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 80 percent of the 2011 Trinity College Fund and approximately 88 percent of overall giving to Trinity in fiscal year 2011.
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 eight 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 President's Circle
$100,000 or more |
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The Summit Society
$50,000 - 99,999 |
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Northam Towers Circle
$25,000 - 49,999 |
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Seabury Fellows
$10,000 - $24,999 |
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Jarvis Associates
$5,000 - $9,999 |
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Downes Society
$2,000 - $4,999 |
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Young Members: |
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The Classes of 1993-1997 will be included in the Downes Society with a gift of $1,000
The Classes of 1998-2002 will be included in the Downes Society with a gift of $500
The Classes of 2003-2011 will be included in the Downes Society with a gift of $250
The Class of 2012 will be included in the Downes Society with a gift of $100. |
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.
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) 297-5367.
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 about the Long Walk Societies, please contact Matthew Sahlin '08, Long Walk Societies program director, (860) 297-4284.