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Fellows Society 1964 Society President's Associates

NSU’s Most Elite Giving Society Levels

Be recognized for your philanthropic contributions to higher education, research, and innovation through one of Nova Southeastern University’s elite giving societies.

Gifts made by generous donors like you help fund the mission and goals of NSU as we continue to move forward towards our Vision 2025—changing lives today and enriching the future for those who come after us.

Fellows Society and Shark Circle

NSU’s Fellows Society was created in 2011 by Susie and Alan B. Levan to recognize and honor significant donor gifts. Members include individuals, corporations, foundations, and trusts, whose cumulative giving to NSU exceeds $50,000.

Shark Circle, NSU’s most elite giving society level, comprises Fellows Society members whose lifetime cumulative giving totals $1 million or more.

Together, the Fellows Society and Shark Circle total over 800 members, whose philanthropic generosity pushes NSU forward to success.

Membership Benefits

Fellows Society members are recognized in the program book distributed at the Annual Induction Ceremony.
Fellows Society members are recognized with plaques on the Fellows Monument in Fellows Way on the NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus.
Fellows Society members receive invitations to exclusive Fellows Society events, including the distinguished lecture series, holiday receptions, and special-access tours and presentations.

Fellows Society Giving Levels

Shark Circle Giving Levels

Recognizing Your Impact

Celebration of Excellence

Shark Circle members are recognized at NSU’s annual Celebration of Excellence and gifted a marble and bronze replica of Kent Ullberg’s Mako Shark Monument, which stands in the center of NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus.

About the Celebration of Excellence

1964 Society

NSU's 1964 Society is an esteemed group of alumni, friends, faculty, and staff who have created their legacy at Nova Southeastern University through planned giving. Help NSU meet the challenges of tomorrow by leaving a legacy for future generations of scholars, researchers, and students. Members are recognized for their philanthropic generosity in digital and printed publications and at signature university events featuring key NSU and community leaders.

Ready to leave your mark and ensure NSU’s continued success? Contact Shari Meehan at 954-643-3978 or smeehan@nova.edu, or Shu Zhen Bernardin at 954-268-6250 or shu.bernardin@nova.edu for more information.

NSU students sitting on giant letters that read "FINS UP!" on campus

President’s Associates

Members make annual gifts of $1,000+

NSU’s longest-existing donor recognition program, the President’s Associates, comprises annual donors who give $1,000 to $49,999 cumulatively within the fiscal year. Recognition includes cash, irrevocable gifts, pledge commitments, and gifts-in-kind.

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