Each year, many who care deeply about ACU's future indicate their partnership through a gift of cash, securities, real estate, or personal property. View the 2007-08 Honor Roll of Donors. Abilene Christian University is indebted to these supporters for their generosity and sacrifices. The following societies are ACU's way of saying "thank you!"
The President's Circle
The President's Circle was established in 1969 to bring together those who are the strongest financial supporters of ACU. A cumulative gift of $1,000 or more to any area of the university during the school year (June 1 - May 31) qualifies the donor for President's Circle membership. Members enjoy a unique schedule of benefits and special events as a token of the university's appreciation for their ongoing partnership. This program recognizes donors at various leadership levels of support each school year.
| Purple and White Circle | $1,000 - 4,999 |
| Bronze Circle | $5,000 - 9,999 |
| Silver Circle | $10,000 - 49,999 |
| Gold Circle | $50,000 - 99,999 |
| Platinum Circle | $100,000 - 999,999 |
| President's Forum | Lifetime of $1,000,000 - 9,999,999 |
| President's Roundtable | Lifetime of $10,000,000 and above |
| Charter Members | Life Members from 1969 - 2002 |
For more information about becoming a member of this year's President's Circle, please contact John Tyson in the Development Office by email or by calling 325-674-2659.
Don H. Morris Team
In 1996, more than 8,000 alumni and friends were honored as charter members of the Don H. Morris Team. The team is named in honor of Don H. Morris, ACU's seventh president. He guided the university through a time of tremendous growth by encouraging broad support at the grassroots level.
Morris affectionately called his wife "Team," as she was his most important partner in life. The Annual Fund is the lifeblood of ACU, and all who support it are honored as being a part of the Morris Team.
The Don H. Morris Team recognizes all individuals who build the future of Abilene Christian University through gifts to the Annual Fund or Hope for the Future Scholarships. Morris Team members who give $100 or more in one school year (June 1 - May 31) are recognized for various levels of support.
| Team Players | $100 - 249 |
| Purple and White Team | $250 - 499 |
| Bronze Team | $500 - 999 |
| Silver Team | $1,000 - 4,999 |
| Gold Team | $5,000 - 9,999 |
| Platinum Team | $10,000+ |
For more information about becoming a member of the Don H. Morris Team, please contact Rendi Hahn in the Development Office by email or by calling 325-674-2748.
Heritage Society
The Heritage Society identifies, honors, and encourages alumni and friends of the university to participate in a long-range and often substantial gift to ACU. The Heritage Society honors those who have included ACU in their estate plans. This anonymous society is available to those who:
For more information about estate planning or becoming a member of the Heritage Society please contact the ACU Foundation.
