Recognizing Your Support

Gift Societies

The Aurelia Henry Reinhardt Society
Named after the third woman president of Mills College, the Aurelia Henry Reinhardt Society recognizes alumnae and friends who have included Mills in their estate plans, either through a bequest intention or a charitable life income gift. Members are invited to an exclusive annual luncheon and other events.

The Cyrus and Susan Mills Society
Named after the two presidents who built Mills College in the late 19th century with a vision of equal education for women, the Cyrus and Susan Mills Society honors individuals who give $1,500 or more in a single fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).

Members of the Cyrus and Susan Mills Society enjoy invitations to events hosted by President Janet L. Holmgren, campus lectures, concerts, and other special gatherings.

Alumnae who graduated within the last 14 years may join the society with gifts of $100 to $1,400, depending on their class year.

The society includes the following giving levels:

• The Trustees' Circle honors and recognizes alumnae, parents, Trustees, and friends whose cumulative gifts total $25,000 or more in one fiscal year.
• The President's Circle honors and recognizes alumnae, parents, Trustees, and friends whose cumulative gifts total between $10,000 and $24,999 in one fiscal year.
• The Provost's Circle recognizes alumnae, parents, Trustees, and friends whose gifts total between $5,000 and $9,999 in one fiscal year.
• The Dean's Circle recognizes alumnae, parents, Trustees, and friends whose gifts total between $2,500 and $4,999 in one fiscal year.
• The Cyrus and Susan Mills Society recognizes alumnae, parents, Trustees, and friends whose gifts total between $1,500 and $2,499 in one fiscal year.

Recent grads can join too! Recent alumnae qualify for the Cyrus and Susan Mills Society at the following donation levels:

Other donor clubs

The El Campanil Club recognizes alumnae whose gifts total between $1,000 and $1,499 in one fiscal year.

The Pine Top Club recognizes alumnae whose gifts total between $750 and $999 in one fiscal year.

The Eucalyptus Club recognizes alumnae whose gifts total between $500 and $749 in one fiscal year.

The Lake Aliso Club recognizes alumnae whose gifts total between $250 and $499 in one fiscal year.