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Dean's Leadership Society

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Dean’s Leadership Society

The Dean’s Leadership Society is SIPA’s leadership giving society. It recognizes the generosity and loyal support of SIPA’s community of alumni, parents, and friends whose leadership level gifts are making an important difference in the experiences of SIPA students, faculty, and staff and their shared commitment to driving progress on the critical challenges facing humanity. SIPA donors who support the School as members of the Dean’s Leadership Society strengthen SIPA as a leader in higher education—connecting the world and creating the leaders of tomorrow.

For more information, please contact Bobbie Smith at [email protected] or +1 212-851-7986.

Member Levels and Benefits

Alumni, donors, and friends may join the Dean’s Leadership Society with annual cumulative fiscal year giving to SIPA of $1,000 or more, with membership for SIPA graduates of the last five years starting at $500. Society members receive exclusive benefits, unique engagement opportunities, select communications, and one-of-a-kind gifts.

    • Invitation to annual donor appreciation event
    • Annual recognition at SIPA Alumni Day
    • Annual update demonstrating the impact of leadership giving
    • Special access to select SIPA events
    • Member gift 
    • All the benefits of the Members level, plus:
    • Annual invitation to a SIPA event that includes a private reception 
    • All the benefits of the Sponsors level, plus:
    • Invitation-only gathering with SIPA faculty/leaders to engage in discussions on current initiatives and research at the School
    • All the benefits of the Scholars level, plus: 
    • Opportunity to meet with a student or faculty member directly impacted by your gift
    • Invitation for prime seating at a World Leaders Forum event