1883 Society
The 1883 Society was commissioned during the 125th anniversary year of Houghton College to honor donors who give $1,000 or more annually. Their gifts reflect a commitment to Christian higher education and the transformation of Houghton students into people of character, competence and conviction.
Hundreds of alumni and friends express their commitment to the Houghton College mission and became charter members of the 1883 Society. In doing so, they became ambassadors of the “1883 Possibility” – that dream of Willard J. Houghton focused on high quality education dedicated to God’s glory.
The 1883 Society welcomes as a member any Houghton College alumni or friend who gives a total of $1,000 or more within the current academic year (June 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011). You may give a gift at one time or over the course of the year. The gift may go to the Houghton College Student Scholarship Fund or to an existing project or designation of your choice.
To put it simply, a cumulative gift of $1,000 or more, given sometime during the current academic year to any area of the college, entitles you to become an 1883 Society member. Additional cumulative gifts of $1,000 or more on an annual basis will renew 1883 Society membership in subsequent years.
As a symbol of our appreciation for this commitment, members of the 1883 Society will receive special news and updates directly from President Shirley Mullen, invitations to special events and activities, and recognition on a commemorative plaque.
We invite you to join us a member of the 1883 Society today. Your gifts will equip the next generation of Houghton graduates to lead and labor as scholar servants in an ever-changing world. To make your gift now, click here, or call the Advancement Office at 585-567-9340.
