The Loyalty Society

The Loyalty Society recognizes individuals who demonstrate an extraordinary degree of loyalty by giving to Rider each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

Gifts of any amount, to any area of Rider, given for two or more consecutive fiscal years count toward The Loyalty Society participation, and are greatly appreciated.

Loyalty Matters

Membership in The Loyalty Society signifies being part of a special community of donors dedicated to shaping the future of Rider. It's a community making a difference to every area of Rider — from informed and creative teaching, student scholarships, cutting-edge research, and service to the community and society at large.

When you give any amount to any area of Rider for two fiscal years in a row, you will be recognized for your generosity by The Loyalty Society. In order to sustain membership and achieve new recognition levels, simply make a gift every fiscal year without interruption.

The Loyalty Society is a vital community of Rider supporters, and the University is proud to acknowledge members at the following qualifying levels:

• Introductory — two to four years of consecutive giving
• Cum Laude — five to 14 years of consecutive giving
• Magna Cum Laude — 15 to 24 years of consecutive giving
• Summa Cum Laude — 25 or 49 years of consecutive giving
• Maxima Cum Laude — 50 or more years of consecutive giving

Recognition

Rider is extremely grateful for the commitment Loyalty Society members make each and every year. Recognition of loyal donors includes:

• Annual receipt of Loyalty Society Membership Card
• Loyalty Society Certificate of Membership - commemorating new milestones
• Presentation of a lapel pin - commemorating this milestone (15 or more years)
• Special recognition at select Rider events (15 or more years)
• Special recognition at select Homecoming events (25 or more years)
• Induction Ceremony hosted by President John R. Loyack (Summa Cum Laude and Maxima Cum Laude only)

Buyback Program

Membership is sustained as long as a gift is made to Rider every fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) without interruption. You can give to The Rider Fund, The Rider Scholarship Fund, any college, athletics program, scholarship, or any other area that interests you.

Rider alumni who have missed years of giving to Rider may rejoin The Loyalty Society by “buying back” any number of missed fiscal years and resuming annual giving. Each year may be bought back at a rate of $35.

Non-alumni parents, friends, faculty, and staff of Rider may also buy back any number of missed fiscal years to rejoin The Loyalty Society. Each year may be bought back at a rate of $35.

For questions about your prior giving history, please contact us.