the above plus:
- Invitation to Regional Donor Events
- Private use of Doc Lacy’s as available
The Wesley Society
Giving Level from $10,000 and above
Benefits:
All the above plus:
- Private use of La Quinta rooms
- Private use of La Quinta Rose Garden as available
*Benefits may be substituted with in-stock OKWU gift items.
Cumulative Honor Societies
(Recognized in OKWU Publications and Annual Report) Guardians ⋯ $25,000
Angels ⋯ $100,000
Disciples ⋯ $250,000
Shepherds ⋯ $500,000
Eagles ⋯ $1,000,000
The Gold Club
(Graduates Of the Last Decade who gave $50 per year for each year since graduation)
(Recognized in OWU Publications and Annual Report)First Year Out ⋯ $50
Second Year Out ⋯ $100 (enrolls in The Friend’s Society)
Third Year Out ⋯ $150
Fourth Year Out ⋯ $200
Fifth Year Out ⋯ $250
Sixth Year Out ⋯ $300
Seventh Year Out ⋯ $350
Eighth Year Out ⋯ $400
Ninth Year Out ⋯ $450
Tenth Year Out ⋯ $500 (enrolls in The Patron Society)