Lifetime Giving Societies

Florida International University has six societies that honor the generosity of donors whose cumulative giving to the institution totals $50,000 or more.

Visionary Society

Members of the Visionary Society have made commitments of $10 million or more to the University.

As our imaginative and creative thinkers, members of the Visionary Society are able to envision the future of FIU with clarity and wisdom. Driven by their vision and passion, they light the path for all to follow. It is with their intuition that we are pushed to set, embark on, and achieve ambitious goals.

Trailblazer Society

Members of the Trailblazer Society have made commitments of $5 million or more to the University.

The Trailblazer Society honors those that grab hold of our vision and mission and blaze onward towards achieving our goals. Their fierce commitment and tenacious willfulness are what makes them motivated to take charge and create impact.

Presidential Society

Members of the Presidential Society have made commitments of $1 million or more to the University.

Dignified and confident—two words that embrace what it means to be presidential. The members of our Presidential Society represent those with high moral integrity and a desire to make a difference. They recognize the importance of legacy and they are proactive in making changes that benefit the university and our community.

Changemaker Society

Members of the Changemaker Society have made commitments of $500,000 or more to the University.

At the forefront of our efforts are the members of the Changemaker Society. They have ventured into territories that have allowed us to create meaningful waves of impact. Our Changemakers have taken great measures in order to create opportunities for our success and that of our community.

Groundbreaker Society

Members of the Groundbreaker Society have made commitments of $100,000 or more to the University.

The Groundbreaker Society symbolizes those that have first broken ground and explored the depths of impact that FIU can offer to our students, faculty, and community. They develop the knowledge and activities necessary to guide our innovative efforts. Through belief, resilience, and the drive to make a difference, our Groundbreakers represent where we are heading next.

Founders Society

Members of the Founders Society have made commitments of $50,000 or more to the University.

The Founders Society embodies FIU’s beginning. They symbolize the origination of discovery, creativity, and unwavering perseverance. Our Founders are pioneers of our university’s vision, mission, and values. They are the foundation of which we build upon.