SUNY BUFFALO LAW PHILANTHROPY - SUNY Buffalo Law School

16SUNY BUFFALO LAW PHILANTHROPYCircle of LeadersA new standardof givingHow difficult would it befor your family to planits budget if you didn’thave a ballpark idea ofwhat your income will be from year toyear? Starting with good informationis half the battle, and that’s true forSUNY Buffalo Law School as well.The need for solid planning is atthe center of Circle of Leaders, a newpledge-based way to give to the LawSchool. Charter members are now beingaccepted; all you have to do iscommit to three years of leadershipgiving and you’re in the Circle!Circle of Leaders members pledgea minimum of $1,000 for each year oftheir three-year commitment. Giverscan choose to give at the Jacob D. Hymanlevel, $1,000 to $2,499 annually;the John Lord O’Brian level, $2,500 to$4,999 annually; or the Edwin &Erma Jaeckle level, $5,000 or more annually.Members of the GOLD Group,graduates from 2002 to 2011, can jointhe Circle of Leaders with a minimumgift of $500 per year.All members receive a chartermember certificate, suitable for framing,and a Circle of Leaders lapel pin.“By serving as a focal point for LawSchool philanthropy, the Circle ofLeaders helps the Law School plan, aswell as connect with more alumni andfriends who would like to be involvedwith the future of SUNY Buffalo Law .It is a positive program all the wayaround,”says Lucy Dadd ’04, assistantdirector of development, who overseesthe program.“The Circle of Leadershelps secure the Law School’s placeA new standard of giving from our most loyal donors. Join a new generation of leaders.Become a charter member of UB Law School’s Circle of Leadersby committing to three years of leadership giving – at the Jacob D. Hyman level,the John Lord O’Brian level or the Edwin & Erma Jaeckle level.IntroducingT H E C I R C L E O F L E A D E R S“The Circle of Leaders helps the Law School plan, as well as connect with morealumni and friends who would like to be involved with the future ofSUNY Buffalo Law.”– Lucy Dadd ’04, assistant director of developmenton a national stage of ideas and actions– a place where our past is rememberedand our future is playedout with energy, intellect and passion.”In addition, by enabling the LawSchool to plan three years out andcount on these pledged resources, theschool is able to progress more efficientlyand effectively in the areas ofstudent scholarships, academic programs,faculty hiring and facility improvement.Long-term private supportis key to securing SUNY BuffaloLaw ’s place as a world-class lawschool.Although undesignated gifts givethe school the most flexibility in addressingareas of critical need, you candesignate your gift to any area of theLaw School. Circle of Leaders membersdo not receive phone solicitations– their pledges serve as their AnnualFund commitment.For information on joining theCircle of Leaders, contact Lucy Daddat (716) 645-2113 or ladadd@ buffalo.edu.