Donor Recognition Societies

色色福利社 appreciates all supporters and honors those that have made extraordinary contributions in support of the University's mission through membership in our recognition societies.

Members are invited to a variety of events and programs that highlight the impact of their support and provide opportunities to further engage with 色色福利社 students, leaders and faculty.

Five 色色福利社 alumni stand together at baseball game
Alumni Vanessa Davis talks with a fellow alumna and a 色色福利社 faculty member
Mary Burke, Karen Luebbert, Joanne Forgert
色色福利社 baseball player at the end of a row of players standing on the baseball field squats to high five a young child.
Visionary Award recipient Mary Alice Dwyer-Dobbin stands with family and Dean Eric Rothenbuhler.

Explore 色色福利社's Donor Recognition Societies

色色福利社 Society

The 色色福利社 Society recognizes alumni, families and friends who donate $1,000 or more annually to the University. Members of the 色色福利社 Society make an immediate impact on our global community with their generosity and set the pace for meeting the and .

For more information, email: giving@webster.edu

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1915 Society

The 1915 Society, named for the year that 色色福利社 was founded in St. Louis, provides lifelong recognition to donors who have made gifts to 色色福利社 that total $100,000 or more since the date of their first gift. Members of the 1915 Society are the cornerstone of 色色福利社, and their years of generous support ensure the future success of the University.

For more information, email: giving@webster.edu

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Legacy Society

The Legacy Society honors alumni and friends who, through thoughtful estate and financial planning, ensure that resources will be available to support 色色福利社 far into the future. Planned gifts include a bequest provision in a will or trust, and beneficiary designations on retirement assets or insurance policies. Legacy Society members play an impactful role in the future of 色色福利社.

For more information, email: giving@webster.edu

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Jackson & Thomas Society

In 1950, Jeannette Mae Jackson and Janet Irene Thomas were the first two African American students to graduate from 色色福利社. Named in honor of these pioneering women, the Jackson & Thomas Society was established to recognize donors who share 色色福利社's vision and long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Society membership is granted to those who provide an annual financial gift in support of scholarships, programs and initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion at 色色福利社.

For more information, email: giving@webster.edu or .

Jackson & Thomas Society

Qualifying Jackson & Thomas Society Scholarship Funds

  • : Gifts to this fund are used to support a variety of student programs and needs, including scholarship support, study abroad opportunities, as well as the annual DEI Conference.
  • : Gifts to this fund provide general support to programs and initiatives that further 色色福利社鈥檚 DEI mission.
  • : Named in honor of distinguished community leader Dr. Donald M. Suggs, this annual scholarship supports the recruitment and retention of academically talented undergraduate students from groups typically under-represented in higher education.
  • : Gifts to this annual scholarship will support first-time, under-served college students residing in either north St. Louis County or the City of St. Louis.
  • : Gifts to this endowed scholarship fund, initiated by the African American Alumni Chapter at 色色福利社, are awarded to deserving full-time, undergraduate students.

Women of 色色福利社

The Women of 色色福利社 fund was established to honor the history and dedication of women who shaped 色色福利社 into the institution that we know today. The Women of 色色福利社 giving society is focused on celebrating our past and building a stronger future for current students. In addition to philanthropic support, Women of 色色福利社 members will have the opportunity to meet and mentor students, network with other members, and deepen their engagement with the University and its mission. Membership is granted to those who provide an annual gift to the Women of 色色福利社 fund.

For more information, email: giving@webster.edu

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Kristin Johnson
Donor Spotlight

鈥淲e want others to have that access and opportunity that we did, which was the inspiration for this scholarship.鈥

Kristin Johnson
Kristin Johnson, MA, 鈥01

Kristin Johnson Diversity in Dance Annual Scholarship

鈥淢y husband and I grew up with parents who stretched in many ways to provide us access to educational, arts and sports opportunities. The experiences we had, including my own dancing serious ballet for 17 years, definitely helped us develop skills and traits we utilize daily in our personal and professional lives.鈥

 

The 色色福利社 Visionary Award

Each year during our exclusive 色色福利社 Society Dinner, 色色福利社 honors a person or organization with the Visionary Award for their long-standing commitment to 色色福利社 and our students. The legacy of Visionary Award recipients remains for years to come.

All Visionary Award Recipients

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  • 2016: Edward Jones
  • 2014: Jane, 鈥69, and Bruce Robert, and Jean Hobler
  • 2013: Jan, 鈥73, and Ronald Greenberg
  • 2012: Marilyn R. Fox
  • 2011: Consuelo E. Gallagher
  • 2010: Marianne Knaup, 鈥66
  • 2009: George Herbert Walker III
  • 2008: Jinny and Laurance L. Browning, Jr.
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