President’s Society

Why Join the President’s Society

Fulfilling the university's mission takes talent, passion, and dedication. Most of all, it takes philanthropic leadership from committed donors like you.

The President's Society recognizes those who make exemplary annual gifts of $2,500 or more to the University of St. Thomas. Early career alumni are eligible for the President's Society at adjusted giving levels (see below).

Benefits of the President's Society include an invitation to an annual meeting (virtual) with the St. Thomas President and priority access in purchasing tickets to the renowned St. Thomas Christmas Concert.

Early Career Membership Levels

In recognition of the critical importance of early career alumni in leadership giving, recent undergraduate alumni can be part of the President's Society ($2,500) at alternative giving levels:

1-3 years after graduation: $250
4-6 years after graduation: $500
7-10 years after graduation: $1,000

Join the President's Society

Membership in the President's Society is based on dollars received during St. Thomas' fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Gifts to any area of the university qualify. They can include pledge payments, cash, matching gifts through consortiums (such as the United Way) and stock.

For donors who choose to be monthly sustainers (making recurring gifts on a credit card or from a bank account), total dollars contributed over the course of the St. Thomas fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) are counted.

Join more than 1,000 households nationwide whose leadership gifts drive the future of St. Thomas.

Member Stories

Scholarships absolutely made the difference between being able to come to St. Thomas. The scholarships covered those parts of my tuition that we were already struggling to pay. Giving money in the form of a scholarship, as a way to give back to the community, is a way to know for sure that those dollars will be spent in this exact community.

Colleen Lorenz ’04 MBA ’18

Member Stories

St. Thomas’ greatest gift to me was simply opportunity. Thanks to the generosity of donors, I was blessed with a scholarship, which made it possible for me to get an education, pursue my athletic passion and so much more.

Eyo Ekpo ’13

Member Stories

Once in a while, I'll even bump into Leyden scholars around the Twin Cities. It makes me feel good when they say how much it has meant to them. It has really been a joy – a joy for me and joy for them, it's a mutual thing.

Arelene Leyden, Donald and Arlene Leyden Endowed Scholarship