Giving Societies
Giving Societies highlights donors at all levels of giving, showing their commitment to the University and its mission to provide a barrier-breaking education that will benefit them and their families for the future.
Cumulative Giving Recognition
The President's Circle
Cumulative-based and measures total giving. Members have the opportunity to join the University president for dinner and to receive other exclusive invitations. In addition, members qualify for the University's highest recognition awarded to benefactors of the institution: The Wentworth Prize. This prize is given by the NEIU Foundation and recognizes the significant investment made by donors in support of the University's Mission.
Gold ($1M+)
Silver ($500,000-$999,999)
Bronze ($100,000-$499,999)
Annual Giving Recognition
The Wentworth Society
Builds upon the University's history as an important educational institution within the City of Chicago. It is named for the founding superintendent of the Cook County Normal School, and the dates associated with it reflect significant milestones in ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø's history. Membership in this society is based on annual giving, and members receive unique benefits including exclusive event invitations to learn about the University's new initiatives.
1867 Founding as Cook County Normal School in Blue Island ($50,000-$99,999)
1949 Named Chicago Teachers College North ($25,000-$49,99