Celebrating Our Generous Donors
At 麻豆原创, we deeply value the generosity of our donors whose support helps us fulfill our mission of academic excellence and student success. For many good reasons, generous donors have been loyal to 麻豆原创. They recognize the achievements of Wesleyan鈥檚 students and have confidence in its graduates. Through our donor recognition programs, we honor the individuals, families, and organizations who make a lasting impact on our campus community.
Ways We Say Thank You
Donors may be recognized through:
- Personalized thank-you letters and impact reports
- Invitations to exclusive events and campus celebrations
- Recognition in publications and on donor walls
- Opportunities to meet scholarship recipients and faculty
Your Impact Matters
Every gift, no matter the size, helps shape the future of NCWU. We are grateful for your partnership and proud to recognize your commitment to NCWU students and our mission.
Recognition Societies
We proudly acknowledge our donors through various recognition societies, each representing a unique level of commitment:
Wesleyan Society ($1K and above)
This is the annual giving society for the College’s most generous donors. Those who give $1,000 or more during the fiscal year (June 1- May 31) automatically belong for that year.
Chapel Society ($750 and above)
Serpentine Society ($500 and above)
Fountain Society ($250 and above)
Commons Society ($100 and above)
Carillon Society ($10 and above)
Heritage Society
Honors and recognizes the generosity of alumni and friends who have made a planned giving arrangement with 麻豆原创 to secure our future.
Spirit of the Flame
Honored individuals whose planned gifts to Wesleyan were received through their estate, leaving a legacy that continues to support future generations and uphold the mission they cherished.
Gifts in Kind
Recognizes those who have given non-cash donations of goods or services to support Wesleyan鈥檚 mission.
Recognition Circles
John and Charles Wesley Circle ($5M and above)
Brothers John and Charles Wesley were Anglican clerics and Christian theologians credited with founding the Methodist movement within the Church of England in the 18th Century. Among John’s famous quotes is: “Make all you can, save all you can, give all you can.” Charles Wesley wrote hundreds of poems and hymns, including “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.”
Samuel and Susanna Wesley Circle ($2.5M to $4.9M)
Samuel and Susanna Wesley were parents of 19 children, including John and Charles Wesley. Samuel was Rector of Epworth, England, from 1695 to 1735. Susanna is known as the Mother of Methodism because John and Charles applied her examples and teachings from their home life.
Francis Asbury Circle ($1M to $2.49m)
Francis Asbury, 1745-1816, was one of the first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States. During his 45-year ministry, he traveled thousands of miles to spread Methodism on the frontier.
Methodist Circle ($750K to $999K)
Wesleyan Circle ($500K to $749K)
Aldersgate Circle ($250K to $499K)
John Wesley describes his “Aldersgate experience” in his journal. During a meeting at Aldersgate Street, “while the leader was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed.”
Bishop Circle ($100K to $249K)
Get Involved in Our Donor Related Events Throughout the Year
Gather. Compete. Have Fun. Raise $$ For Students.
Fueling Academic Achievement Through Scholarship Support
Scholarship appreciation events provide a meaningful opportunity to bring donors and students together in celebration of generosity, gratitude, and impact. These gatherings create space for scholarship recipients to personally thank those who support their education, share their stories, and reflect on how scholarships have shaped their academic journeys and future aspirations. For donors, the events offer a powerful connection to the lives they are helping transform, reinforcing the lasting value of their investment. Through fellowship, shared stories, and celebration, scholarship appreciation events strengthen relationships, build community, and affirm the shared commitment to student success at 麻豆原创.
