Leadership Giving Society

Each year, alumni, parents and friends who share a commitment to Clarkson’s growing distinction join the Leadership Giving Society by making a leadership gift of $1,500 or more.  This special distinction is our way of acknowledging your generous support and thanking you for your belief in the University’s mission and your commitment to our students.

Unrestricted leadership gifts help to ensure Clarkson’s success.  The University is profoundly grateful to members of the Leadership Giving Society, who make exceptional gifts on an annual basis and set an important example that encourages unrestricted annual giving to Clarkson University.

Your Annual Leadership Gift Makes a Difference!

When you make an annual leadership gift to the Clarkson Fund, you affect today’s students in relevant and meaningful ways every day. 

Your unrestricted leadership gift to the Clarkson Fund is extremely important to Clarkson because it provides resources that make an immediate impact.  As a flexible source of revenue, your unrestricted gift is quickly directed toward the University’s greatest and most fundamental needs.

But your leadership gift today is also an investment in the future.  Your support can help transform student ambition into action, ensuring that the University continues to maintain the highest level of excellence envisioned by its founders.

It is the commitment and support of alumni, parents and friends of Clarkson that guarantees that the University will continue to excel in a highly competitive market and educate leaders who will make their mark in the fast-changing global marketplace.

Here are just a few examples of how your unrestricted leadership gifts to the Clarkson Fund make a difference every day:

Thomas S. Clarkson Society   $50,000 and above

Last year, a new Getinge Model 522LS Gravity Steam Sterilizer was purchased for the Biology Department.  Both students and faculty use the autoclave while conducting research. (1 autoclave = $52,000)

Sandstone Society   $25,000 to $49,999

Students now have access to comprehensive academic support services in the new Student Success Center, which offers tutoring, academic counseling, advising services and accommodations for students with disabilities. (Cost to establish the new Student Success Center = $33,000)

1896 Society   $10,000 to $24,999

Every year, unrestricted dollars, budgeted to general financial aid, help provide financial aid packages to deserving students.  (Average Clarkson award portion of one incoming student’s financial aid package = $18,000)

The Hill Society   $5,000 to $9,999

One of the classrooms in the new Technology Advancement Center was equipped with a PC, DVD player and projector system, enabling technology integration into the curriculum.  (Technology enabled classroom = $5,000)

Golden Knight Society   $2,500 to $4,999

The library purchased an online subscription to the Journal of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery), which provides coverage of the most significant work going on in computer science.  (Online subscription to Journal of the ACM = $3,800)

Roundtable Society   $1,500 to $2,499

The University continues to expand wireless areas across campus, giving students and faculty more wireless access than ever before.  (Expansion of 3 wireless areas on campus = $1,500)

*Amounts are approximate and averaged.

                  Leadership Giving Societies

 Thomas S. Clarkson Society 

   $50,000 +
 Sandstone Society

$25,000 - 49,999
 1896 Society

$10,000 - 24,999
 The Hill Society

$5,000 - 9,999
 Golden Knight Society

$2,500 - 4,999
 Roundtable Society

$1,500 - 2,499

Please note: Total amount of gift may include any company matching funds.