Qualifications for Membership
Donors must reach the appropriate gift level by May 31 to qualify for membership in the Leadership Society.  All gifts within the fiscal year are included in a donor's total.

Membership Levels
Leadership Society Giving Levels

Chairman's Circle $25,000+ 
1870 Founders' Club $10,000+
Peter Canisius Fellow $5,000+
President's Council Benefactor $2,500+
Fidelis Circle $1,870+ 
President's Council Member $1,000+

Young Alumni President's Council Membership

Classes of 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 $500+
Classes of 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011   $250+           


Leadership Society Benefits:

  • Personal thank you from Canisius president John J. Hurley
  • Invitation to annual Leadership Society Cocktail Reception
  • Prominent listing in our annual report
  • Special consideration for on and off campus events

For more information about the Leadership Society, please contact Jeanmarie Cieslica, Director of Canisius Fund at cieslicj@canisius.edu or by phone at (716) 888-2712.