Giving Societies

Wall of Honor

Wall of Honor

The Wall of Honor, located in the Gateway Center, recognizes donors for their cumulative lifetime contributions. For questions, contact Kim Wendt, Director of Donor Relations, at (940) 565-3689.


Honoring Lifetime Giving

UNT deeply appreciates the individuals and organizations who choose to invest in our students' careers and creative faculty research. Donors are honored for their generosity through several recognition societies.

Members of the Lifetime Giving Societies have made substantial commitments of personal resources to ensure the ongoing success of the students, faculty and programs at the University of North Texas.

These societies recognize lifetime cumulative giving, beginning at the $25,000 level. The societies are named in honor of university leaders and significant traditions that have shaped our history: Lifetime President’s Council, Chilton Society, McConnell Tower Society and the 1890 Society.

Memberships and benefits for the lifetime giving societies are coordinated by the Director of Donor Relations in the Division of Advancement.


Lifetime Giving Societies

Lifetime President's Council

Recognizes individuals who have given $25,000 or more to any initiative prior to March 30, 2009*. Beginning April 1, 2009, donors who give $25,000 or more to the President's Council Fund will be recognized at this society level.

*Some donors qualifying for Lifetime President's Council membership are grandfathered. Please contact us for more details.

Benefits include, but are not limited to

  • UNT guest parking pass
  • Special recognition at donor appreciation events
  • Annual donor appreciation event
  • Inclusion on the Wall of Honor

Chilton Society

Named for university founder Joshua Chilton, the Chilton Society recognizes contributions to any program from individuals and organizations that total $100,000 or more.

Benefits include, but are not limited to

  • UNT guest parking pass
  • Special recognition at donor appreciation events
  • Annual donor appreciation event
  • Inclusion on the Wall of Honor

Learn about the society's namesake, Joshua Chilton.

McConnell Tower Society

This distinguished society recognizes leadership gifts from individuals and organizations of $1,000,000 or more.

Benefits include, but are not limited to

  • UNT guest parking pass
  • Special recognition at donor appreciation events
  • Annual donor appreciation event
  • Inclusion on the Wall of Honor

Learn about the society's namesake, former UNT president, W.J. McConnell.

For questions concerning lifetime giving societies, contact Kim Wendt, Director of Donor Relations, at (940) 565-3689.

1890 Society

The 1890 Society takes its name from the year the University of North Texas was founded and honors those who have named the university in their estate plans.

Benefits include, but are not limited to

  • Lapel pin
  • Marble paperweight
  • Quarterly newsletter
  • Invitations to special events
  • Inclusion on the Wall of Honor

Learn more about the Spirit Bell which represents the 1890 Society.

For questions about estate planning, contact Rob Buchheit, Assistant Vice President for Gift Planning, at (940) 369-8277. Also, visit Gift Planning on the web.

Annual Giving Society

President's Council

In addition to recognizing lifetime contributions, the President's Council recognizes annual gifts of $1,000 or more to the President's Fund. Learn more about supporting the President's Fund.

School and College Giving Societies

College of Arts and Sciences

Arts and Science Guild
For more information, contact Nissa Wilkins at (940) 565-2048.

College of Music

Dean's Camerata
For more information, contact Elida Tamez at (940) 565-2243 or
Pamela King at (940) 369-7979.

College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Circle of Impact
For more information, contact Tena Burley at (940) 369-8208.

College of Visual Arts and Design

Avant-Garde
For more information, contact Eva Toia at (940) 565-7474.