Giving Societies

Join a Giving Society

Our Giving Societies are a way of recognizing the generosity of our alumni and friends.

 

Loyalty Society

Eligibility

Open to alumni and friends who give at least $100 annually.

Benefits

  • Exclusive Digital Swag: Receive a collection of exclusive digital assets like a lock-screen wallpaper to show off your LAU pride.
  • Recognition on the Wall of Honor on LAU’s website.
  • Access to in-person and virtual events that support your professional and personal growth.

Trireme Society

Eligibility

Open to alumni and friends who give at least $1,000 annually.

Benefits

  • All Loyalty Society benefits.
  • Invitation to Trireme Roundtables, small luncheons with deans, faculty, and advancement leaders.
  • Priority entry or reserved seating at select LAU events.
  • LinkedIn Recognition: Digital badge and periodic shoutouts.
  • Donor Spotlights: Features in newsletters, social media, and website.
  • Trireme Lapel Pin presented at first Roundtable.

Founders’ Society

Eligibility

Cumulative Lifetime Giving of $100,000.

Benefits

  • All Trireme Society benefits.
  • Invitations to exclusive events and strategic briefings.
  • Exclusive global networking gatherings in London, Dubai, New York, LA, Geneva, Paris, and more.
  • Recognition at major university events and on the Advancement Website roll call and features.
  • Founder’s Insight Briefs: Biannual updates featuring faculty and student stories.
  • Annual Gathering: Signature event celebrating collective impact and legacy, and inducting new members.
  • Acknowledgement in the Printed Annual Report of the University as well as online Advancement Page recognition.

President’s Circle

Eligibility

Cumulative Lifetime Giving of $1,000,000.

Benefits

  • All Founder’s Society benefits.
  • Private dinner with the President and Board of Trustees (NYC or Beirut).
  • Exclusive briefings and insider updates on university priorities.
  • Priority invitations to global events and strategic forums.
  • Visionary Roundtables: Invitation-only discussions with leadership on global challenges.
  • Presidential Recognition: Featured in the President’s Annual Report and select publications.
  • Legacy Naming Opportunities: Priority access to naming spaces, programs, or endowed funds.