Giving Societies
LIFETIME GIVING RECOGNITION
Cornerstone Society
The Cornerstone Society honors individuals whose lifetime commitment to St. Lawrence totals $500,000 and above. The University finds it helpful to celebrate leadership philanthropy and the example it sets. Cornerstone Society members have made generous gifts during their lifetime and/or through their estates. The University greatly appreciates these examples of exceptional philanthropy.
Laurentian Leadership Society
In recognition of alumni, parents and friends whose lifetime commitment to St. Lawrence totals $100,000 and above.
ANNUAL GIVING RECOGNITION
Candle in the Wilderness Leadership Society
In recognition of Laurentians whose annual commitment to St. Lawrence totals $2,500 and above.
Members of the Candle in the Wilderness Leadership Society will be extended the following courtesies:
- Enhanced communication from the President and other senior leaders of the University
- Invitation to special presidential receptions
- Acknowledgement in leadership donor listings
- Advanced registration to Laurentian travel experiences
Sustaining Saints
In recognition of alumni, parents and friends who have given consecutively for at least three years, or who have given every year since graduation (two-year minimum).
Sustaining Saints will be extended the following courtesies:
- Special distinction in donor listings
Scarlet & Brown Club
The Scarlet & Brown Club generates important funding for athletic leadership and coaches to enhance the
student-athlete experience for current and future Saints. All gifts to Saints Athletics totaling $2,500* or more (one-time gifts or cumulative) will qualify for a Scarlet & Brown Club membership in a fiscal year.
Learn more about Scarlet & Brown Club member benefits.
* $1,000+ for Young Alumni. Young alumni include anyone who has graduated in the last 10 years (Class Years 2016-2025 for FY26).