The Long Walk Societies

The Long Walk Societies (LWS) were formed in 1992 as a way to show the College’s appreciation for leadership gifts to Trinity College.  The LWS bring together generations of donors and volunteers--veteran leaders and emerging leaders--to support virtually every aspect of academic and student life.

LWS gifts accounted for 82 percent of the 2012 Trinity College Fund and approximately 92 percent of overall giving to Trinity in fiscal year 2012.

The President's Circle

$100,000 or more

The Summit Society

$50,000 - $99,999

Northam Towers Circle

$25,000 - $49,999

​Seabury Fellows

$10,000 - $24,999

​Jarvis Associates

$5,000 - $9,999

Downes Society

$2,000 - $4,999

Young Members:

The Classes of 1994-1998 will be included in the Downes Society with a gift of $1,000

The Classes of 1999-2003 will be included in the Downes Society with a gift of $500

The Classes of 2004-2012 will be included in the Downes Society with a gift of $250

The Class of 2013 will be included in the Downes Society with a gift of $100.

 

Benefits of Membership:

To express our appreciation for your loyal and generous support, the College offers the following:

  • Recognition in our Annual Report of Philanthropy and at Long Walk Societies events. 
  • Invitations to several LWS events on campus and regional receptions throughout the country.

Making a Gift:

  • 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.
  • You may send your gift through the mail to the Trinity Fund, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106-3100.
  • 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.
  • Corporate matching gifts count toward membership.
  • You and your Trinity spouse are eligible for joint membership.

For more information about the LWS, please contact Director of Annual Giving William Knapp, (860) 297-2366.