The Founders Club was established in 1972 to recognize those alumni, parents, and friends whose strong commitment to Lawrence's mission and whose generous contributions to its programs place them in the first rank of its supporters. Through their leadership in giving and their interest in the welfare of Lawrence today, members of The Founders Club sustain the philanthropic and leadership examples provided by the founders of Lawrence University and Milwaukee-Downer College.
Gifts from Founders Club members provide the bulk of gift income to underwrite the college's operations -- which, of course, is the mission of The Lawrence Fund, the college's vehicle for annual giving. As Founders Club-level gifts underwrite 68 percent of The Lawrence Fund, no form of giving to the college has a more direct impact upon our students and faculty. The Founders Club recognizes those donors whose leadership gifts to The Lawrence Fund help Lawrence fulfill its mission.
Membership
Membership in The Founders Club is open to those alumni and friends of Lawrence whose strong commitment to the college prompts them to contribute gifts to The Lawrence Fund at one of the following levels:
| Lutetium (LU) Level | $50,000 per year |
| Lawrencium Level | $25,000 per year |
| Platinum Level | $10,000 per year |
| Gold Level | $5,000 per year |
| Silver Level | $2,000 per year |
| Bronze Level | $1,000 per year |
Membership in The Founders Club is recognized according to gifts to The Lawrence Fund in the college's fiscal year, July 1 to June 30.
A Rich Tradition
Since 1847, Lawrence has been shaped by a rich tradition of leadership. Our faculty is comprised of teachers and scholars who are both distinguished in their respective fields and dedicated to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts context. Our students graduate well-prepared to lead productive lives of service and commitment. Our alumni have made significant contributions in a wide variety of careers, and are a continuous source of civic leadership.
Just as Lawrence has benefited from a long tradition of academic and community leadership, alumni and alumnae of Lawrence and Milwaukee-Downer College have provided and continue to provide philanthropic leadership through The Founders Club.
An Invitation
Your faith in Lawrence and commitment to its purposes can be made evident to current and future generations through membership in The Founders Club. Each year -- usually in early May -- Founders Club members are invited to campus and given opportunities to review programs and plans related to Lawrence's mission and to attend a dinner in appreciation of the support provided by Founders Club members and other donors to the college.
For more information about The Founders Club, please contact the Office of Development at 800-283-8320, Ext. 6517. Development Staff
