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Cullowhee Society

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About the Society

The Cullowhee Society recognizes donors or organizations with cumulative cash giving of $100,000 or more. Comprised of four giving circles, the Cullowhee Society emphasizes the transformative power of philanthropy and its role in propelling WCU’s vision to be a national model for learning and engagement, as an important, regional university.

Each year, corresponding native plant species will be added to campus, as a symbol of this philanthropy impact.

Donor Benefits

  • VIP communication and VIP event invitations
  • Specialized thank you card
  • Annual lifetime giving societies “planting day” event invitation featuring student impact stories
  • Society lapel pin with corresponding native plant designs

Giving Circles

The Bluet Circle The Oconee Bell Circle
Recognizes donors or organizations with cumulative cash giving of $100,000 to $249,999.  Recognizes donors or organizations with cumulative cash giving of $250,000 to $499,999. 
The Mountain Laurel Circle The Crested Iris Circle
Recognizes donors or organizations with cumulative cash giving of $500,000 to $999,999.  Recognizes donors or organizations with cumulative cash giving of $1,000,000 or more.

 

WCU Planting Day 2024

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