The 1863 Society

Named for the year of the university's founding, The 1863 Society recognizes 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.

Founders Circle (lifetime giving)

Distinguished Benefactor

$5,000,000 total lifetime gifts or irrevocable planned gifts

Distinguished Patron

$1,000,000 total lifetime gifts or irrevocable planned gifts

Distinguished Fellow

$500,000 total lifetime gifts or irrevocable planned gifts

Distinguished Associate

$250,000 total lifetime gifts or irrevocable planned gifts

Chancellor’s Circle (annual giving)

Benefactor

$250,000+

Patron

$100,000 - $249,999

Fellow

$25,000 - $99,999

Associate

$10,000 - $24,999

Deans Circle (annual giving)

Partner

$5,000 - $9,999

Sponsor

$2,500 - $4,999

Member

$1,000 - $2,499

Affiliate

Young alumni donors - $250 for 5 most recent class years, $500 for 6-10 most recent class years

The William Smith Clark Society

Recognizing donors who make planned gifts or bequests.