University Advancement

OBS for Recent Graduates and Students

Graduates of the last decade and students are the cornerstone of Butler's future. The Ovid Butler Society counts on members who have recently graduated and members who will soon graduate from Butler, and realizes that giving at the regular $1,000 Ovid Butler Society level is not always feasible for people at this stage in their lives. For that reason, recent graduates and students can receive full membership in the Ovid Butler Society at an adjusted giving amount, depending upon graduation year.

OBS membership levels are as follows:

  Annual  Monthly 
Current Students:  $50 $4.16 
0-1 year since graduation (2009): $100 $8.34
2-4 years since graduation (2008, '07, '06): $250  $20.84 
5-7 years since graduation (2005, '04, '03): $500 $41.67 
8-9 years since graduation (2002, '01): $750 $62.50
10+ years since graduation (2000): $1,000 $83.34

Recognition

  • Butler's fiscal year is June 1-May 31, however, privileges begin upon receipt of your Ovid Butler Society gift and continue for one full year.
  • An Ovid Butler Society gift provides recognition for two adults of your household.
  • If you are employed by or associated with a company that matches gifts, or if your spouse works for such a company, you could double or even triple your gift. Corporate matching gifts count toward the total amount for recognition purposes.

Benefits

Butler University appreciates all gifts and recognizes OBS leadership gifts from recent graduates and students at the Founders Circle level, which is as follows:

  • Networking opportunities and invitations to exclusive events hosted by Butler University for all OBS donors.
  • Invitations to special events such as Gridiron Brunch, Bulldogs at the Speedway, and the Butler Speakers Series.
  • Admittance to a private hospitality area located in the West Gym of Hinkle Fieldhouse during men's home basketball games.
  • Listing in the annual Honor Roll of Donors, a part of Butler Magazine, which is sent to all alumni, parents and friends of the University.
  • 20 percent discount on up to four adult tickets to all Jordan College of Fine Arts performances and other shows in Clowes Memorial Hall.
  • 10 percent discount on merchandise in the Butler University Bookstore, excluding textbooks.
  • Specially-designed Ovid Butler Society lapel pin.

If you have questions about the Ovid Butler Society Associates, please contact Erica Altuve in the Office of University Advancement.