HONORING GENEROSITY. INSPIRING LEADERSHIP.TRANSFORMING FUTURES.
Welcome to the South Carolina State University Cumulative Giving Societies, where generosity and leadership drive transformational impact. These distinguished recognition societies honor the unwavering commitment of donors whose lifetime contributions shape the future of SC State.
As a member, you join a community of alumni, friends, and partners dedicated to advancing the University’s legacy of academic excellence, innovation, and student success.
Your support fuels critical initiatives, opens doors of opportunity, and strengthens every corner of campus life. Explore the giving levels below to discover how your investment makes a lasting difference.
SC State's Giving Societies
Recognizes individuals, couples, organizations, and foundations whose generosity demonstrates an enduring commitment to the mission of SC State University and higher education.
Member Benefits:
- Invitations to select university ceremonies
- Exclusive commemorative gift
- Personalized updates highlighting the impact of your giving
- Recognition on the university website (www.scsu.edu)
Named for Dr. Miller F. Whittaker, SC State’s third president, this society honors donors whose generosity exemplifies leadership and dedication to advancing educational excellence.
Includes all previous benefits, plus:
- VIP access to a signature university event
- Recognition in annual giving and stewardship publications
- Custom-branded donor appreciation gift
- Advancement toward leadership giving recognition
- Recognition on the university website (www.scsu.edu)
Named for Dr. Robert Shaw Wilkinson, SC State’s second president, this society honors donors whose impact continues to strengthen SC State’s legacy of excellence.
Includes all previous benefits, plus:
- Enhanced access to select signature events
- Featured recognition in print and digital media
- Opportunities for personalized engagement with university leadership
- Invitations to exclusive donor briefings and campus experiences
- Exclusive donor recognition gift
- Recognition on the university website (www.scsu.edu)
The Bulldog Loyalty Giving Society recognizes alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends who make recurring monthly gifts to South Carolina State University. Through consistent generosity, members provide reliable, year-round support that strengthens the University's mission and creates lasting opportunities for our students.
No matter the amount, every recurring gift makes a meaningful difference. Monthly giving provides a dependable source of funding that supports scholarships, academic excellence, student success, athletics, and the areas of campus that matter most to you.
When Bulldogs give consistently, the impact extends far beyond a single gift, it helps ensure SC State continues to thrive for generations to come.
Why Join the Bulldog Loyalty Giving Society?
Monthly giving is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to support South Carolina State University.
As a member, you will:
- Provide sustainable support throughout the year
- Make your charitable giving convenient and affordable
- Increase your impact through consistent philanthropy
- Join a community of dedicated Bulldogs committed to SC State's future
Member Recognition & Benefits
Members of the Bulldog Loyalty Giving Society receive exclusive recognition and stewardship throughout the year, including:
- Recognition in the annual Donor Honor Roll
- Features in quarterly Advancement newsletters
- A personalized welcome packet and thank-you letter
- An exclusive Bulldog Loyalty Giving Society Lapel Pin
- An annual donor appreciation postcard featuring a student success story
- Invitations to select University Advancement engagement opportunities
Your recurring gift helps provide predictable funding that allows South Carolina State University to invest confidently in its students and priorities.
Your monthly support may benefit:
- Student Scholarships
- Academic Programs
- Student Success Initiatives
- Athletics
- Campus Enrichment
- Areas of Greatest Need
The Bulldog Loyalty Giving Society proudly recognizes alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends who have chosen to make recurring monthly gifts in support of South Carolina State University. Their consistent generosity reflects the spirit of Bulldog Tenacity and provides dependable support for scholarships, academic programs, student success, athletics, and other University priorities.
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Join the Bulldog Loyalty Giving Society
Becoming a member is easy. Simply establish a recurring monthly gift to the area of South Carolina State University that matters most to you.
Start Your Monthly Gift Today [Make a Recurring Gift]
Questions?
Division of University Advancement
(839) 271-1977 I cwill154@scsu.edu
$100,000 and above
Named for Thomas Ezekiel Miller, the founding president of South Carolina State University, this is the University’s highest giving society—recognizing visionary donors whose generosity transforms the institution and inspires others to give.
Includes all previous benefits, plus:
- Induction into the University’s premier donor recognition society
- Permanent acknowledgment in prominent institutional materials
- Priority access to reserved event seating and parking (where applicable)
- Invitations to milestone celebrations and leadership roundtables
- Opportunities to serve in honorary or advisory capacities
- Recognition on the university website (www.scsu.edu)
With deep appreciation, we honor the individuals whose remarkable giving places them
among the esteemed members of the Thomas E. Miller Society
Inductees of the Thomas E. Miller Society.
About the Thomas E. Miller Giving Society
Named in honor of Thomas Ezekiel Miller, the first president of the Colored, Normal, Industrial, Agricultural and Mechanical College of South Carolina (now South Carolina State University), the Thomas E. Miller Society recognizes individuals, couples, corporations, foundations, and organizations whose cumulative giving totals $100,000 or more.
This prestigious society honors those who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing the mission of SC State through transformative philanthropy. Members of the Thomas E. Miller Society receive the highest level of donor recognition, with benefits that may include permanent acknowledgment in institutional materials, invitations to exclusive leadership events and celebrations, opportunities for advisory or honorary service, and priority consideration for university engagements and experiences.