Recognition Societies

NJIT honors its loyal and generous donors through a variety of recognition societies, each designed to thank supporters for their generous annual support, investment over the course of a lifetime, or transformational estate commitments.

Thanks & Recognition

The NJIT community is profoundly grateful to members of the following giving clubs, whose support inspires and sustains our students and faculty.

Colton Society

Named in honor of the founding Director of the Newark Technical School, Dr. Charles A. Colton, the Colton Society celebrates the spirit of innovation and achievement that has distinguished the New Jersey Institute of Technology since 1881. Through their exemplary leadership, service, and generosity, members of the Colton Society stand at the forefront of the university’s ongoing efforts to prepare talented students for success across the STEM fields and beyond.

The Colton Society is the university’s newest recognition society, celebrating its inaugural year in 2019-2020. Membership is extended to those donors whose lifetime giving exceeds $500,000. To see the full list of the inaugural class members, click here.

For information on Colton Society membership, please contact Kenneth Alexo, Jr., Vice President, Development & Alumni Relations, at 973-596-8293 or kenneth.alexo@njit.edu.

Leadership Circle

The Leadership Circle recognizes donors who contribute guidance and support to NJIT. As a member of the Leadership Circle, you are central to NJIT's pursuit of excellence by providing significant, disposable resources that have an immediate impact for NJIT students, faculty, academic programs and athletics.

Leadership Circle donors make annual contributions to NJIT of $1,000 or more and are recognized in the university's Honor Roll of Donors and receive special communications and invitations to exclusive events.

For information on becoming a member of the Leadership Circle, please contact Shawn Brennan, Associate Director, Annual Giving, at 973-596-3429 or spb5@njit.edu.

 

Cornerstone Society

The Cornerstone Society recognizes alumni and friends whose annual gifts serve as the foundation for NJIT’s continued growth. Members of this group have given gifts to NJIT for five or more consecutive years.

Ongoing annual support for consecutive years strengthens NJIT's ability to create and sustain innovative academic programs, launch outreach initiatives designed to improve the local and global community, provide first-rate educational opportunities for deserving students, and conduct landmark research.

For information on becoming a member of the Cornerstone Society, please contact Terry McGuckin, Executive Director, Annual Giving, at 973-596-5677 or mcguckin@njit.edu.

This year's Cornerstone Society Recognition Luncheon will take place on Friday, May 12, 2023, from noon to 3:00 p.m. in the Campus Center Atrium.

1881 Society

The 1881 Society was created exclusively for those individuals and families who are planning or who have already chosen to leave a special legacy of leadership to NJIT through bequests, retirement plans, charitable trusts, and other planned gift arrangements. Members of the 1881 Society receive a unique lapel pin, as well as preferred communications and exclusive invitations to events throughout the year.

For more information about becoming a member of the 1881 Society, please contact Beth Kornstein, Associate Vice President, Planned Giving, at 973-596-8548 or elizabeth.s.kornstein@njit.edu.