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Donor Recognition Societies
The collective impact of giving benefits every student, every day. Members of our donor recognition societies represent the most engaged and generous supporters of the Swarthmore community. Their contributions are essential for providing the resources necessary for a transformative Swarthmore education, from need-blind, loan-free financial aid and student-faculty research opportunities to innovative sustainability initiatives and vibrant student life programs. Donor support empowers every student with the critical thinking skills, compassion, and creativity to create a brighter, more just future.
Asterisk Society
Recognizing our most loyal donors. The Asterisk Society recognizes dedicated alumni who support Swarthmore students by making gifts of any size, year after year. Members of the Asterisk Society include donors for the past three consecutive years or more, young alumni who have given each year since graduation, and new alumni who gave to their senior class gift last year.
The 1864 Society
Honoring a tradition of leadership giving. The 1864 Society celebrates the year of Swarthmore’s founding and recognizes those who make leadership gifts of $1,864 or more. Year after year, 1864 Society members play a vital role in Swarthmore’s ability to provide a transformational educational experience for the next generation of independent thinkers, innovators, and leaders.
Rose Garden Associates
Fostering young alumni leadership giving. Rose Garden Associates are young alumni members of The 1864 Society. Young alumni are invited to join with a gift of $100 (1–4 years since graduation), $500 (5–9 years since graduation), or $1,000 (10–14 years since graduation). This allows young alumni to gradually increase their giving, empowering them to become philanthropic leaders at a pace informed by the young alumni experience.
The James A. Michener Legacy Circle
Building a legacy of generosity. The James A. Michener Legacy Circle honors those who have helped build the future of the College through a qualifying gift to an endowed fund or by including Swarthmore in their estate plans, such as a gift by will, trust, or life income gift.
Sustainers Circle
Shining a light on recurring gifts. The Sustainers Circle recognizes and honors donors currently making recurring monthly or annual gifts supporting Swarthmore students. Recurring gifts are easy, sustainable, and budget-friendly.
Thank you to all of our donor society members for leading the way in your support of Swarthmore students!
