Giving Societies

Named for the year in which DelVal was founded by Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf as the National Farm School, the 1896 Society honors, celebrates, and thanks those who demonstrate an outstanding financial commitment to the University by making gifts totaling $1,896 or more during a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Donors may join the 1896 Society by making a one-time gift, recurring gifts throughout the year, and/or matching gifts.

Members of the 1896 Society receive invitations to the annual recognition gala, as well as other exclusive events.

To learn more about how you can join this dedicated group of donors, please contact Rachel Mauer, director of alumni engagement and annual giving, at 215.489.2977 or rachel.mauer@delval.edu. 

Named in honor of Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf, who founded DelVal as the National Farm School in 1896, the Founders Society honors, celebrates, and thanks those dedicated donors who have chosen to support DelVal by establishing a planned gift or by including the University in their estate plans. Together, the members of the Founders Society create a legacy at DelVal that will transform the lives of students for generations to come.

Members of the Founders Society receive invitations to the annual 1896 Society Gala, as well as other exclusive events.

To learn more about how you can help shape the future of DelVal through a planned or estate gift, please contact Ann Mossing, director of major gifts, at 215.489.4830 or ann.mossing@delval.edu.

The G.O.L.D. Society honors, celebrates and thanks alumni who earned their undergraduate or graduate degree from DelVal within the past 10 years and who make personally significant gifts at the following levels during a fiscal year (July 1-June 30):

Alumni who graduated 1-5 years ago                        Gift(s) in a fiscal year totaling $100+

Alumni who graduated 6-10 years ago                      Gift(s) in a fiscal year totaling $500+

Alumni may join the G.O.L.D. Society by making a one-time gift, recurring gifts throughout the year, and/or matching gifts. G.O.L.D. Society members receive benefits especially for them, including an annual recognition event.

To learn more about how you, as a recent graduate, can join the G.O.L.D. Society, please contact Rachel Mauer, director of alumni engagement and annual giving, at 215.489.2977 or rachel.mauer@delval.edu.