Honor Your Graduate
Graduating from college is a significant milestone, a source of pride for both parents and students.
In recognition of the resilience, dedication and loyalty of the class of 2025, Sacred Heart is offering special, customized ways through a Capstone Gift, Family Fellows Graduation Gift, Graduation Leadership Gift or a Class of 2025 Class Gift to honor your student during their graduation year, and for some, a lifetime.
Capstone Gift
Establish a named endowed fund at Sacred Heart designated to the college, program or athletic team most meaningful to your student and family. It is one of the most impactful ways to give and provide a legacy that will exist in perpetuity.
As a special offering for the class of 2025, you will also receive a permanent recognition plaque on an office in the college of your choice.
In recognition of your generous philanthropic support:
- Your student and two family members will be invited to the 2025 Pioneer Scholarship Gala. You will be recognized at the exclusive President’s Cocktail Reception with trustees and special guests. This black-tie gala includes dinner, presentations and dancing
- Commencement arrangements
- Special invitation and recognition at the Parents & Family Council Graduation reception with President Petillo for your family and guests
- Graduation cord for your student to wear at Commencement in recognition of your investment
Capstone Gifts start at $25,000 with up to three pledge years. *For pledged graduation gifts, first pledge payment must be made by April 15, 2025.
Family Fellows Graduation Gift
Designate your Family Fellows Graduation Gift to the college, program or athletic team most meaningful to your student and family.
- Special invitation and recognition at the Parents & Family Council Graduation reception with President Petillo for your family
- Commencement arrangements
- Graduation cord to wear at Commencement in recognition of your investment at SHU
Family Fellows Graduation Gift of $10,000 and more
Graduation Leadership Gift
Designate your Graduation Leadership Gift to the college, program or athletic team most meaningful to your student and family.
- Special invitation and recognition at the Parents & Family Council Graduation reception with President Petillo for your family
- Graduation cord to wear at Commencement in recognition of your investment at SHU
Graduation Gift of $2,500 - $9,999
Graduation Cord
Honor your graduate with a tribute gift of $100 to the Class of 2025 Class Gift Campaign. In appreciation, your student will receive a graduation cord to wear at Commencement in recognition of your student’s SHU support.
For more information on gifts and pledges, contact Executive Director of Parents & Family Giving Melinda Formica at formicam@sacredheart.edu or 203-365-4896.