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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

The 1856 Leadership Society

In recognition of Laurentians whose annual commitment to St. Lawrence totals $2,500* and above.

Members of the 1856 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.
  • Advanced registration to Laurentian travel experiences.

* $1,000+ for Young Alumni. Young alumni include anyone who has graduated in the last 10 years (Class Years 2016-2025 for FY26).

Sustaining Saints

In recognition of alumni, parents, and friends who have given consecutively for at least three years*.

Sustaining Saints will be extended the following courtesies:

  • Yearly "thank you" gift in the form of an exclusive, custom collectors item.

*For Fiscal Year 2026, the class of 2024 are granted Sustaining Saint status if they've give every year since graduation (two-year minimum).

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).

Parents Committee

The Parents Committee is designed to give interested parents the opportunity to be more closely connected to their child's St. Lawrence experience and to support the school in a variety of ways. No matter where they live, Parents Committee members actively participate in strengthening St. Lawrence (often through telephone, e-mail and written communications). Members must make a leadership gift of $2,500 to $50,000 annually to the St. Lawrence Fund. Learn more about the Parents Committee.