Membership is based on donors' total undesignated or unrestricted giving during the fiscal year. The two exceptions are annually-funded scholarship and athletic booster club gifts which, while restricted, are included as Tower Society contributions since they provide direct budget relief. While matching gifts are important to the College and are greatly appreaciated, only direct contributions are included in a donors giving total for recognition purposes. Members are listed in the Annual Report unless they prefer to remain anonymous. The 1852 Founder's Society recognizes those who have made significant designated or restricted gifts to Wartburg College during the past fiscal year.
Membership is based on donors' total designated or restricted giving during the fiscal year.
While matching gifts are important to the College and are greatly appreciated, only direct contributions are included in a donors giving total for recognition purposes. Founder's Society members are recognized in the Annual Report, unless they prefer to remain anonymous, and may also receive other recognition specific to their gift. The Heritage Society recognizes those who have included Wartburg College in their estate plans or have provided for future gifts to the college. Heritage Society members are honored each year during Homecoming Weekend and Commencement Weekend. They also receive a framed watercolor print of Old Main.