Recognition Societies and Circles
At Bucknell, we honor the extraordinary generosity of our donors through distinct recognition societies and circles that celebrate annual, cumulative lifetime and legacy giving. These societies and circles reflect the enduring impact of our philanthropic community and offer exclusive tiered benefits as a token of our deep appreciation.
Below is an overview of the highlighted benefits you will enjoy as a member of Bucknell's recognition societies and/or circles. We truly appreciate all you do to support our Bucknell community and students.
Annual Recognition Societies | |
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 | Cornerstone Society Three years of consecutive giving at any level, recognizing donor loyalty. Benefit Highlights: • Bucknell calendar • Monthly digital jigsaw puzzle • Birthday Thankview video email |
 | 'ray Society Outright annual gifts received in the last fiscal year of $2,500 - $9,999 Benefit Highlights: • Welcome packet with society-branded gift • Bucknell calendar • Invitation to President’s Leadership Breakfast • Birthday Thankview video email |
 | Orange & Blue Society Outright annual gifts received in the last fiscal year of $10,000 - $24,999 Benefit Highlights: • Welcome packet with society-branded gift • Bucknell calendar • Invitation to President's Leadership Breakfast • Birthday thankview video email • Handwritten thank you card from a student |
 | Gateway Society Outright annual gifts received in the last fiscal year of $25,000+ Benefit Highlights: • Welcome packet with society-branded gift • Bucknell calendar • Invitation to President's Leadership Breakfast • Birthday thankview video email • Handwritten thank you card from a student • Access to exclusive opportunities to engage with the president, senior staff, faculty and students |
Lifetime Recognition Societies | |
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 | Grove Society Lifetime received, outright gifts of $100,000-$499,999 Benefit Highlights: • Welcome packet with society-branded gift • Society identifier on nametags at stewardship events • Invitations to exclusive society events • Early registration access to Reunion for members who are in a reunion year • Access to exclusive opportunities to engage with the president, senior staff, faculty and students |
 | 1846 Society Lifetime received, outright gifts of $500,000-$999,999 Benefit Highlights: • Welcome packet with society-branded gift • Society identifier on nametags at stewardship events • Invitations to exclusive society events • Early registration access to Reunion for members who are in a significant reunion year • Access to exclusive opportunities to engage with the president, senior staff, faculty and students • Opportunity to engage with the William Bucknell Society |
 | William Bucknell Society Lifetime received, outright gifts of $1,000,000+ Benefit Highlights: • Welcome packet with society-branded gift and membership directory for those who opted in • Formal induction into the society with a presentation of the William Bucknell Society golden bison statuette • Society-branded gold nametags • Invitations to exclusive society events including the William Bucknell Society Celebration • Early registration access to Reunion for members who are in a significant reunion year • Access to exclusive opportunities to engage with the president, senior staff, faculty and students • Concierge-level service and preferred seating at stewardship events |
Legacy Recognition Society | |
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 | Ellen Clarke Bertrand Society Documented, planned gift donors Benefit Highlights: • Welcome packet with society-branded gift • Society identifier on nametags at stewardship events • Invitations to exclusive society events • Access to exclusive opportunities to engage with the president, senior staff, faculty and students • Ellen Clarke Bertrand Society newsletter |
Milestone Reunion Recognition Societies | |
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 | Gold Society Alumni celebrating 50th reunion with $50,000+ pledge Benefit Highlights: • Society identifier on nametags at Reunion events • Invitation to the President's Leadership Breakfast at Reunion • Invitation to the Distinguished Donors Hospitality Lounge at Reunion • Gold Society-branded gift |
 | Silver Society Alumni celebrating 25th reunion with $25,000+ pledge Benefit Highlights: • Society identifier on nametags at Reunion events • Invitation to the President's Leadership Breakfast at Reunion • Invitation to the Distinguished Donors Hospitality Lounge at Reunion • Silver Society-branded gift |
Recognition Circles | |
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 | Bucknell Family Philanthropy Circle Current parents and family members; outright annual gift of $25,000+ Benefit Highlights: • Welcome letter with a circle-branded gift • Invitations to exclusive events and receptions with University leadership • Priority access to hotel room reservations during Family Weekend • During your student's Commencement, priority access to hotel room reservations and reserved seating |
 | Chella Scott Circle In recognition of campaign commitments of $1,000,000+ women will be welcomed in the Chella Scott Circle, named for Bucknell’s first female graduate Benefit Highlights: • Society identifier on nametags at stewardship events • Recognition as a Chella Scott Circle member on the Pathmaker Project webpage |