Fellowship Society

Philanthropy has been the driving force in transforming and advancing our mission since 1944. With your help, UNCF will invest $1 billion to create a future where even more young scholars are prepared for higher education, enroll in college, graduate, and excel in their chosen careers.

Fellowship Society Benefits

The Fellowship Society recognizes gifts of $25,000 or more that support A Moment to a Movement. UNCF’s six-year comprehensive campaign to raise $1 billion for capital and endowment funds will transform HBCUs, strengthen communities, and propel students toward career advancement and improved social mobility.

While each giving level comes with its own unique offerings, all Fellowship Society members will receive special benefits including but not limited to invitations to capital campaign events, exclusive updates about the campaign, and recognition on the donor wall at UNCF’s headquarters.

Click each section to learn more:

Forerunner

$25,000 - $99,999

Igniter

$100,000 - $499,999

Catalyst

$500,000 - $999,9999

Illuminator

$1,000,000 - $4,999,999

Accelerator

$5,000,000 - $9,999,999

Trailblazer

$10,000,000 - $49,999,999

Torchbearer

$50,000,000+

Benefits Include:

Invitation to Capital Campaign launch ceremony

Designated fellowship society VIP area with signage at Capital Campaign events

Public recognition at Capital Campaign events

Name or company logo on UNCF Headquarters Donor Wall at the Luminary level

Name or company logo in digital and printed campaign-specific materials

Fellowship Society logo on donor-related signs including reception tables and name tags

Fellowship Society lapel pin to wear at UNCF-wide events

Personal updates on Capital Campaign activities

Personalized gift commemorating the Capital Campaign

RECEIVES ALL BENEFITS OF THE FORERUNNER LEVEL PLUS:

Invitation to Capital Campaign launch ceremony as honored guests of UNCF senior leadership

Name or company logo on UNCF Headquarters Donor Wall at the Ignitor level

RECEIVES ALL BENEFITS OF THE IGNITOR LEVEL PLUS:

Access to signature naming opportunities

Public recognition and greeting by UNCF President or Board Chair at Capital Campaign events

Name or company logo on UNCF Headquarters Donor Wall at the Catalyst level

RECEIVES ALL BENEFITS OF THE CATALYST LEVEL PLUS:

Invitation to the Capital Campaign launch ceremony as honored guests of UNCF senior leadership and up to one (1) guest

Press Release on UNCF website leading to Capital Campaign launch ceremony

Name or company logo on UNCF Headquarters Donor Wall at the Illuminator level

Invitation to and special recognition at Unite Conference

Opportunity to add branded paraphernalia to event giveaways

RECEIVES ALL BENEFITS OF THE ILLUMINATOR LEVEL PLUS:

Invitation to the Capital Campaign launch ceremony as honored guests of UNCF senior leadership and up to two (2) guests

Name or company logo on UNCF Headquarters Donor Wall at the Accelerator level

Opportunity to speak at a UNCF event

RECEIVES ALL BENEFITS OF THE ACCELERATOR LEVEL PLUS:

Invitation to the Capital Campaign launch ceremony as honored guests of UNCF senior leadership and up to five (5) guests

Special seating, public recognition, and greeting by UNCF President & CEO at Capital Campaign events

Name or company logo on UNCF Headquarters Donor Wall at the Trailblazer level

RECEIVES ALL BENEFITS OF THE TRAILBLAZER LEVEL PLUS:

Premier access to signature naming opportunities

Invitation to the Capital Campaign launch ceremony as honored guests of UNCF senior leadership and up to ten (10) guests

Name or company logo on UNCF Headquarters Donor Wall at the Torch Bearer level

Tickets to their local gala or ball

fel·low·ship

/ felō SHip/

noun

Friendly association, especially with people who share one’s interests.

The Fellowship Society was named for those who lead the way in helping UNCF accomplish a shared goal: to accelerate transformational change that benefits our HBCUs, students and communities.

Leadership gifts to the capital campaign increase our capacity to uplift students and their communities, strengthen our member HBCU network, foster innovation, and sustain our programs and operations.

We are grateful for dedicated supporters who helped turn moments of kindness and generosity into a movement that will impact our HBCUs and students of color for generations to come.