Donor Recognition Clubs

President’s Society

Gift range: Within the President’s Society, there are various giving levels:

  • Young Alumni President's Society $1,000 (for undergraduate alumni who have graduated within the last 10 years) 
  • St. Robert Bellarmine Society $2,000+
  • Dr. Eugene V. Petrik Society $5,000+
  • Dr. Joseph McGowan Society $10,000+
  • Franciscan Circle $25,000+
  • 1950 Founders Circle $50,000+
  • Monsignor Horrigan Council $100,000+ 
  • Visionaries $1,000,000+

Benefits: Bellarmine offers complimentary appreciation events and other benefits for members and spouse/guest, including:

  • Knight of Knights black-tie dinner/dance  
  • Bellarmine Christmas Tree Lighting Family Event
  • Reserved seating at guest lectures
  • President’s Society seal for vehicle 

Learn more on our President's Society page.

1950 Society

Gift Range: The 1950 Society honors donors who give $1,950 or more to Bellarmine University each year.

Benefits: Members in the 1950 Society enjoy all the benefits of the President Society membership. Additional benefits to the 1950 Society include:

  • Donor College
  • Knight Time Reading
  • Knights and Pints Virtual Classes

Learn more on our 1950 Society page.

Heritage Society

Gift range: For those who establish an endowed scholarship or name Bellarmine in their estate plans. Learn more on our Heritage Society site.

Benefits: Members enjoy a special mass and appreciation brunch, plus an opportunity to visit with their scholarship recipients and others who are committed to Bellarmine’s mission.

Spirit of Bellarmine Society

Gift range: A gift of any amount for three consecutive years. Learn more on our Spirit of Bellarmine Society site.

Benefits: We recognize our 1,500+ loyal donors each year with a Bellarmine-themed gift of appreciation.