Dr. Zacharias served as university president during Mississippi State University's first-ever major gifts campaign. Old Main Society Membership in the Old Main Society is available to those who include the university as a primary beneficiary in their wills or make other deferred gifts. Giving levels within the Old Main Society correspond with the giving levels within the Legacy of Leadership. A major component of MSU's private support initiative is the Fund for Excellence, which recognizes alumni and friends who make annual outright contributions to Mississippi State University. Corporate matching gifts are included in the donor's gift total.
Donors qualify by making an annual gift or pledge at one of the listed gift levels.
The Dean's Club Like the Patrons of Excellence, the Dean's Club provides support for college, school, and university priorities. Donors qualify for the Dean's Club by making an annual gift or pledge at one of the listed gift levels.