WL Mellon Society
The W.L. Mellon Society was created in 1997 to honor the business school’s founder, William Larimer Mellon. Modeled after his vision and generosity, the W.L. Mellon Society recognizes alumni and friends who continue his tradition of philanthropy at the leadership level.
Company matching gifts that increase your total fiscal year gift to $2,500+ qualify you for membership in the W.L. Mellon Society.
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Recognition Levels
- Dean's Circle $100,000+
- Founders $50,000 – $99,999
- Principals $25,000 – $49,999
- Fellows $10,000 – $24,999
- Partners $5,000 – $9,999
- Members $2,500 – $4,999
- Recent Alumni $1000+ *
- Student Members $500+
* Graduates within the last five years
$500+ Student Members
Current Students
- Donor listing on the donor board within the school
- Personalized staff contact
- Invitations to W.L Mellon Society events, such as breakfasts, lunches, and special experiences
- Early registration for select webinars and alumni events
- VIP reception with Alumni Board
$1,000+ Recent Alumni
Graduates Within the Past Five Years
- Donor listing on the donor board within the school
- Personalized staff contact
- Invitations to W.L Mellon Society events, such as breakfasts, lunches, and special experiences
- Early registration for select webinars and alumni events
- VIP reception with Alumni Board
$2,500 - $4,999
- Donor listing on the donor board within the school
- Personalized staff contact
- Invitations to W.L Mellon Society events, such as breakfasts, lunches, and special experiences
- Early registration for select webinars and alumni events
- Membership in Carnegie Mellon University’s Andrew Carnegie Society and all associated benefits
- Invitation to student capstone presentations
$5,000+
- Donor listing on the donor board within the school
- Personalized staff contact
- Invitations to W.L Mellon Society events, such as breakfasts, lunches, and special experiences
- Invitation to W.L. Mellon Speaker Series events
- Early registration for select webinars and alumni events
- Membership in Carnegie Mellon University’s Andrew Carnegie Society and all associated benefits
- Invitation to student capstone presentations
- Annual donor impact report