“Donors give because we have an exciting and unique sense of mission.”

—Willis D. Weatherford
Berea College President, 1967-1984

Berea’s Gift Clubs honor those alumni and friends who demonstrate their strong commitment to Berea College by giving at certain levels or remembering the College in their Wills. These clubs enhance communications and provide opportunities for us to recognize donors and ask for their input on College plans and activities. Gift club members are also guests at the President’s Dinner each fall.

Second Century Club
Since 1980, this special group of individuals—comprised first of alumni and now friends as well—has helped to significantly increase Berea College’s financial base. Each member receives a handsome desk plaque made of brass and wood, with spaces for annual tabs representing the years that membership is maintained. An annual gift of $250 ensures receipt of a bronze tab engraved with the year. Gifts of $500-999 qualify for a silver tab, and total gifts of $1,000 or more earn a gold tab.

President’s Club
Over the years, Berea’s presidents have worked, fought, and even suffered to offer the opportunity of education to promising students with limited economic means. The president welcomes all who wish to help him in this task. Lifetime memberships are conferred upon those who already have contributed $20,000 or more to Berea or indicate their intention of contributing $2,000 annually until $20,000 has been reached (including past donations). Membership may include the donor’s spouse.

Founders’ Club
Berea’s founders, including Rev. John G. Fee, risked their lives and made extraordinary sacrifices to establish a school where students who had no other opportunities could reach their potential. Founders’ Club members help to continue this legacy. Lifetime memberships are conferred upon those who already have contributed $50,000 or more to Berea or indicate their intentions of contributing $5,000 annually until $50,000 (including past donations) has been reached. Membership may include the donor’s spouse.

The Great Commitments Society
The Great Commitments Society recognizes an important group of individuals who play a key role in the future of the College. Members have included Berea College in their Wills and/or have established life-income agreements with the College. A garden behind Draper Hall is dedicated to these individuals with a plaque on the inside wall that reads:

THE GREAT COMMITMENTS SOCIETY GARDEN
To honor all those devoted alumni and friends of
Berea College whose testamentary gifts will
forever sustain its distinctive mission
and perpetuate its heritage.

Dedicated
September 27, 2003

If you would like to learn more about becoming a member of The Great Commitments Society, please contact Amy Shehee, Director of Gift Planning.

For more information about the Second Century Club, President’s Club, or Founders’ Club, please contact Mary Labus if you are an alum or Melissa Kelley if you are a non-alum.

Mary Labus, Coordinator of Alumni Information Services
CPO 2216, Berea College, Berea, KY 40404
Phone: 800-457-9846, 859-985-3034
Fax: 859-985-3905
E-mail:

Melissa Kelley, Coordinator of Non-Alumni Services and Direct Mail
CPO 2216, Berea College, Berea, KY 40404
Phone: 800-457-9846, 859-985-3010
Fax: (859) 985-3905
E-mail: