DONOR RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The Donor Recognition Program was established to recognize donors and to express gratitude to those donors who have distinguished themselves by their generous support the University through their ongoing and significant gifts.
Since 1931, the University of Louisiana at Monroe has provided outstanding academic, cultural and service opportunities for the citizens of Louisiana. ULM continues this valued tradition through an even stronger commitment in all areas of university life — as students in the classroom, on stage, in the research laboratory, or on the athletic field — strive to be their very best.
As a donor, your gift has a significant impact on current and future generations of students.
ESTATE AND PLANNED GIFTS
The George T. Walker Heritage Society honors those generous donors who have included the University as a beneficiary in their wills or have made other planned gifts such as charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance policies, or other qualified giving instruments.
PLANNED GIFT ESTABLISHMENT LEVELS - Minimums |
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$ 250,000 |
Charitable Lead Trusts |
$ 100,000 |
Charitable Remainder Trusts (Age 50 or above) |
$ 10,000 $ 2,000 |
Charitable Gift Annuities - Current (Age 60 or above) Additions |
$ 10,000 $ 2,000 |
Charitable Gift Annuities - Deferred (Age 40 or above) Additions |
Learn More About Estate and Planned Gifts
MAJOR GIFTS
The Kitty DeGree Bell Tower Society Program is based upon the donor’s cumulative lifetime giving to the University. This program is the most visible and distinguished donor recognition offered by the University and serves to recognize those donors who assist ULM in fulfilling its mission of providing the highest level of excellence in academic, research and service programs.
Donors are eligible for membership in the Kitty DeGree Bell Tower Society Program when their cumulative giving total reaches $50,000, including pledges and matching gifts.
LIFETIME GIFT RECOGNITION LEVELS |
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| $ 1,000,000 and above | Tower Society |
| $ 500,000 - $ 999,999 | Bayou Society |
| $ 100,000 - $ 499,999 | Ouachita Society |
| $ 50,000 - $99,999 | Cornerstone Society |
ANNUAL FUND
The ULM Annual Fund is the core private support program for the university. Annual support from ULM's alumni and friends is key to maintaining standards of excellence in all areas of the campus.
Gifts made through the ULM Foundation may be designated in any or all of the following areas:
- Priorities Gifts (unrestricted support for university priorities such as student scholarships and faculty development)
- Academic Gifts (may be designated to a specific College, School, Department or Program)
- Athletic Gifts (may support scholarships for student-athletes or may be designated to a specific sport)
Membership in the ULM Annual Fund recognizes ULM Associates and Partners and is based upon calendar year giving (January 1 through December 31) and is renewed annually.
Company matching gifts are included in the donor's gift total and membership can be held by an individual, married couple, or by a corporation, foundation or organization.
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ULM ASSOCIATES LEVELS
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ULM PARTNERS LEVELS
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| $ 20,000 and up | Diamond Associate President's Circle |
$ 500 - $ 999 | University Partner | |
| $ 15,000 - $ 19,999 | Platinum Associate President's Circle |
$ 100 - $ 499 | Sustaining Partner | |
| $ 10,000 - $ 14,999 | Gold Associate President's Circle |
$ 1 - $ 99 | Contributing Partner | |
| $ 5,000 - $ 9,999 | Silver Associate University Circle |
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| $ 1,000 - $ 4,999 | Bronze Associate University Circle |
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If you would like more information about ULM's Donor Recognition Program, please contact: