The Long Walk Societies were formed in 1992 as a way to show the College’s appreciation for leadership gifts to Trinity College. In 2005, the Societies were updated to reflect the outstanding levels of giving reached by donors to Trinity.
Members of the Societies are recognized for their leadership philanthropy, are invited to annual events, and receive special communications from President Jones and other members of the College staff.
Gifts at The Long Walk Societies levels accounted for over 80 percent of the 2009 Trinity College Fund and approximately 90 percent of overall giving to Trinity in fiscal year 2009.
The philanthropy of members of The Long Walk Societies touches virtually every aspect of the Trinity experience, from scholarships to faculty development to student internships. Each year, more than seven percent of the College’s operating budget comes from gifts to The Trinity Fund, led by donors to The Long Walk Societies.
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The Summit Society
$50,000 or more
Northam Tower Circle
$25,000 - 49,999
Seabury Fellows
$10,000 - $24,999
Jarvis Associates
$5,000 - $9,999
Downes Society
$2,000 - $4,999
Young Alumni:
The classes of 2000 will be included in the Downes Society
with a gift of $1,000
The classes of 2001-2005 will be included in the Downes Society
with a gift of $500
The classes of 2006-2009 will be included in the Downes Society
with a gift of $250 |
Benefits of Membership:
Members of The Long Walk Societies are Trinity's most valuable benefactors. To express our appreciation for your loyal and generous support, the College offers the following:
- Recognition in the Long Walk Societies Annual Report and at Long Walk Societies events as one of the College's leading contributors.
- Invitations to several Long Walk Societies events on campus as well as regional receptions throughout the country.
- Members of the Seabury Fellows, Northam Tower Circle, and Summit Society are engaged in the Long Walk Societies Scholar Program.
Making a Gift:
- You may make your gift with cash, check, credit card or securities. To make a gift of securities, please contact the Business Office at (860) 297-2090.
- You may send your gift through the mail to the Development Office, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106-3100.
- You may make a credit card gift using American Express, MasterCard or VISA by calling the toll-free gift line 800-771-6184 or by visiting the online giving page.
- Corporate matching gifts count toward membership.
- You and your Trinity spouse are eligible for joint membership.
For more information on becoming a Long Walk Societies donor, please contact Katy DeConti Golas '98, Long Walk Societies Program Director, by telephone at (860) 297-2366 or by e-mail at katherine.golas@trincoll.edu