Objectives

• Cultivating a culture of philanthropy
• Maximizing impact
• Enhancing donor engagement

Membership

• $1,000 - Regular membership
• $250 - Student membership

To remain active, dues must be paid annually. Each paying member will be entitled to one vote during the voting period for project funding.

Regular members may choose to sponsor a student membership. Students will remain active for one year in the current giving cycle.

Project Proposals

We are pleased to announce the availability of limited one-time (non-recurring) funds to supplement specific projects from UIS staff, faculty and student organizations that will help make a positive difference for the university. A wide range of ideas will be considered with the goal to fund projects with broad impact to UIS.

Requests of any size will considered. Identified matching funds are also welcome but not required. Members from the UIS Visionary Giving Circle will prioritize the allocation of funds.

Applications will be live in February 2025 and decisions will be announced in April 2025. All funds must be expended in the next fiscal year.

Want to learn more?

Complete our interest form and someone from the Division of Advancement will contact you soon.