Giving Clubs
Annual Giving Clubs
The Annual Fund makes a world of difference by enabling SDSM&T to take advantage of educational opportunities that simply would not be available with operating funds from other sources, such as state appropriations and tuition and fees.
| Diamond |
$10,000+ |
| Platinum |
$5,000+ |
| Gold |
$1,000+ |
| Silver |
$500+ |
| Bronze |
$250+ |
| Prospector |
Under $250 |
Lifetime Giving Societies
The SDSM&T Foundation recognizes extraordinary contributions to the University through membership in Lifetime Giving Societies. Membership to the Lifetime Giving Societies is reserved to contributors who have given a gift (or several gifts) totaling $10,000 or more in cash, securities or gifts-in-kind.
| Legacy |
$1,000,000+ |
| Visionary |
$500,000+ |
| Benefactor |
$200,000+ |
| Patron |
$100,000+ |
| Sustainer |
$50,000+ |
| Promoter |
$25,000+ |
| Founder |
$10,000+ |
Heritage Society
Founded in 1994, the Heritage Society honors all of these alumni and friends who remember the institution in their long-term charitable giving and estate plans. The foresight and dedication of individuals who plan today ensure that SDSM&T will remain a high quality institution in the years ahead. Charter membership in the Heritage Society is granted to anyone making a planned gift prior to June 30, 2000.
- Wills and Bequests
- Life insurance
- IRA
- Charitable Trusts
The Foundation wishes to express its thanks and appreciation to alumni, parents, friends, corporations, businesses, organizations, and matching gift companies and SDSM&T's faculty and staff who give to the annual fund.