Donor Recognition

It is our great honor to recognize donors who have made significant gifts to further the mission of UMass Amherst by ensuring every student is offered the finest education and research activities are of the highest caliber.

Recognizes lifetime giving based on cash, pledges and irrevocable planned gifts

Visionaries

$5 million or more

Benefactors

$2.5 million - $4.9 million

Ambassadors

$1 million - $2.49 million

Fellows

$500,000 - $999,999

Patrons

$250,000 - $499,999

Recognizes annual giving based on cash received from July 1 through June 30

Pioneers

$100,000 or more

Pacesetters

$500,000 - $99,999

Partners

$25,000 - $49,999

Sponsors

$10,000 - $24,999

Advocates

$5,000 - $9,999

Associates

$2,500 - $4,999

Members

$1,000 - $2,499

Affiliates

Recent Alumni

In a new tradition, donors who have given consistently to UMass Amherst will now be recognized. The Loyalty Circle honors individuals who made gifts for five consecutive years, and increasing at five-year increments to 20 years and beyond. Their generosity has provided invaluable support to the campus.