True Tiger Society member Paul Githongo ’09 supports the Student Emergency & Food
Insecurity Fund every year. “I was fortunate to have a meal plan when I was a student.
I knew students who either couldn't afford a meal plan or did not have enough meals
to feed themselves. After I graduated, that memory stuck with me,” Githongo says.
“I give back so students have what they need to create great memories at TU.”
True Tiger Society recognizes dedicated donors of two or more consecutive years. Contributions
may support any fund designation. Members of this society thrive on the knowledge
that they are sustaining TU and remaining loyal to an institution worthy of their
support. True Tigers fall within one of three tiers based on their level of loyalty:
Bronze: 2-5 consecutive years
Silver: 6-19 consecutive years
Gold: 20+ consecutive years
Not sure if you qualify? Contact Alison Armstrong, manager of donor engagement, at
410-704-3375 or aarmstrong AT_TOWSON for more information.
Founders Society
TU’s Annual Leadership Giving Society
Founders Society members Christopher ’93 and Jan Evans ’93 support the TU Fund every
year. “Our gift helps the TU Foundation relieve some of the financial burden and costs
associated with attaining a college degree. When we make a gift to TU, we are giving
back to the very place that gave so much to us. Every dollar given helps to continue
the TU legacy,” the Evans say.
Founders Society is TU’s leadership giving society for those individuals and organizations
with a strong affinity to see TU prosper. Founders Society members are those donors
who make annual, leadership level gifts. Members include individual donors of $1,000+
and organizations of $10,000+ per year. Contributions may support any fund designation.
Founders Society members receive invitations to engagement opportunities as well as
select communications.
1866 Society
TU’s Esteemed Annual Leadership or Lifetime Giving Society
1866 Society member David Diaz ’99 says, “There are many in our community who don’t
recognize their own potential. Helping others see that potential can completely change
their life trajectory and ripple outward to impact generations to come. I firmly believe
that if you can help one person, you end up helping many.”
The 1866 Society includes TU’s most generous annual leadership or lifetime giving
donors whose commitment to TU’s success is an example to our community. Members of
the 1866 Society are individual donors of $10,000+ or organizations of $50,000+ annually
as well as individual donors with $50,000+ in lifetime giving. Contributions may support
any fund designation. 1866 Society members receive invitations to private engagement
opportunities as well as special communications.
To become a member of either Founders Society or 1866 Society, contact James Brandenburg,
interim director of the annual campaign, at 410-704-2503 or jbrandenburg AT_TOWSON.
Tall-Wiedefeld Society
Giving to Advance Women at TU
“I am forever grateful for the financial aid and work on campus I had while at Towson.
The Tall-Wiedefeld Society is one way I can help students with expenses that may be
under the radar but necessary for their education,” says Tall-Wiedefeld Society member
Diane Bell '76
The Tall-Wiedefeld Society builds community and creates a permanent legacy to address
the needs of young women at TU. Our circle of members serves in leadership roles that
make a difference in the lives of students and in the life of TU. While gifts of any
amount to the Tall-Wiedefeld Society are greatly appreciated, there are three membership
circles:
Friendship Circle ($100-$499)
Leadership Circle ($500-$999)
Founders Circle ($1,000+)
Interested in becoming a member or learning more about the Tall-Wiedefeld Society?
Contact Linda Roush, senior director of development, at 410-704-3540 or lroush AT_TOWSON.
Tower Light Society
Building a Legacy for TU
Tower Light Society member Dr. James M. Anthony, professor of music history and literature,
is passionate about supporting students and giving back to the college that gave him
his start more than 40 years ago. Utilizing a planned gift, he established the James
Muse Anthony Music History Fund, an endowment that will be fully funded through his
will. “While I don’t have the ability to complete the entire endowment now, my planned
gift allows me to know that one day this fund will continue to inspire and support
students,” says Dr. Anthony. “That is reassuring.”
Established in 1997, The Tower Light Society (TLS) recognizes alumni and friends who
have included TU in their estate plans. TLS members have a tremendous and lasting
impact on TU. To learn more, contact Kathleen Hider, director of planned giving and
major gifts, at 410-704-6287 or khider AT_TOWSON