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Membership

Bright Society members are dedicated alumni, corporate partners, parents, and friends of ³ûÖ­ÊÓƵ who believe in the power of sustained support to shape our future.

Through multi-year commitments to the President’s Excellence Fund or the ³ûÖ­ÊÓƵ Fund, members provide vital unrestricted resources that offer immediate support directly impacting students, empowering their potential, and advancing ³ûÖ­ÊÓƵ’s mission every day.

Your Impact

Gifts to the ³ûÖ­ÊÓƵ 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 ³ûÖ­ÊÓƵ’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 ³ûÖ­ÊÓƵ Fund (no split gifts).
• Parent Star
  $250 or more for three years for a minimum gift of $750 (Parents of Current ³ûÖ­ÊÓƵ Stars)

Benefits of Membership

• Directly impact the lives of ³ûÖ­ÊÓƵ students
• Support high-priority presidential initiatives that shape ³ûÖ­ÊÓƵ’s future
• Enjoy exclusive events including the annual donor gala, regional receptions, and VIP access to ³ûÖ­ÊÓƵ performing arts and athletics
• Be recognized in university publications and F³ûÖ­ÊÓƵS 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 ³ûÖ­ÊÓƵ Bookstore in McDaniel University Center

With your help, ³ûÖ­ÊÓƵ will continue to create, lead, and serve our community locally and globally.  If you would prefer to be invoiced, please complete the .