Leadership Annual Giving
Those who make leadership gifts to the L&S Annual Fund make a meaningful commitment to the College of Letters & Science and UW-Madison.
These gifts ensure tomorrow’s students encounter the kinds of life-changing experiences that foster creativity, excellence and leadership while protecting the value of an L&S Degree. The 1848 Society is a new way to recognize leadership gifts to high priority areas such as the L&S Annual Fund. Make a Gift Now.
The 1848 Society recognizes donors making leadership annual gifts to academic annual funds at the following levels:
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Giving Level |
Qualifying Gifts |
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1848 Circle |
Annual gifts of $1,000 to $2,499 |
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Buckingham Circle |
Annual gifts of $2,500 to $4,999 |
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Bascom Hill Circle |
Annual gifts of $5,000 to $9,999 |
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On Wisconsin Circle |
Annual gifts of $10,000 to $24,999 |
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Forward Circle |
Annual gifts of $25,000 to $49,999 |
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Varsity Circle |
Annual gifts of $50,000 to $99,999 |
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Chancellor's Circle |
Annual gifts of $100,000 or more |
Other Giving Societies:
The Bascom Hill Society
The Bascom Hill Society recognizes those who have made cumulative gifts of $50,000 or more to the university. The Society provides a framework for those alumni and friends whose generous support contributes to the university’s standing as one of the most respected teaching and research institutions in the world.
The Wisconsin Legacy Society
The Wisconsin Legacy Society honors and celebrates alumni and friends who have made a commitment to support the University of Wisconsin-Madison through a deferred gift. These future gifts contribute to the growth and success of the UW-Madison, and will benefit future generations of UW students and faculty.
The Van Hise Society
The Van Hise Society recognizes those who have been most generous to the university, having made gifts totaling $1 million or more. The society encourages community and expresses gratitude to this exceptional cadre of philanthropists and visionaries have helped shape a great university.
