Dean's Society

DEAN’S SOCIETY

Leadership Giving at the Leeds School of Business

 


Will you join Leeds to shape the future of business?

We invite you to join the Dean’s Society by making an annual contribution of $1,000 or more
to any area at Leeds. Undergraduate alumni who graduated within the last 10 years
can join the Dean’s Society with an annual gift of $500 or more.

With your gift, you will join the forward-thinking Leeds community helping to
positively transform the future of global business. Leadership donors
are critical to the education and research happening at Leeds every day.
Every gift makes an impact, so please join us today.

Other Ways to Give

Contact our Advancement Team

Why invest in Leeds?

Dean’s Society members play a critical role in expanding access to a Leeds education for deserving students, creating opportunities for current students to learn and launch their careers, and seeding innovation that will reshape industries and bring about positive transformation.

School Highlights:

  • First Year Global Experience (FGX) will take 338 students worldwide this year to learn how international issues and cultural differences impact business. 177 students received over $223,000 in scholarships to participate.

  • Leeds Scholars Program provides a rigorous academic community, leadership training, mentorship, global enrichment, and specialized advising. The program boasts 100% placement for graduating students. 547 applications were submitted for Fall 2023 – up 74% from last year.

  • Leeds Mentoring programs supported over 1,000 undergraduate students this year. “Within Leeds, the mentoring program has helped me stand out in comparison to my colleagues. Working with Betty has enabled me to have a better grasp on the technology field and how marketing fits into that.” – Maddie Barrett, MKTG 2023

Dean’s Society Member Recognition

  • Invitations and early registration for events, receptions and networking opportunities
  • Exclusive opportunities to hear from the dean about the latest updates from Leeds
  • Stories about the difference your philanthropy makes in the Leeds impact report
  • Regular Dean’s Society impact communications

Giving That Works for You

Giving takes many forms, and we encourage Dean’s Society members to take advantage of the following options to make giving work for you.

  • Set up a recurring monthly, quarterly, or annual credit card payment.
  • Utilize your employer gift matching program.
  • Give through a Donor Advised Fund or foundation.
  • Make a tax-wise investment of appreciated securities or other assets.
  • Direct a charitable distribution from a retirement account.

By the Numbers
The Dean’s Society

Graphic reads: 458 leadership donors worldwide, $21M invested in Leeds by Leadership Donors in fiscal year 2022