McElroy Circle — $1,000 to $2,499
Named for Boston College’s founder, John McElroy, SJ, the McElroy Circle honors ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä donors who aim to make a difference in the face of the unknown. In 1863, Father McElroy fought intense prejudice and labored tirelessly for two decades to realize his vision of a Catholic school of higher education in Boston. If not for his tenacity, there would be no ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä.
So, too, do McElroy Circle donors dare. With an annual gift of $1,000 to $2,499, donors enter the McElroy Circle to begin their journey of philanthropic leadership and engagement with ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä.
Benefits
Membership in the McElroy Circle, the first donor circle of the 1863 Society, comes with many benefits:
| McElroy | Bapst | Fulton | Gasson | Monan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receive annual report about the impact of your leadership gift including stories about the difference your philanthropy makes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private reception with the President during your Reunion Weekend at ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Opportunities to participate in ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä giveaways (bi-annually) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Member discounts for ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä Athletics tickets (selection will change annually) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Personal University liaison to facilitate your 1863 Society membership | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Opt-in to receive a copy of the First Year Academic Convocation book (selection will change annually) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Opportunity to have your story featured in ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä communications | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Parent Leadership Council (PLC) or (ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä Athletics) member benefits applicable) | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Digital subscription to Beacon magazine, ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä’s major giving impact publication | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Invitation to exclusive virtual and in-person opportunities to hear from faculty and administrative leaders | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Opportunity to meet with students, faculty, and university representatives, who are supported by your philanthropy | ✓ |
“ When I think about why I give back to ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä, it's because my mom always instilled in me the importance of giving back, and I am so thankful for the rich liberal arts education and strong business curriculum, long-lasting friendships, and impressive alumni community and network. I designate most of my giving to the sailing team; I loved the scrappiness of our team. It's been awesome to see the success, now with our own boats, boathouse, and championships. ”
â–ºHow to Join
Interested in joining or learning more about the McElroy’ Circle? Fill out our contact form below and a ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä representative will contact you within 48 hours.
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