Giving Societies
The Roger Williams Society recognizes donors who make gifts of $1,000 or more to any designation within a single fiscal year to Roger Williams University and/or RWU Law. Young alumni will be recognized at $250 or more (0-4 years out) and $500 or more (5-9 years out).
Through their vision and generosity, these leadership donors are an inspiration to others. Leadership gifts are most significant to the advancement of the University and its mission of excellence, as they typically represent more than 80 percent of the annual cash contributions to the institution.
In recognition of these generous donors, Roger Williams has established a number of leadership giving circles. Membership is renewable annually and is based on gifts made or facilitated by an individual and his/her spouse. Corporate matching gifts count toward membership if received or verified within the fiscal year. Alumni, parents and friends are encouraged to become members* of the Roger Williams Society in the following giving categories:
Founders Circle, $25,000 and above
Mount Hope Circle, $10,000 - $24,999
1956 Circle $5,000 - $9,999
Bay Circle, $2,500 - $4,999
Bristol Circle, $1,000 - $2,499**
*Membership benefits - All levels of leadership giving offer a variety of benefits for the donor, including: recognition in the Annual President's Report, a dedicated Roger Williams contact, and special notification and invitations to campus and regional events.
**Young alumni will be recognized at $250 or more (0-4 years out) and $500 or more (5-9 years out).
For additional information please contact:
The Office of Annual Giving
(401) 254-3071
annualfund@rwu.edu
Loyal donors are a cornerstone of the success of Roger Williams University. RWU is proud to honor the dedication of a select group of distinguished supporters who make a positive impact with their generous annual support.
The RWU Hawks Society represent an engaged group of alumni donors who have given for three consecutive years or more.
Hawks Society Impact:
The generosity of our Hawks helps to carry forward the mission of the university: To provide students with an education that is transformative, engaged, experiential, and inclusive.
How to Join:
In order to become a member of the Hawks Society, an alumni donor needs to make a gift to RWU for at least three consecutive years.
Benefits of Membership:
Hawks Society membership has many benefits, including:
- 3, 10, and 25-year donors receive an anniversary acknowledgment gift
- Special access to university events;
- A dedicated section of the RWU website;
- An assigned university representative that can answer questions
Questions:
Contact:
Office of Institutional Advancement; Annual Giving
(401) 254-3071 or annualfund@rwu.edu
Welcome to the Roger Williams University family! As an RWU parent or family member, you are a vital member of the University community. We encourage parents and families to actively participate in their student’s college career to provide additional support, resources, and opportunities as well as engage in campus-wide initiatives, events, and philanthropy.
RWU’s Parents & Families Giving Society is composed of parents and families who aim to provide critical philanthropic support to the University. Engaging with the Parents and Families Giving Society is a rewarding opportunity to become more engaged and involved with your student’s experience, the goals, mission, and future of Roger Williams, as well as RWU student success.
Opportunities to Join
Supporter: $500 annual gift
Advocate: $1,000 annual gift
Ambassador: $2,500 annual gift
Your support is directed to the Hawk Fund, which supports student activities, financial aid, and overall student support services.
Membership Perks
Supporter
- Make a lasting impact on the success of RWU students
- Hear directly from university leadership and receive expanded access to university administration
- Invitation to be a member of the Parent and Family Leadership Council
- Engage with other RWU parents and family members both on campus and in your local community
Advocate
- All benefits at the Supporter level
- VIP event access; Presidential events, commencement, and more
- Care package sent to your student during fall and spring semesters
Ambassador
- All benefits at the Supporter and Advocate levels
- VIP event access; Presidential events, and more
- A dedicated staff liaison
Questions or Comments
Aaron Buzay, Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement
401-254-3198 abuzay@rwu.edu
Lauren Tierney Swensen ’13, M’19, Director of Annual Giving
401-254-3262 lswensen@rwu.edu
Our Barristers Society is an exclusive group of our most dedicated supporters that have made a gift to RWU Law for three years in a row or more.
When you make a gift, you’ll impact a whole new class of law students. Your gift will help support and expand our rich array of live-client learning experiences at RWU Law – including pro bono projects, clinical externships, in-house clinical programs, field clinics, practice-based skills classes and more. As an alum, you know these programs help us prepare our students to be practice-ready lawyers.
For more information, visit the RWU Law section of the website https://law.rwu.edu/alumni/ways-to-give/barristers-society