Newman University recognizes that all gifts from alumni and friends are a blessing to the University. Whether this generosity supports the educational programs, co-curricular activities for students, scholarships, endowment, or the maintenance of the equipment and physical plant, it represents an investment in the future of Newman University. As a sign of appreciation, Newman recognizes benefactors in these gift societies and clubs.
"To give away money is an easy matter, and in any person's (man's) power.
But to decide to whom to give it, and how large, and when, and for what purpose and how, is neither in every person's (man's) power nor is it an easy matter."
- Aristotle
The 1933 Society is reserved for donors who have given a cumulative amount of $1,000,000 or more in cash gifts to the University.
The Sacred Heart Society is reserved for donors who give $25,000 or more in cash gifts in the University's fiscal year.
The Monsignor McNeill Society is reserved for donors who give $10,000 - $24,999 in cash gifts in the University's fiscal year. This Society is named for Msgr. Leon McNeill, who served as the first President of Sacred Heart junior College, now Newman University, when it was founded in 1933.
The De Mattias Society is reserved for donors who give $1,000 - $9,999 in cash gifts in the University's fiscal year: This Society is named in honor of the foundress of the Sisters Adorers of the Blood of Christ, St. Maria De Mattias.
Jet Club is reserved for donors who give cash gifts of $1 - $999 in the University's fiscal year, excluding matching gifts and gifts-in-kind. This Club is named in honor of the Newman University mascot.