James Madison University - The President's Council
Office of Annual Giving
presidentscouncil@jmu.edu
2002 Alumni Dr.
MSC 4403
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
PHONE: (800) 296-6162
"I have such fond memories of my experiences at Madison. I give back to JMU to allow younger generations to enjoy the same experience I did."
- Suneel Kudaravalli ('96), President's Council member
JMU's Premier Annual Giving Society
Established in 2006, the JMU President's Council is a special recognition society of donors who make an annual contribution to James Madison University of $1,000 or more.* President's Council members understand the value of empowering Madison with the resources it needs to fund new ideas and initiatives. Sustained annual giving is essential to the financial health of JMU. Your annual commitment enables JMU professors and students to Be the Change in areas from providing healthcare to needy families in the community to advancing global justice to pioneering in the arts. Your gift can be directed to the area of the university that matters most to you.
Giving Levels
Your annual gift at the President's Council level or more qualifies you for recognition in the JMU President's Council for one year.
- JMU alumni, employees, parents and friends: $1,000 annually
- Recent graduates of the past 6-10 years: $500 annually
- Recent graduates of the past 5 years: $200 annually
Courtesies
President's Council members will
- Receive the bimonthly President's Council e-newsletter
- Have networking opportunities with other members
- Receive invitations to exclusive President's Council and other events
- Get advance access to campus news of expansion, new initiatives and budget updates by email
- Have unique opportunities to interact with JMU President Linwood H. Rose
Directly impact JMU students and professors
- $1,000 funds a one-time student scholarship award.
- $1,000 aids professors and students in conducting research.
- $1,000 will fund 10 domestic trip scholarships for students participating in an Alternative Break Program.
Announcements
Jonathan R. Alger selected as sixth president
The James Madison University Board of Visitors has unanimously selected Mr. Jonathan R. Alger to serve as the next president of James Madison University.
“We desired a leader who values our student-centered focus, emphasis on teaching and is committed to the full development of the individual. We needed someone with an appreciation for the historical strengths of the University and one willing to invest time to understand our distinct institutional culture." Read more...
Drs. Rose and Carrier announce Madison Forever Campaign (09/11)
During the fall of 2009, alumni and friends helped save the academic careers of more than 100 JMU students through an emergency aid program called Madison For Keeps. As you know, turbulent times have not subsided. So beginning in 2012, donations to a new permanent program — Madison Forever, will help provide our financial aid officers the flexibility to cover our students' one-time financial needs. Click to view a video from President Rose and President Emeritus Carrier >
Richmond President's Council members hold reception (09/15/11)
PC members in the Richmond area met at the Westwood Club for an evening of conversation, cocktails and appetizers. Thanks to hosts Dan ('84) and Alice Lynch and volunteers Eric ('02) and Stephanie ('01) Bowlin, Barry ('94) and Lillian Saadatmand, and Johnnie Lou ('54) and Charles Terry. View event photos >
Attention recent graduates! (05/11)
While you are establishing their careers you may join the President's Council at reduced rates. Graduates of the last 5 years may join for a gift of $200 or more annually and graduates of the last 6-10 years may join at $500 or more annually. Make your gift today >
An opportunity for Virginia (message from Dr. Rose, 02/15/11)
This week is a critical time in the Commonwealth of Virginia’s legislative session, which is focused on the budget for the next fiscal year. I am very pleased to see that the governor and the General Assembly are working to reverse the trend of disinvestment in higher education. As committed donors to James Madison University, your attentiveness and participation during this budgeting session would be most helpful to Madison. Read more >
What's Your Big Idea? (12/20/10)
Have you ever imagined how you might improve the quality of student learning at James Madison University? If so, now is your chance to propose your big idea as JMU's Quality Enhancement Plan. Submit your proposal by Jan. 15. Learn more >
Dear members of the JMU President's Council (message from Dr. Rose, 12/08/10)
This afternoon I announced that I will end my service at James Madison University effective June 2012. By my side at the announcement were first lady Judith Rose and my good friend and Board of Visitors Rector Jim Hartman. As I delivered my prepared remarks the words did not come as easily as remarks typically do for me. Continue reading >
