Giving Societies

Heritage Society

The Heritage Society offers recognition to alumni and friends who make the commitment to include Fresno State in long-range giving plans. These individuals do so through bequests, trusts, real estate gifts, insurance gifts, charitable gift annuities or other estate planning tools.

Heritage Society members are honored through on-campus gatherings where they learn about future university plans, student and faculty successes and meet like-minded donors whose commitment is a legacy of generosity.

For more information, please contact:
Steve Spriggs
559.278.8337  |  Email

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Pinnacle Society

The Pinnacle Society is devoted to honoring individuals whose years of thoughtful and generous contributions have made a distinct difference in education at Fresno State.

Pinnacle Founders are the philanthropic pioneers who have given $100,000 or more during their lifetimes to enhance academics, assist students, build facilities and advance other Fresno State programs.

The society has two more levels: The $500,000 El Capitan level and the $1 million Paramount level. Numerous Founders are now a part of the Paramount group.

Included in the recognitions for these two levels are art pieces depicting Ansel Adams' famous image of "Moon and Half Dome." A medallion with the image is given to El Capitan members, while a crystal obelisk including the scene is given to Paramount members.

For more information, please contact:
Leticia Cano
559.278.7459  |  Email

The President's Fund

This is also known as the President's Circle for Excellence, which recognizes esteemed individuals who provide annual discretionary funds that the university president designates for campus projects. President’s Fund donors help to support a variety of valuable programs and activities, touching the lives of students, faculty and the community.

For more information, please contact:
Peter Robertson
559.278.7392  |  Email

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22,000

The number of students in our classrooms, labs and other venues on an annual basis.

why give

“Making an investment in support of the university not only feels good but will make a continued return to you and others for generations to come.”

Richard and Collette Murray
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