How does one become a member of the Leadership Society?

A Lifetime Member of the Leadership Society is an individual who has fulfilled $100,000 or more in cumulative gifts in total. They are a member of the Leadership Society in perpetuity.

An Annual Member of the Leadership Society is an individual who has fulfilled $5,000 or more in cumulative gifts in the last fiscal year. They are a member of the Leadership Society for the following academic year.

Membership Year

Qualified Cumulative Giving

2023-2024 Leadership Society Member $5,000+ fulfilled in FY23 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
2024-2025 Leadership Society Member $5,000+ fulfilled in FY24 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
2025-2026 Leadership Society Member $5,000+ fulfilled in FY25 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)

What type of gifts are included in a member’s cumulative giving total?

The following donations are included:

  • Community Investment
  • Tax Credit
  • Teacher Excellence Fund
  • Capital Campaigns
  • Greater Good
  • Special Events
  • Grants and Designated Gifts
  • Corporate Matching Gifts

The following donations are not included:

  • In-kind gifts

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Leadership Society, contact Brenna Norris, Regional Director of Philanthropy, at (602)-438-7045 x 322 or Brenna.Norris@greathearts.org.