Celebrating Transformational Giving
The Chaffee Guild recognizes donors for their sustained financial leadership with cumulative contributions totaling $100,000 or more.
This donor recognition society is named in honor of President Eugene B. Chaffee and his wife, Mrs. Lois Chaffee, the university’s first philanthropists. Chaffee was the guiding force behind the expansion of Boise Junior College and its evolution into Boise State University.
Member Levels and Courtesies
All Levels
Every donor in the Chaffee Guild receives the following courtesies:
- A crystal Chaffee Guild clock and gold “B” pin
- An invitation to the annual Chaffee Guild Induction dinner
- Special recognition on the virtual donor wall at the Alumni and Friends Center
- Enhanced communication from Boise State and access to university leaders
- Invitations to exclusive donor experiences and Boise State activities
Chaffee Guild Member
Chaffee Guild members have cumulative charitable giving totals of $100,000–$999,999, based on calendar-year contributions. In addition to standard courtesies, members receive the following:
- Exclusive event invitations to the Big Blue Huddle, Department of Music’s family holiday concert, spring donor reception and Top Ten Scholars Award Ceremony.
- Special university communications, including a birthday message, holiday card or email, Advancing Boise State email, the president’s letter to friends of Boise State and a printed State of the University address.
Pinnacle Club Member
Pinnacle Club members have cumulative charitable giving totals of $1,000,000 and above, based on calendar-year contributions. In addition to standard courtesies, members receive the following:
- Exclusive event invitations to the scholarship dinners, the spring donor reception and Top Ten Scholars Award Ceremony.
- Special university communications, including a birthday message, holiday card or email, Advancing Boise State email, the president’s letter to friends of Boise State and a printed State of the University address.