“I have grown into my own skin at Saint Mary’s and have been given a platform, a voice, and a method to be able to speak out on my opinions to make meaningful change.”
Leadership giving transforms possibilities into realities. At Saint Mary’s, gift societies are our way of saying “Thank you!”
The Madeleva Society
Total annual giving of $1,000 or more
Sister M. Madeleva Wolff, C.S.C. served as president of Saint Mary’s from 1934 to 1961. Her strong leadership and remarkable dedication helped make the College the institution it is today.
When you make a gift, you uphold Sister Madeleva’s legacy. You support scholarships. Underwrite student research. Preserve our campus. Undergird the academic experience. And much more.
Madeleva Society recognition levels are based on your total giving to all areas of the College within the fiscal year from June 1 to May 31.
Jubilee: $100,000 or more
Diamond: $75,000 to $99,999
Gold: $50,000 to $74,999
Silver: $25,000 to $49,999
Holy Cross: $10,000 to $24,999
Trustee: $5,000 to $9,999
Founder: $1,844 to $4,999
Presidential: $1,000 to $1,843
Benefits of membership in the Madeleva Society include:
- Personal thanks from our college president
- Invitations to special events honoring Madeleva Society members
- Madeleva Society parking pass for football weekends and other campus events
- Invitation to the annual Madeleva Society Football Tailgate
- A discount card for the Shaheen Bookstore
The Young Madeleva Society ($100-$900)
Levels of giving based on graduation year
It’s important to recognize our young alumnae who choose to give back. But we also know the years after graduation often include a long list of financial obligations. Saint Mary’s honors its Belles of the Last Decade (BOLD) through a special program created just for them. Membership is based on giving in connection with the number of years since graduation.
1 year: $100
2 years: $200
3 years: $300
4 years: $400
5 years: $500
6 years: $600
7 years: $700
8 years: $800
9 years: $900
Benefits of membership in the Young Madeleva Society include:
- Personal thanks from our College president
- Invitation to special events honoring Young Madeleva Society members
- Madeleva Society parking pass for football weekends and other campus events
- Invitation to the annual Madeleva Society Football Tailgate
- A discount card for the Shaheen Bookstore
The Tower Society
Total Annual Giving of $500 to $999
The Tower Society is the College’s oldest giving society. Like the iconic Le Mans Hall tower the society is named for, members preserve the stability of Saint Mary’s future.
The Avenue Society
Total Annual Giving of $200 to $499
Created in 1994 to commemorate Saint Mary’s 150th anniversary, the Avenue Society is named for the tree-lined entrance to campus. The historic drive symbolizes the strong traditions and long history of the College that Avenue Society members help support.
The Faithful Giving Society
Giving for the last three or more consecutive years
Faithful donors are essential to our ongoing work. Your decision to prioritize giving year after year helps us meet our most pressing needs and prepare for the future. The Faithful Giving Society is our way of honoring your dedication to Saint Mary’s. It recognizes all current fiscal year (June 1 – May 31) donors who have also made gifts during the prior two or more years.
The Mother Pauline Society
The Mother Pauline Society honors the memory of Mother Pauline O'Neill, "the Builder," by honoring those who help build our campus, scholarships, and operations through thoughtful estate plans. Mother Pauline built some of Saint Mary's most iconic structures, including Le Mans Hall. Members of the Mother Pauline Society fund vital campus priorities with their bequests, continuing Saint Mary's strong commitment to a liberal arts education for women in the tradition of the Holy Cross. If this sounds like something you're interested in, contact Director of Gift Planning Lauren Henzel to talk through your legacy gift.
Be sure to download the current edition of our Envision Newsletter for the recent campus events and wonderful donor stories.
Lifetime Giving Societies
Lifetime Giving Societies recognize the cumulative philanthropy of Saint Mary’s leading benefactors.
Ave Crux Society
$5,000,000 and above
Spes Unica Society
$1,000,000 and above
Le Mans Society
$500,000 and above
Ave Crux, Spes Unica (Hail the Cross, Our Only Hope) is the motto of the Congregations of Holy Cross founded by Blessed Basil Anthony Moreau in Le Mans, France.
Membership is based on outright gifts, pledge payments, realized bequests, and in-kind contributions. We review cumulative giving annually, and recognize our benefactors on the Tribute Wall in the main hallway of Le Mans Hall, across from the Office of the President.