The Rice Business Leadership Society is our leadership-level annual giving circle for individuals who donate $2,500 or more annually. Alumni who graduated within the last 5 years and current students can join Rice Business Leadership Society with an annual gift, or cumulative giving, of $1,000 or more.
The Rice Business Leadership Society is a group of donors who annually invest in the dean’s mission and vision through their philanthropic support. Current funding comes from two primary sources: tuition and philanthropic support from alumni and friends from Rice Business community.
Rice Business Leadership Society Opportunities:
By joining the Rice Business Leadership Society, members are recognized as key supporters of the school’s mission and enjoy unique opportunities to deepen their engagement with the Rice Business community. While no substantial benefits are provided, members are offered:
Exclusive invitations to events connecting members with leadership, faculty, and fellow alumni, such as the Dean’s Stakeholders Meeting, faculty lunch and learns, and more.
Opportunity to participate in to signature Rice Business events, including the Alumni Tailgate, Wine Reception, and Baseball Social, to foster lasting relationships within the Rice Business community.
Recognition in Rice Business publications and at alumni events, with special acknowledgment for their leadership support.
Discounts on select lifelong learning opportunities offered by Rice Business Executive Education and the Glasscock School of Continuing Education, to further enrich personal and professional growth.
While RBLS does not provide goods or services that would reduce the tax-deductibility of contributions, it offers an unparalleled connection to the heart of Rice Business and its vision for the future.
Spotlight:
I support Rice Business because of the invaluable knowledge, experience, and friends I gained as a result of my time there. As a Consortium alum and scholarship recipient, I will always appreciate that I was able to have this amazing experience thanks to the donations of others. Supporting Rice allows me to give back and an opportunity to help current and future students like myself. I love being a part of a community of alumni committed to supporting Rice Business, its alumni, and its students.
Daniela Flores
Class of 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
Rice Business Leadership Society membership begins on July 1, 2024 and ends on June 30, 2025.
The Rice Business Leadership Society supports the dean’s mission and vision through members’ philanthropic support. Current Rice Business funding comes from two primary sources: tuition and philanthropic support from alumni and friends from Rice Business community.
Will recognize both you and your spouse/partner as members of the Rice Business Leadership Society.
Recurring gifts may be made using our secure Rice Business Fund online giving form.
Gifts can easily be divided into monthly, quarterly, or annual payments using the recurring gift option on the online giving form.
For example, a monthly gift of $208.33 allows you to make your yearly contribution at the Benefactor level and be recognized as a leadership donor.
Annual
Quarterly
Monthly
Chair's Circle
$50,000+
$50,000
$12,500
$4,166.67
Visionary
$25,000-$49,999
$25,000
$6,250
$2,083.33
Strategist
$10,000-$24,999
$10,000
$2,500
$833.33
Advisor
$5,000-$9,999
$5,000
$1,250
$416.67
Benefactor
$2,500-$4,999
$2,500
$625
$208.33
Ambassador
$1,000-$2,499
$1,000
$250
$83.33
*Ambassador level available exclusively for current Rice Business students and alumni from the past five years
Yes, employee matches are a great way to maximize your giving and will count as part of your total annual contribution.
To learn more about corporate match opportunities, contact your Human Resources office or enter your employer's name in our matching gift form.
