Donor Recognition Societies
Appreciation and Thanks
CHCI is grateful to all of the individuals, corporations and foundations whose support provides education, leadership training and opportunity for hundreds of young Latinos every year.
In addition to the benefits offered through your event and program support, all donors receive a certificate of appreciation and are listed in CHCI's annual report, both in print and online. Donors also receive regular updates about important CHCI initiatives through our monthly eNews and special communications that keep them up-to-date on the impact their gifts have on CHCI programs and graduates.
Special Recognition
Each year CHCI also recognizes and honors the most generous donors, whose gifts have a significant impact on our work. These donors are recognized in a special section of the CHCI annual report, and honored publicly with a special set of benefits.
Chair's Circle - $1 million +
The most prestigious of CHCI's gift societies, membership in the Chair's Circle is granted to donors whose foresight and generosity have a transformative impact on CHCI. Members of the Chair's Circle receive a distinctive medallion for display and a matted, framed letter of appreciation from the CHCI Chair. They are invited to a private dinner with the President & CEO and select board members and maintain a special relationship with CHCI leaders. Members of the Chair's Circle also receive tickets to the VIP reception at the annual Gala and premier seating at CHCI events and programs throughout the year, including regional receptions around the country. In addition, members of the Chair's Circle will be given VIP seating at the Annual Awards Gala where they will receive podium recognition and an opportunity to make remarks from the Gala stage.
Founders Society - $500,000 - $999,999
The Founders Society is named for the three members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus – Congressmen Edward Roybal, E. "Kika" de la Garza and Baltasar Corrada – who established CHCI in 1978. Membership in this Society is extended to donors whose contributions help CHCI achieve the high level of excellence to serve the national Hispanic community envisioned by the Founders. Members receive a matted, framed letter of appreciation from the CHCI Chair and invitations to special student-focused events. They will also receive tickets to an annual Founders Society Dinner with select board members and CHCI leadership and VIP seating at the Annual Awards Gala.
Legacy Leaders -$200,000 – $499,999
CHCI's Legacy Leaders Giving Society honors those companies, foundations, and individuals whose generosity enables CHCI to create and sustain a legacy of young Latino leaders in government and the private sector. Members receive a matted, framed certificate of appreciation signed by the CHCI Chair, invitations to special student-focused events, and tickets to an annual Legacy Leaders Dinner with the President & CEO and select board members in addition to premier seating at the Annual Awards Gala.
Visionary Society - $100,000 - $199,999
CHCI's Visionary Society honors the commitment and innovation that helps launch and sustain the many visionary initiatives that strengthen and expand our programs. Members of this esteemed society receive a matted, framed certificate of appreciation signed by the CHCI Chair. They receive invitations to special student-focused events, tickets to an annual Visionary Society Dinner with the President & CEO, CHCI's leadership team, and CHCI interns or fellows, and preferred seating at the Annual Awards Gala.
The 1978 Society - $50,000 - $ 99,999
Named for the year CHCI was founded, the 1978 Society embodies the spirit and hope that drive CHCI's success. Members of the Society receive a matted, framed certificate acknowledging their commitment to developing the next generation of Latino leaders. They also receive invitations to leadership training sessions and to intern and fellow graduations. 1978 Society Members will receive an annual breakfast with CHCI leadership and special seating at the Annual Awards Gala.
The Second Street Circle
Named for the location at which interns and fellows met, bonded, networked, and trained–the Second Street Circle recognizes distinguished alumni who contribute to CHCI annually at the following levels:
- $50 annually for young alumni, within three years of graduation
- $200+ for alumni, within four to five years of graduation
- $500+ for alumni within six to nine years of graduation
- $750 + for alumni 10 or more years after graduation
Members of the Second Street Circle receive exclusive invitations to regional events and premium networking, as well as increased access to CHCI's leading alums and CHCI leadership. They receive special alumni news updates and have the opportunity to volunteer and network at CHCI events across the country. Members of the Second Street Circle also receive a custom "CHCI" alumni pin.
