Recognition Societies

Â鶹Éç honors its loyal and generous donors through a variety of recognition societies, each designed to thank supporters for their generous annual support, investment over the course of a lifetime, or transformational estate commitments.

Thanks & Recognition
The Â鶹Éç community is profoundly grateful to members of the following giving clubs, whose support inspires and sustains our students and faculty.
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Colton Society
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Named in honor of the founding Director of the Newark Technical School, Dr. Charles A. Colton, the Colton Society celebrates the spirit of innovation and achievement that has distinguished the New Jersey Institute of Technology since 1881. Through their exemplary leadership, service, and generosity, members of the Colton Society stand at the forefront of the university’s ongoing efforts to prepare talented students for success across the STEM fields and beyond.
The Colton Society was established in 2019 and membership is extended to those donors whose lifetime giving exceeds $500,000.
For information on Colton Society membership, please contact Elizabeth S. Kornstein,ÌýInterimÌýVice President, Development & Alumni Relations, atÌý973-596-8548 or
elizabeth.s.kornstein@njit.edu.
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Loyal Highlander Society
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The Loyal Highlander Society, formerly known as the Cornerstone Society, recognizes alumni and friends who support Â鶹Éç for two consecutive years or more. Consistent donors provide the bedrock of support for sustaining our university’s decidedly upward trajectory.
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The impact of the unwavering support of Loyal Highlander Society members continues to pay dividends for the next generation of Highlanders, ensuring that our world-class public polytechnic university remains the greatest and most accessible producer of technological talent and knowledge in New Jersey, now and in the future.
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Â鶹Éç supporters can become a member in the following ways:

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Loyal Highlander Society members enjoy special recognition at signature events and throughout the year as an added thank you for their consistent philanthropic dedication to Â鶹Éç.
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Questions? Contact Levi Dillon, Director of Annual Giving at (973) 596-5677 or levi.dillon@njit.edu.
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*Consecutive years of giving are considered on a fiscal year basis (July 1 to June 30). Donors who have made consecutive gifts since FY23 (July 1, 2022) are automatically members of the Loyal Highlander Society.
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Leadership Circle
The Leadership Circle recognizes donors who contribute guidance and support to Â鶹Éç. As a member of the Leadership Circle, you are central to Â鶹Éç's pursuit of excellence by providing significant, disposable resources that have an immediate impact for Â鶹Éç students, faculty, academic programs and athletics.
Leadership Circle donors make annual contributions to Â鶹Éç of $1,000 or more and are recognized in the university's Honor Roll of Donors and receive special communications and invitations to exclusive events.
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For information on becoming a member of the Leadership Circle, please contact Shawn Brennan, AssociateÌýDirector, Annual Giving, at 973-596-3429 or spb5@njit.edu.
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1881 Society
The 1881 Society was created exclusively for those individuals and families who are planning or who have already chosen to leave a special legacy of leadership to Â鶹Éç through bequests, retirement plans, charitable trusts, and other planned gift arrangements. Members of the 1881 Society receive a unique lapel pin, as well as preferred communications and exclusive invitations to events throughout the year.
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For more information about becoming a member of the 1881 Society, please contact Beth Kornstein, Associate Vice President, Planned Giving, at 973-596-8548 or elizabeth.s.kornstein@njit.edu.