The Torchbearer Society recognizes lifetime donors of $25,000 and more. Torchbearer Society members are leadership donors who have often been trailblazers in their own lives and through their generous support of USM are making it possible for others to follow in their footsteps. They lead the way in helping USM attain its mission and are the guiding lights who are making USM a great university.
To be eligible, a donor’s lifetime giving must total at least $25,000. There are six distinct levels in the Society to recognize philanthropic milestones.
Level 1 $25,000 Advocates
Level 2 $50,000 Trailblazers
Level 3 $100,000 Champions
Level 4 $250,000 Patrons
Level 5 $500,000 Groundbreakers
Level 6 $1,000,000 Visionaries
Torchbearer Society members receive the highest level of recognition at USM, including:
- The opportunity to be listed on the donor recognition wall at the new McGoldrick Center for Career and Student Success
- Additional recognition in online and print donor listings, and at USM Foundation events
- Exclusive Torchbearer Society events and access to VIP events
- Insider communications from USM and USM Foundation leadership, via email
- A Torchbearer Society pin
For more information, please contact Maddie Elliot, Associate Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship at madalyn.sirois@maine.edu.