The Chancellor’s Circle recognizes the important role played by the Illinois Annual Fund in our University’s ongoing strength and success. By honoring donors who give $2,500 or more in a single fiscal year (July 1 – June 30), the Chancellor’s Circle encourages leadership-level annual support.
The society provides recognition of the University’s most generous annual supporters, and is based on household cumulative giving across all departments, programs, colleges, and campuses. In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, Chancellor’s Circle members, represented 2,700 households and gave $50.4 million to the University of Illinois. There are four levels of recognition:
:: Platinum – $25,000 or more
:: Gold – $10,000-$24,999
:: Silver – $5,000-$9,999
:: Bronze – $2,500-$4,999
GIFTS
Any gift to the University during a fiscal year, except grants, estate distributions, charitable trusts, and contracts are recognized by the Chancellor’s Circle. In other words, one-time major gifts; payments on open pledges; gifts made through a payroll deduction plan; annual fund gifts; gifts to public radio, the arts, and athletics all count toward membership in the Chancellor’s Circle for that fiscal year.
Designate your gifts wherever you’d like. Give to one, two or many units on any of the University of Illinois campuses. Give when you make your usual gift during the year or give multiple times throughout the year. It’s your choice! Once your gifts reach a total of $2,500 in that fiscal year (July 1 - June 30), you are automatically a member of the Chancellor’s Circle for that year. Matching gifts are also counted in the cumulative annual total for recognition.
BENEFITS
Chancellor’s Circle members are recognized in an annual honor roll, published after the close of the fiscal year, and may receive correspondence from the Chancellor and invitations to and recognition at selected events throughout the year. The Chancellor’s Circle offers the opportunity for donors to be recognized by the University each year as leaders in annual giving.
Need Membership information?
The Illinois Annual Fund
University of Illinois
Swanlund Administration Building
601 E. John Street
Champaign , IL 61820
217.333.9174
giving@illinois.edu