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Donor Recognition

We Could Not be Here Without You

Every gift to Carnegie Mellon has a direct impact on today's students and faculty. From cutting-edge research to world-changing innovations in virtually every field and industry, every contribution helps the university make an impact on people's lives around the world.

To help connect you, our supporters, with each other and the faculty and students who benefit from your support every day, Carnegie Mellon has established several donor recognition societies.

The Highlands Circle

Gifts of $1 million or more to the university over a donor's lifetime or through their estates. Learn more.

Who Can Join?

  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Corporations
  • Foundations

The Skibo Circle

Gifts of $500,000 to $999,999 to the university over a donor's lifetime or through their estates. Learn more.

Who Can Join?

  • Individuals
  • Families

The Dunfermline Circle

Gifts of $100,000 to $499,999 to the university over a donor's lifetime or through their estates. Learn more.

Who Can Join?

  • Individuals
  • Families

Andrew Carnegie Society

Gifts of $1,000 or more during a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Learn more.

Who Can Join?

  • Individuals
  • Families

Order of the May

Recognizes individuals who have demonstrated loyalty by giving to Carnegie Mellon year after year. Learn more.

Who Can Join?

  • Individuals
  • Families

John C. Warner Society

Current life income gifts or estate planned gifts. Members may also request anonymity. Learn more.

Who Can Join?

  • Individuals
  • Families

G.O.L.D. Program 

Graduates from the last four years and current students who give at least $250 annually.

Graduates from the last 5-9 years who give at least $500 annually. Learn more.

Who Can Join?

  • Individuals
  • Families
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