Cornerstone Society

The Cornerstone Society recognizes the exceptional commitment of graduates, families and friends who, through their annual gifts of $1,837 or more, provide a foundation of leadership support. The entry level for recent alums (one to 10 years out) begins at $100.

The combined support of Cornerstone Society members accounts for more than 80% of the dollars that sustain Mount Holyoke as a top liberal arts college. As part of this group, which represents just 10% of donors each year, you can play a critical role in advancing the mission of the College.

Levels and benefits

Advocate

  • Opportunities to meet and network with other Cornerstone Society members at events.
  • Listing in donor honor rolls.
  • Mount Holyoke College calendar.

$1,837–$4,999

Patron

All of the benefits listed above plus:

  • Exclusive digital content showcasing faculty and student accomplishments.

$5,000–$9,999

Benefactor

All of the benefits listed above plus:

  • Opportunity to join an annual teleconference to learn about College priorities from senior staff and faculty.

$10,000–$24,999

Leader

All of the benefits listed above plus:

  • Faculty book.

$25,000–$49,999

Innovator

All of the benefits listed above plus:

  • Tailored opportunities to engage with the president or members of the College’s senior leadership team.

$50,000+

Recent alum Cornerstone levels

The entry level for recent alums (one to 10 years out) begins at $100 in the first year after graduation and increases by $100 each year through the 10th Reunion. Benefits are the same as the Advocate level.

Class Year Years After Graduation Cornerstone Level Monthly Payments
(based on 12 months)
2021 1 $100 $8.33
2020 2 $200 $16.67
2019 3 $300 $25.00
2018 4 $400 $33.33
2017 5 $500 $41.67
2016 6 $600 $50.00
2015 7 $700 $58.33
2014 8 $800 $66.67
2013 9 $900 $75.00
2012 10 $1,000 $83.33
2011 or older 11+ $1,837 $153.08

Family Leadership Circle

The Family Leadership Circle is a community of parents, grandparents and other relatives who understand the power of a Mount Holyoke education to drive change, and who want to have a meaningful impact on the student experience. By making an annual gift of $1,837 or more to Mount Holyoke, you extend your commitment to the College’s enduring legacy as a member of the Cornerstone Society and join a dedicated group of families in the Family Leadership Circle whose investments empower the ongoing success of our current students and future graduates. 

Learn more about the Family Leadership Circle.