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To become a Friend or to renew your annual membership requires a contribution of at least $1,500. Friends who join at higher levels are accorded additional benefits as described below. Gifts accepted by the Institute may take the form of checks, securities or appreciated assets. All but a small portion of your gift is tax deductible.
Friends who wish to partake in a more tangible connection to the intellectual work of the Institute may join the Founders' Circle, a new level of participation that requires an annual gift of $25,000. Friends who engage with the Institute at this level may name a Membership in a School of their choice for one year and will have an opportunity to meet the Member whom they are sponsoring at a personalized special event hosted by the Director.
Other levels at which Friends may participate include the Chairman's Circle, with a yearly contribution of $10,000; the Director's Circle, with an annual gift of $5,000 or the 25th Anniversary Circle, with an annual gift of $2,500.
As well as the privileges accorded to all Friends, donors at the Circle level are awarded a guest membership for a friend or colleague, who will be extended Friend privileges for one year.
Additionally, members of the Founders', Chairman's and Director's Circles are invited to three special events hosted by the Director and may use Marquand House, the Institute's guest house, for a private party. Founders' and Chairman's Circle members are also invited to join the Board of Trustees for a dinner with the Faculty in May.
Friend ($1,500)
Benefits include access to:
- Friends Forums, Fireside Chats, Culture & Cuisine Series
- Institute lectures, concerts and films
- Institute symposia and other scholarly gatherings
- Holiday party and annual picnic
- Institute libraries and publications
- The Institute's Dining Hall
- A secure, dedicated website
25th Anniversary Circle ($2,500)
Benefits include:
- All of the above as well as
- A year's guest membership for a friend or colleague
Director's Circle ($5,000)
Benefits include:
- All of the above as well as
- Invitations to three special events hosted by the Director of the Institute
- Use of Marquand House for a private party
Chairman's Circle ($10,000)
Benefits include:
- All of the above as well as
- An invitation to join the Board of Trustees and Faculty for dinner
Founders' Circle ($25,000)
Benefits include:
- All of the above as well as
- A second guest membership for a friend or colleague
- Naming a Membership in the School of your choice for one year
- Meeting your named Member at a personalized special event hosted by the Director
For further information, please contact Pamela Hughes at (609) 734-8204 or 