Give to Kentucky Wesleyan College

The Wesleyan Fund is Kentucky Wesleyan College’s unrestricted annual fund and one of the most powerful ways to make an immediate impact on the College and its students.

Unlike gifts designated for a specific program or purpose, gifts to the Wesleyan Fund provide flexible resources that can be directed where they are needed most. This flexibility allows Kentucky Wesleyan to respond to emerging needs, strengthen the student experience and invest in opportunities across campus.

Your Gift at Work

Support for the Wesleyan Fund touches nearly every part of the Wesleyan experience. Annual gifts help provide resources for:

• Student scholarships and financial assistance
• Academic programs and learning opportunities
• Student life and campus experiences
• Faculty and staff resources
• Campus needs and improvements
• Emerging priorities and opportunities throughout the year

Every gift — regardless of size — joins with the generosity of the Wesleyan community to make a meaningful difference.

When you give to the Wesleyan Fund, you give Kentucky Wesleyan the flexibility to put your generosity to work where it can have the greatest impact.

Leadership Giving for Wesleyan

Named in honor of Kentucky Wesleyan College’s founding year, the 1858 Society celebrates the College’s most dedicated annual supporters and their commitment to the future of Wesleyan.

Membership begins with $1,000 in annual support, with gifts to the Wesleyan Fund providing the foundation of 1858 Society giving. Through this leadership-level generosity, members provide critical resources that strengthen the Wesleyan experience for today’s students while helping ensure a strong future for the College.

1858 Society Giving Levels

Founder’s Circle
$25,000+

Trustee’s Circle
$10,000–$24,999

Ambassador’s Circle
$5,000–$9,999

Chairman’s Circle
$2,500–$4,999

President’s Circle
$1,000–$2,499

Young Alumni President’s Circle

Kentucky Wesleyan encourages young alumni to begin a tradition of leadership giving early in their relationship with the College. Recent graduates may qualify for the President’s Circle at special annual giving levels:

0–5 years after graduation: $100+ annually
6–10 years after graduation: $500+ annually

Young alumni who meet these giving levels receive President’s Circle recognition while building a lifelong tradition of philanthropy to Kentucky Wesleyan.

Membership & Recognition

1858 Society membership is renewed annually based on leadership giving during Kentucky Wesleyan’s fiscal year, June 1 through May 31. Members are recognized for their commitment to the College and receive special opportunities to engage with Kentucky Wesleyan throughout the year.

Donors may make their annual 1858 Society commitment through a single gift or through recurring gifts made throughout the fiscal year.

Each year, the Kentucky Wesleyan community comes together for One Day for the Wesleyan Way — a celebration of generosity and the collective impact we can make when Panthers near and far give together.

For 24 hours, alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff and supporters are invited to make a gift and show their support for the people, programs and experiences that make Kentucky Wesleyan special. Every gift – no matter the size – adds to the momentum of the day and helps strengthen the Wesleyan experience for today’s students.

Make Your Giving Day Gift Count

Giving Day is an opportunity to support what matters most to you at Kentucky Wesleyan. Donors may designate their gift to the program, team, scholarship, fund or area of the College they are most passionate about, making every Giving Day gift a personal investment in the Wesleyan experience.

Not sure where to direct your gift? The Wesleyan Fund is a powerful way to make an immediate impact, providing flexible resources that can be directed where they are needed most across the College.

Participation matters, too. Every donor who joins us helps demonstrate the strength of the Wesleyan community and inspires others to be part of One Day for the Wesleyan Way.

Celebrating a Tradition of Giving

The Minerva Society recognizes Kentucky Wesleyan College donors whose consistent generosity demonstrates an enduring commitment to the College and its students.

Unlike giving societies based on the amount of a donor’s support, the Minerva Society celebrates the tradition of giving itself. Gifts of every size make a difference, and donors who consistently choose to support Kentucky Wesleyan play an important role in strengthening the College year after year.

Loyalty That Makes a Difference

The impact of consistent giving extends far beyond any single gift. Together, these gifts provide ongoing support for the Wesleyan experience and reflect a lasting belief in the mission and future of Kentucky Wesleyan.

Minerva Society members are recognized for making philanthropy a meaningful part of their relationship with the College. Whether your gifts have remained the same, grown over time or supported different areas of Kentucky Wesleyan, your continued generosity is something we are proud to celebrate.

Honoring a Lifetime of Generosity

Kentucky Wesleyan College’s Lifetime Giving Societies recognize donors whose cumulative generosity has made a lasting impact on the College and generations of Wesleyan students.

Lifetime giving reflects the total philanthropic support a donor has contributed to Kentucky Wesleyan throughout their relationship with the College. These societies honor those whose generosity has reached significant levels of cumulative support.

Millersburg Society

The Millersburg Society recognizes donors who have contributed $100,000 or more to Kentucky Wesleyan College during their lifetime.

Winchester Society

The Winchester Society recognizes donors who have contributed $1 million or more to Kentucky Wesleyan College during their lifetime.

Through their extraordinary generosity, members of Kentucky Wesleyan’s Lifetime Giving Societies help strengthen the College today while creating a lasting legacy for the future.

Creating a Legacy for Wesleyan

The Heritage Society recognizes individuals who have included Kentucky Wesleyan College in their estate plans, creating a lasting legacy that will help strengthen the College for generations to come.

Planned gifts allow donors to make Kentucky Wesleyan part of their long-term philanthropic plans and provide future support for the students, programs and priorities that make The Wesleyan Way possible. Whether inspired by a meaningful Wesleyan experience, a belief in the College’s mission or a desire to create opportunities for future students, Heritage Society members demonstrate an enduring commitment to the future of Kentucky Wesleyan.

Plan Your Wesleyan Legacy

If you have already included Kentucky Wesleyan College in your estate plans, we encourage you to let us know so we can recognize your commitment and welcome you to the Heritage Society.

If you are considering a planned gift or would like to learn more about ways to include Kentucky Wesleyan in your estate plans, contact us at 270-852-3142 or advancement@kwc.edu

Sustaining Wesleyan for Generations

Gifts to Kentucky Wesleyan College’s endowment provide lasting support that helps strengthen and sustain the College for generations to come. By investing in the endowment, donors help create a permanent source of support for the future of Kentucky Wesleyan and its students.

Invest in the Future of Wesleyan

Donors considering a significant gift may choose to support Kentucky Wesleyan’s General Endowment Fund, allowing their generosity to become part of the College’s long-term financial foundation.

Donors may also have the opportunity to establish an endowed fund that creates a lasting legacy at Kentucky Wesleyan. Because endowed gifts are designed to support the College well into the future, the Advancement Team works individually with donors to explore opportunities that align their philanthropic goals with the needs of Kentucky Wesleyan.

To learn more about contributing to the General Endowment Fund or establishing an endowed fund, contact the Advancement Team at 270-852-3142 or advancement@kwc.edu.