De La Salle Leadership Giving Society
Every gift changes a life. Every donor changes De La Salle.
Generosity is in our DNA. De La Salle philanthropists are supporters and partners who understand, firsthand, what a De La Salle education can do. The Annual Fund is where that partnership becomes action: it's the single most direct way our community of parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends puts resources directly into the hands of our students. And the impact isn't someday, it's now.
A Leadership gift opens the door for a student who might not otherwise walk through it. It's how we keep our promise to educate every qualified student, regardless of financial circumstance. Endowed scholarships and budgeted aid can only go so far, Leadership gifts close the gap between what's available and what today's students actually need.
The President's Circle
The President's Club honors donors with annual investments of $25,000 or more to the De La Salle Annual Fund, an extraordinary level of commitment that drives our most ambitious priorities for students and campus alike.
President's Club members are recognized with:
- An exclusive invitation to our annual Leadership Giving Society Reception
- Personalized impact reporting showing exactly how your investment is shaping student experience
- An invitation to an intimate Leadership Coffee Social with the President
- Invitations to an exclusive private event featuring school leadership and the President
The Lasallian Society
The Lasallian Society honors our most dedicated philanthropic partners, donors whose annual investment in the De La Salle Annual Fund totals $5,000 or more.
Lasallian Society members receive:
- An exclusive invitation to our annual Leadership Giving Society Reception
- Personalized impact reporting showing exactly how your investment is shaping student experience
- An exclusive invitation to our Leadership Coffee Social with the President
The 1965 Club
Named for our founding year, the 1965 Club honors donors whose annual investment in the De La Salle Annual Fund totals $1,965 or more, a meaningful commitment to the students and traditions that define our school.
1965 Club Members enjoy:
- An exclusive invitation to our annual Leadership Giving Society Reception
- Personalized impact reporting showing exactly how your investment is shaping student experience
Leadership Giving is recognized based on annual giving to De La Salle from July 1 to June 30 each year. Your gift, along with your corporate match, will be combined for inclusion in the highest annual recognition society.
Our Heritage Societies
While the President's Circle, Lasallian Society and 1965 Club celebrate the strength of annual generosity, our Heritage Societies honor those whose commitment to De La Salle spans years and generations.
The Spartan Faithful
The Spartan Faithful honors donors whose commitment doesn't waver, recognizing five or more consecutive years of giving to the De La Salle Annual Fund. This distinction celebrates loyalty itself: the year-after-year belief in our mission that keeps De La Salle strong for every student who walks through our doors.
Spartan Faithful members are recognized with:
- Special designation in our Annual Report and donor listings
- Recognition at our annual Leadership Giving Society Reception
The Founder's Circle
The Founder's Circle honors donors with cumulative lifetime giving of $500,000 or more to De La Salle High School, our most transformative partners in the life of this school. Their investments have reshaped our campus facilities, extended tuition assistance to families who need it most, and fueled innovation in classrooms across every discipline. Simply put: the Founder's Circle is where generosity becomes legacy.
Founder's Circle members are recognized with:
- Permanent designation as a Founder's Circle member, honored in recognition of their extraordinary commitment
- Invitations to exclusive private events featuring school leadership and the President
For more information on Leadership Giving at De La Salle High School, please contact Vice President for Advancement, Mark Chiarucci at (925) 288-8106 or chiaruccim@dlshs.org or Director of Development, Karla Wiese at (925) 288-8195 or wiesek@dlshs.org.