Giving Societies

The generosity of our donors fuels everything we do at Southern Virginia University: empowering students to fulfill their capacity and be forces for good in the world. We cannot overstate the difference your annual donations make in their lives.

We are proud to honor the philanthropic leadership and loyalty of our donors through four giving societies.

Annual Giving Societies


$500,000+

Founders Circle

The Founder’s Circle is reserved for our philanthropic leaders who have pledged or given $500,000 or more. Circle benefits include:

  • Invitations to exclusive university trips
  • Meeting opportunities with President Cordon
  • Quarterly communication from President Cordon


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$20,000+

President’s Society

The President’s Society honors donors who have pledged or given at least $20,000. Society benefits include:

  • Invitation to exclusive Homecoming reception with President Cordon
  • Invitation to exclusive Founder’s Day reception with President Cordon
  • Quarterly communication from President Cordon


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$1,996+

1996 Society

The 1996 society draws its name from the year the Southern Virginia University was founded and includes those who have pledged or given at least $1,996. Society benefits include:

  • 1996 Society branded gifts
  • Receive exclusive content


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Up to $96

’96 Club

The ’96 Club is our most inclusive giving club for supporters who give up to $96. Club benefits include:

  • ’96 Club gift
  • Receive exclusive content


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