Honoring Alumni Who Support Weill Cornell Medicine Each Year
Your philanthropy has a deeply important impact on our mission.
Whether you choose to support scholarships for students who may not otherwise be able to afford medical school, recruitment of top-tier faculty, building of a new student residence, life-saving global health efforts, or programs that support student initiatives and build student-alumni connections, your gifts advance medicine and save lives.
The Alumni Giving Society is designed to recognize the loyalty and leadership of our most generous and supportive alumni, regardless of how you choose to designate your gift.
It is our honor to invite distinguished alumni who chose to strengthen the future of medical excellence at Weill Cornell Medicine by providing a gift of $1,000 or above annually to be recognized at the following levels:
Partner
$1,000 - $4,999
Invitation to annual educational event and reception
Sponsor
$5,000 - $9,999
In addition to the above, you will receive recognition in our new Impact Report
Benefactor
$10,000 - $24,999
In addition to the above, you will be honored with a donor listing on Weill Cornell Medicine’s campus
Leadership
$25,000+
In addition to the above, you will be invited to a special experience with Dean Robert A. Harrington, M.D.
Hall of Fame
Alumni who have contributed a cumulative total of $100,000 and above to Weill Cornell Medicine are recognized for their lifetime generosity with special “hall of fame” status in the Weill Cornell Medicine Alumni Giving Society.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I join the Alumni Annual Giving Society?
Your gift of $1,000 or above will qualify you as an annual member of the Weill Cornell Medicine Alumni Annual Giving Society. Alumni can choose one of several ways to make a gift to Weill Cornell Medicine:
- Online: Donate Now
- By Phone: (646) 962-9473
- By Email: alumni@med.cornell.edu
What if I pledge to make a multi-year gift?
The Weill Cornell Medicine Alumni Giving Society recognizes alumni who make annual cash contributions of $1,000 and above to Weill Cornell Medicine. You will be a part of the Weill Cornell Medicine Alumni Giving Society and recognized at the level of your annual contribution. We hope that you will continue to generously support Weill Cornell Medicine even after you complete your pledge.
What are the differences between the Alumni Association membership, the Alumni Association Annual Fund and the Alumni Annual Giving Society?
All alumni are important members of our community, and we look forward to this strengthened commitment to honor the relationships we share.
- Alumni Association membership: We no longer require alumni “membership dues.” All alumni are valued – and that status is not tied to financial support. Every person who has graduated from Weill Cornell Medicine is honored as a member of the Alumni Association in good standing.
- Alumni Association Annual Fund: Contributions to the Weil Cornell Medicine Alumni Association Annual Fund directly enhance student life by supporting student groups, events and special initiatives for alumni and students.
- Alumni Annual Giving Society: This new society recognizes alumni who make annual cash contributions of $1,000 and above to Weill Cornell Medicine. We are excited about this opportunity to broaden the recognition we provide to generous alumni who choose to support Weill Cornell Medicine’s important work.