Leadership Giving
Lead by giving
Change what’s possible for our community.
As a Leadership donor you’ll:
Lead by example.
An annual gift and commitment at the Leadership Level encourages others, through your own example, to support a more vibrant Williams community.
As a Leadership donor you’ll:
Receive special recognition.
You’ll receive acknowledgement and recognition at your aligned Leadership Level in our annual Report on Giving, at events, and in other print and online communications.
As a Leadership donor you’ll:
Be invited to exclusive stewardship events.
You’ll receive quarterly invitations to topical events designed to keep you connected with your community at Williams and to engage with and learn from experts in related fields.
As a Leadership donor you’ll:
Accelerate the growth of Williams.
You join a community of alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends who are meaningfully engaged to create long-lasting, positive changes here at Williams.
We Appreciate Your Generous Support
Donor Recognition Levels
Johl-Weissman Society
$25,000+
Founder's Circle
$10,000-$24,999
Colin S. Buell Associates
$5,000-$9,999
Legenda Circle
$2,500-$4,999
1891 Society
$1,891-$2,500
Thames Society
$1,000-$1,890
Thank You
Make Your Leadership Gift Today
Examples of Your Impact
Williams Athletic Complex & Turf Field
Due to a transformational gift and countless other leadership donors, the new turf field at the Williams Athletic Complex provides a superior playing surface, improved seating for our dedicated parents and fans, and has created a renewed sense of commitment to Williams Athletics.
Examples of Your Impact
The College Acceleration Program
Thanks to many of our leadership donors, our College Acceleration Program offers students in grades 11-12 a full semester of college courses and corresponding credits. By graduation, students successfully completing the program will gain a transcript from Connecticut College alongside their Williams diploma.
Examples of Your Impact
The Weissman Student Center
Named in recognition of the leadership and generosity of Janet Johl Weissman ’58 and Robert E. Weissman, the Weissman Student Center provides a welcoming environment for our students, staff, and faculty to gather on a daily basis for lunch, after school activities, and much more.