We are looking at revamping our Donor Gift Levels benefits and are curious what other institutions do. Are the levels for cumulative gifts of the year, or for just one gift? Also, what are your levels and what benefits do you have. And ideas would be great! Katie Kupiecki Manager of Development Information Systems Aquinas College [i]--- Edited at 6/10/2004 1:37:42 PM by kupiekat[/i]

I would be interested in gift levels and benefits other organizations have also.

Our gifts levels include cumulative gifts for the year and lifetime gifts: Leaders Circle: fiscal year gifts totaling $5,000 or more Advocates Circle: fiscal year gifts totaling $1,000 to $4,999 Sponsors Circle: lifteime giving of $10,000 to $24,999 Leaders Circle: lifetime giving of $25,000 to $49,999 Builders Circle: lifetime giving of $50,000 to $99,999 Partners Circle: lifetime giving of $100,000 to $249,999 Patrons Circle: lifetime giving of $250,000 to $499,999 Benefactors Circle: lifetime giving of $500,000 to $999,999 Founders Circle: lifetime giving of $1,000,000 or more

We have a Founders Society which consists of Benefactors -$5,000 and up Patrons - $2,500 - $4,999 Members - $1,000 - $2,499 Then we have Club Members consisting of: Coprorate Partners for bus/org of $500 & up Presidents - $500 - $999 Associates Club $250 - $499 Friends - $25 - $249 We are looking into having a club for those who continue to support us year after year (3 - 5 yrs, 6-10 years etc). we just haven't "named" them yet.

We use cumulative giving on an annual basis. Breakfast Club - Employees that give $100+ (Blue collar only) President's Forum - $1000-$4999.99 (Individual & Corporate) Chairmen's Circle - $5000+ (Individual & Corporate) Any donor that has given a planned gift (Annuity, Bequest, Charitable Remainder Unitrust,verbally told us we're in their will)belongs to our Cuploa Society. Hope this helps! Laurel Laurel Quaintance Friends of Bassett Financial Analyst Cooperstown, NY 13326 [Email Removed] 'please forgive my typing mistakes!'