Your philanthropic support of students, faculty and academic programming is essential to Boise State’s advancement as a metropolitan research university of distinction. You make the difference.
Leadership Annual Giving
Donor Recognition Society
President's Club
The President’s Club is the university’s leadership annual giving society that recognizes donors whose charitable contributions to all funds, projects and philanthropic initiatives total $1,000 and above. Members are recognized with donor courtesies including exclusive experiences, special recognition and communications.
Donor Recognition Society
Chaffee Guild
The Chaffee Guild recognizes donors for their sustained financial leadership with cumulative contributions totaling $100,000 or more. The Chaffee Guild is named in honor of President Eugene B. Chaffee and his wife, Mrs. Lois Chaffee, the university’s first philanthropists. Dr. Chaffee was the guiding force behind the expansion of Boise Junior College and its evolution into Boise State University.
Charitable Estate Planning
Barnwell Society
The Barnwell Society recognizes individuals who have chosen to benefit Boise State University through their deferred charitable gift plans. The society is named for Bishop Middleton S. Barnwell, Boise State’s first president.
Bronco Athletic Association
The Lyle Smith Society
The Lyle Smith Society — a leadership giving society to increase philanthropic revenues for Boise State Athletics, supporting operational needs and capital priorities — will position Bronco student-athletes for greater success in the classroom, in competition, and in life after graduation.
Consecutive Giving
Loyal Broncos
You’ve shown your support by giving to Boise State for the last two years and we want to thank you. As a regular donor, you are a part of our Loyal Broncos, those who consistently give year-after-year and always step up when asked to help.
Parent & Family Philanthropy Circle
Join a community of fellow Bronco parents and family members to further the mission of Boise State in meaningful ways through philanthropy. Members of the Parent & Family Philanthropy Circle engage deeply with the university and act as valued advocates within the larger community of Boise State parents and family members.