Dear SHU Supporter,
The tremendous generosity of our many alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff has provided essential resources to enhance the academic and athletic programs, increase scholarship aid, and strengthen our outreach programs throughout the community. Despite the economic climate of the year, you continued to support Sacred Heart University, and we are truly grateful for your commitment to the university, and our outstanding students and faculty.
We are pleased to recognize the generous donors who made gifts to Sacred Heart University between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. Great care has been taken to ensure accuracy of this listing. Please direct any questions or corrections to Gina Gardner at
gardnerg@sacredheart.edu or 203-371-7964.
Thank you again for your support of Sacred Heart University.
Megan Rock
Vice President of University Advancement
rockm@sacredheart.edu
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS, 2010-2011
Donor Classification and Icon Key
LEAD Society (Loyal Engaged Alumni Donors)
The LEAD Society is the new giving society of Sacred Heart University that honors alumni who have supported the University for five or more consecutive years. The LEAD Society encourages annual support and participation at all levels. Membership is maintained as long as the giving string is kept alive from year to year. Members receive special invitations to University events and presidential receptions.
GOLD Society
The GOLD Society recognizes alumni who have graduated within the past decade and who, as leaders, have stepped forward to give back to their alma mater. Membership extends for one year to any individual or couple who gives $100 or more to Sacred Heart University. Matching gifts from employers count as part of the donation by an individual or a couple.
Curtis Society
Named for Bridgeport’s Bishop Walter W. Curtis, the founder of Sacred Heart University, this elite membership level is reserved for those who have included Sacred Heart University in their estate plans. Planned gifts include bequest intentions, life income vehicles such as charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts, designating the University as an IRA beneficiary, giving real estate but retaining the right to reside in the property for life, and naming SHU as the owner and beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
Giving Classifications
President’s Society Inner Circle....$25,000 and above
Benefactor..................................$10,000—$24,999
Colleague...................................$5,000—$9,999
Partner.......................................$1,500—$4,999
Additional Giving Levels
1963 Club...................................$500—$1,499
Associate....................................$250—$499
Pioneer.......................................$25—$249
Contributor.................................$1—$24
ICON KEY
*............. 3 or more years of continuous giving
**........... 5 or more years of continuous giving; if alumni,
denotes LEAD Society
MG........ ..Indicates a donor who facilitates a matching gift
MGC.........Matching gift company
GOLD...... GOLD Society - Graduates of the last decade who
have given $100 or more
IS YOUR LISTING CORRECT?
Every attempt has been made to provide an accurate listing of all contributors from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Please accept our sincere apologies if there has been an unintentionally omitted or misspelled listing, and contact the Office of University Advancement, Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825-1000, or call 203-371-7964. Gifts received after June 30, 2011, including matching gifts, will be acknowledged in next year’s Donor Report.