Recognizing annual giving of $1,000 or more the Tower of Strength Society – Annual honors donors, alumni, and friends whose annual support makes an immediate and lasting impact on our academic athletic and medical endeavors, vital scholarship initiatives, and ground-breaking research. Your individual investment, combined with others who share your passion to elevate UC and UC Health, provides immeasurable outcomes for our students, faculty, patients, and programs.

To celebrate this special philanthropy, Tower of Strength Society – Annual members enjoy:

• Invitations to special events and other engagement opportunities
• Select complimentary classes at UC’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Details Here
• Select on-campus borrowing privileges to the UC Libraries, Details Here
• Discount at UC Bookstore
• Fifty percent savings on one Communiversity class per term, Details Here
• Ten complimentary parking vouchers
• Exclusive communications

Society membership is based on cumulative giving during the fiscal year, July 1 – June 30, of $1,000 or more ($500 for UC alumni within five years of graduation).

Total giving from each household will be considered towards Tower of Strength Society – Annual recognition. If a qualifying gift is made by an individual or an individual’s covering account, Tower of Strength Society recognition will also be extended to the individual’s spouse.

FAQs

How long am I recognized as a Tower of Strength Society – Annual member?

Society members are recognized as such for one year following the close of the fiscal year in which the qualifying gifts are made.

Which gifts are recognized towards membership in the Tower of Strength Society – Annual?

• Outright Gift
• Pledge Payment
• Gift Plan Payment
• Recurring Gift Payment
• Event Registration
• Gifts-in-Kind
• Matching Gift Claim

Certain exceptions and exclusions may apply. Please contact the Donor Relations Team for information on your personal recognition.

Are there recognition levels in the Tower of Strength Society – Annual?

As of July 1, 2018, named recognition levels in the Tower of Strength Society – Annual have been discontinued. Members will be recognized upon reaching the minimum level of $1,000 or $500 for alumni within five years of graduation.

Do I receive recognition in the Tower of Strength Society – Annual for a pledge or recurring gift commitment?

The Tower of Strength Society – Annual is a receipt-based recognition society. Only gifts received during the fiscal yar, July 1 – June 30, will be counted towards membership. Pledge commitments and recurring gifts will be recognized when fiscal yar payments reach the minimum levels listed above.

PARKING BENEFIT

Parking vouchers are mailed to Tower of Strength Society – Annual members the month after membership status has been achieved. Members receive ten #2 vouchers which will expire one year following the close of the fiscal year in which the qualifying gifts were made. Passes are automatically mailed to donors in the tri-state area and are available upon request for other donors.

The parking vouchers are eligible for any campus garage, except during home football games and men’s basketball games. During home football games and home men’s basketball games the parking vouchers are valid at the Eden Garage.

Using a Parking Voucher:

• When entering a parking garage take a ticket. The ticket will be labeled with a #1.
• When exiting a parking garage first scan the ticket you received when you entered the garage with the #1 on it.
• Next scan the QR code on the back of one of the #2 vouchers you received as part of your TSS-Annual membership.
• The exit gate arm will lift and you may exit the garage.

If you have questions regarding the Tower of Strength Society – Annual or need assistance, please contact the Donor Relations Team at 513-556-9658 or UCFDonor@foundation.uc.edu.

The Tower of Strength Society – Lifetime recognizes donors whose cumulative commitments provide critical support to advance mission, growth and momentum. This support provides vital opportunities to advance education, outreach, clinical care and research.

The generosity of this elite group of supporters has transformed the University of Cincinnati and UC Health and they continue to lead through their philanthropy.

The Tower of Strength Society – Lifetime recognizes cumulative giving at the following levels:

Founder Level

$100,000 - $249,999

The Founder level provides a solid base for the Tower of Strength Society and for the missions and programs of the university and UC Health. This level honors our friends who have made cumulative gifts of $100,000 to $249,999, impacting countless lives through their generous support of our institutions.

Benefactor Level

$250,000 - $499,999

Members of the Benefactor level of the Tower of Strength Society provide opportunities with their gifts and commitments of $250,000 - $499,999. These members elevate UC and UC Health to new levels of prominence through their generosity and commitment to vital support, creating exciting learning and research opportunities.

Champion Level

$500,000 - $999,999

Champion level members of the Tower of Strength Society are dedicated supporters whose cumulative gifts and commitments range from $500,000 - $999,999. These bold and generous donors embody the spirit of helping others through their philanthropy. Their collective impact on UC and UC Health is immeasurable.

Visionary Level

$1,000,000 - $4,999,999

The Visionary level of the Tower of Strength Society is aptly named to honor our supporters who envision extraordinary excellence for the university and UC Health. These forward thinking philanthropists with their cumulative gifts and commitments of $1 million to $4,999,999, set a remarkable example of selflessness for others to follow.

Igniter Level

$5,000,000 - $9,999,999

Igniter level members of the Tower of Strength Society through their extraordinary generosity, set a remarkable example of selflessness for others to follow. With cumulative gifts and commitments of $5 million to $9,999,999 these exemplary philanthropists ignite innovative ideas to fuel the university and UC Health.

Rieveschl Level

$10,000,000 or more

This premier level is named for Dr. George Rieveschl, Jr., an internationally known chemist, scientist, UC alumnus, professor and researcher. He was a visionary philanthropist whose leadership and vision led to a culture of unparalleled giving. Members of the Rieveschl level have made cumulative gifts and commitments of $10 million or more.

Tower of Strength Society – Lifetime Opportunities

To celebrate this special philanthropy, Tower of Strength Society – Lifetime members enjoy:

• Invitations to special events and other engagement opportunities
• Special recognition at society events
• Select complimentary classes at UC’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Details Here
• Select on-campus borrowing privileges to the UC Libraries, Details Here
• Discount at the UC Bookstore
• Fifty percent savings on one Communiversity class per term, Details Here
• Exclusive communications

If you have questions regarding the Tower of Strength Society – Lifetime or need assistance, please contact the Donor Relations Team at 513-556-9658 or UCFDonor@foundation.uc.edu.

Through the Herman Schneider Legacy Society, the UC Foundation honors some of its most forward-thinking donors and advocates, all of whom share a commitment to the future of the University of Cincinnati and UC Health.

The society is named to honor one of UC’s most visionary educators – Dr. Herman Schneider. First as dean of the College of Engineering, then as university president (1929-32), he pioneered the concept and practice we know as “cooperative education.” Dr. Schneider’s innovation is a hallmark of UC education and has been adopted by schools and universities worldwide.

Established in 1993, the Herman Schneider Legacy Society recognizes those who include the University of Cincinnati or UC Health in their estate or financial plans.

The Outstanding Philanthropic Volunteer Awards recognize individual and group fundraising in support of UC and UC Health by community members, alumni, staff, students, and organizations. Each year, the University of Cincinnati Foundation honors those who go beyond the call of duty through their philanthropic efforts.

UC and UC Health volunteers demonstrate their commitment by generously giving their time, talents and treasures to provide education, research, clinical care and experiential opportunities for students, patients, faculty and staff. Without the work of these dedicated individuals and groups, UC and UC Health would not be where they are today.

The awards provide an opportunity to celebrate volunteerism and philanthropy. Award recipients are celebrated at the George Rieveschl Recognition Dinner and featured on a wall display in the UC Foundation lobby.

The nomination process begins in November and award recipients are approved during the UC Foundation Board of Trustees spring meeting. To recognize a philanthropic volunteer please complete the online nomination form.

ABOUT THE AWARDS:

CHAIRPERSON’S AWARD (First Awarded 1993)

The highest recognition for a volunteer who has made a noteworthy institution-wide philanthropic impact.

TRUSTEES’ AWARD (First Awarded 1993)

Recognizes a volunteer’s contribution to advance philanthropy for UC Health or a specific UC college or unit.

STAFF AWARD OF MERIT (First Awarded 2007)

Recognizes a staff member who has fostered a culture of philanthropy at UC Health or UC and embraces the spirit of George Rieveschl.

STUDENT PHILANTHROPY AWARD (First Awarded 2014)

Recognizes a student who has been highly engaged in philanthropic activities on the UC campus.

GROUP PHILANTHROPY AWARD (First Awarded 2015)

Recognizes a group that has been highly engaged in philanthropic activities at UC Health or UC and has made a significant positive impact.