Giving Societies

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 NSU's mission and goals as we continue to move forward toward 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 more than 800 members, whose 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 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.

Plaques on the fellows monument

Fellows Society Giving Levels

$50,000 to $99,999

Bronze Fellow*

$100,000 to $249,999

*President’s Leadership Level

Silver Fellow

$250,000 to $499,999

Gold Fellow

$500,000 to $999,999

Shark Circle Giving Levels

Shark Circle

$1,000,000 to $2,499,999

Ruby Shark Circle

$2,500,000 to $4,999,999

Emerald Shark Circle

$5,000,000 to $9,999,999

Diamond Shark Circle

$10,000,000+

Recognizing Your Impact

Celebration of Excellence

Shark Circle members are recognized at NSU’s annual Celebration of Excellence and given 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 established 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.

Group of students on mako hall doing fins up

President’s Associates

Members make annual gifts of $1,000 or more

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 is given for cash, irrevocable gifts, pledge commitments, and gifts-in-kind.

Contact Annual Giving

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