Become a part of the Ave Maria Mission Society today and join a group of dedicated individuals who are passionate about educating students in a faithful Catholic tradition-students who will have the intellectual gravitas, moral formation, and initiative to be tremendous forces for good in the world.
Recognition Levels
Chairman's Circle $50,000+
All opportunities of the President’s Circle plus:
• Special induction into the Chairman’s Circle
• Option to participate in Chairman’s Circle benefits through the AMU Annual Scholarship Dinner
President's Circle $25,000+
All opportunities of the Dean’s Circle plus:
• Meaningful opportunities to engage the President and other University leaders through dialogue and special events featuring Catholic leaders and luminaries
• Communication from the President on key AMU initiatives
• Invitation to participate in annual service project
• Invitations to exclusive events hosted by the President in areas like Washington, D.C., New York and Michigan
• Special access to AMU leadership and department heads
• Option to participate in President’s Circle benefits through the AMU Annual Scholarship Dinner
Dean's Circle $10,000+
All opportunities of the Fellow’s Level plus:
• Special access to Ave Maria leadership and department heads
• Option to participate in Dean’s Circle benefits through Ave Maria’s Annual Scholarship Dinner
• Special access to Office of Advancement staff when visiting campus
Fellows $5,000+
All opportunities of the Guardian Level plus:
• Option to participate in Fellow Level benefits through the Ave Maria’s Annual Scholarship Dinner
• Invitation to participate in a special service project
• Invitation to special events featuring Catholic leaders and luminaries.
Guardians $2,500+
All opportunities of the Advocate Level plus:
• Special access to AMU leadership and department heads
• Special access to Institutional Advancement staff when visiting campus
• Option to participate in Guardian Level benefits through the AMU Annual Scholarship Dinner
Advocates $1,000+
All opportunities of the Founder Level plus:
• Option to participate in Advocate Level benefits through the AMU Annual Scholarship Dinner
Founders <$1,000
• Invitation to on-campus events
• Subscription to AMU Magazine
• Periodic updates on university priorities and initiatives
More information
Recognition in the Ave Maria Mission Society is based on Mission Gifts.
Membership is renewable annually.
Recognition levels are based on the total of gifts, pledge payments, and matching gifts received in a single calendar year (January 1 through December 31). Unpaid pledges are not included.
Couples are recognized for the combined total of their contributions.
Gifts to Ave Maria University’s Annual Scholarship Dinner are recognized as Mission Gifts.
Restricted gifts to Ave Maria University are appreciated, but are not considered when determining membership in the Ave Maria Mission Society.
The Ave Maria Mission Society was created to advance the university’s highest priorities and provide recognition to donors who provide the critical funding that makes an Ave Maria University education possible. Mission gifts support scholarships, programs, faculty and opportunities to advance the institution.
