Imagine what we’ll accomplish together.
The Amethyst Circle is a first-of-its-kind giving society at JMU. Together we’re harnessing the collective power of women’s philanthropy to raise $1 million every two years. Join this group of visionary women by pledging $5,000 to fund scholarships and fulfill your commitment by May 31, 2025.
Meaningful Involvement
Your commitment will make a big impact for high school seniors who have set their hearts on the Madison Experience.
Bold Investment
Your gift provides the renewable scholarship awards proven to unlock a JMU education for promising and deserving students.
Make The Circle Strong
Invite JMU friends and family to join you. You can help bridge the opportunity gap for our students.
“Women are doing important work in the world. We are the CFOs and philanthropic decision-makers for our families. And traditionally we have come together, worked together, to improve our communities. So think about the impact we can have on our university when we give together.” —Beth McConnell Bliss (’84), Amethyst Circle founder
Your impact
- Transform Dukes’ lives by providing renewable scholarships.
- Strengthen JMU’s student recruiting potential.
- Increase opportunities for JMU to receive funding from agencies who look first to see how many students with financial need we are already helping.
- Support women’s programming to further build women’s philanthropy.
Your benefits
- Network with other Amethyst Circle members.
- Shape the Amethyst Circle experience and additional benefits.
- Build women’s philanthropy at JMU and influence how women can collaborate to make a difference at the university.
- Meet JMU Amethyst Circle scholarship recipients.
- Celebrate our Amethyst Circle success at the 2025 Women for Madison Summit.
“My cup is full when I leave JMU. Every single time. My giving back is simply the overflow of that feeling.” —Barbara Bouldin (’87, ’20P), Amethyst Circle member
Women for Madison is guided by the university's statement
on non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Events and
activities are open to all genders.
