Generosity from donors has been an instrumental part of Grand Valley’s development. To more fully recognize their support, the university offers five donor societies, which honor both lifetime giving and annual giving.
LIFETIME GIVING
The Grand Valley University Foundation’s three lifetime giving societies honor those whose significant contributions over the years have helped the university continue to thrive and grow.
GILLETT SOCIETY
The Gillett Society is Grand Valley’s longest-standing donor society and is named in honor of Richard Gillett, who was a driving force in the creation of the university. Individuals recognized in the Gillett Society are those who have included Grand Valley in their will or estate plan. These gifts may be directed to scholarships, to endowed funds, or to areas of special significance to the donor.
DEVOS SOCIETY
The DeVos Society recognizes the extraordinary friends of Grand Valley who have made gifts totaling $1,000,000 or more in their lifetime. These donors have helped to propel the university to the level it has now attained and will achieve in the future. The society is named for Richard M. DeVos, past president and later general chairman of the Grand Valley University Foundation from the 1990s to the present.
SEIDMAN SOCIETY
Seidman Society members are recognized for their cumulative lifetime contributions. Those gifts may include cash, pledges, matching gifts, and gifts in kind. The society is named for L. William Seidman, former member of President Gerald R. Ford’s White House staff and founder of Grand Valley State University.
Seidman Society Lifetime Recognition Levels Founder
Pacesetter Benefactor
$500,000—$999,999 $250,000—$499,999 $100,000—$249,999
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www.gvsu.edu/giving/AR2014
GIVING SOCIETIES AT GRAND VALLEY
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