Recognition
Augustana College values the financial support offered by alumni and other friends of the college and is proud to recognize and thank these donors through the following gift clubs and societies.
Gift Club Levels
Membership in annual gift clubs is based on the total amount of gifts received from a donor during the college's fiscal year, July 1 - June 30. Matching gifts are included with personal gifts when considering gift club recognition levels.
Partners | Up to $100 |
Century Club | $100 - $249 |
Blue and Gold Club | $250 - $499 |
Bell Tower Society | $500 - $999 |
The Presidents Society
The Presidents Society is Augustana's most prestigious annual donor group, recognizing individuals who support the college's mission with gifts each year of $1,000 or more. To link the shared vision of Augustana's past presidents with our most generous benefactors, The Presidents Society circles are named in honor of our late presidents in the order of their service to the College.
The Presidents Society annual giving recognition includes:
Lars Esbjorn Circle | $1000 - $2499 |
T. N. Hasselquist Circle | $2500 - $4999 |
Olof Olsson Circle | $5000 - $9999 |
Gustav Andreen Circle | $10,000 - $24,999 |
Conrad Bergendoff Circle | $25,000 - $49,999 |
Clarence W. Sorensen Circle | $50,000 and more |
Cumulative giving recognition:
The Society of 1860 | $250,000 and more |
Throughout the year members receive communications from President Steven C. Bahls and invitations to events exclusive to members. Members are also recognized in an annual honor roll of donors publication.
Augustana Founders
Members of Augustana Founders are individuals who have chosen to benefit the college through their estate plans or other planned giving arrangements.
Members receive an invitation to an annual luncheon and are recognized in the Founders Honor Roll publication.
To join Augustana Founders, please fill out the application form here.
For more information about donor recognition, please contact:
Anne E. Bergren , Development Associate for Donor Relations
(800) 798-8100 x7228
annebergren@augustana.edu
Augustana College thanks the Augustana Endowment Society for its contributions to the college.


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