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Join the Veteran Leadership Circle and Syracuse University Hill Society Members
The Veteran Leadership Circle (VLC) and Syracuse University Hill Society Members are a dedicated network of leadership annual donors who share a common goal of supporting one of Syracuse University’s highest priorities; military-connected students. As a member, you will receive updates on how your contributions directly impact students, along with the latest news from the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA). Exclusive events allow members to engage with each other and University leadership, creating connections and opportunities to work together to advance Syracuse University’s mission making it the “Best Place for Veterans.”
Membership starts with an annual gift of $2,500 to the Syracuse University Veteran Legacy Fund.
The Veteran Leadership Circle Membership Gift Levels
CHANCELLOR’S CIRCLE
$25,000+
VICE CHANCELLOR’S CIRCLE
$10,000–$24,999
SCHOLAR
$5,000–$9,999
MEMBER
$2,500–$4,999
Additional information about the Veteran Legacy Fund: Veteran Leadership Circle can be found in our FAQ section below. To learn more or to make a gift to one or more eligible funds, please contact us at 315-443-0141 or vlf@syr.edu.
Veteran Leadership Circle Membership Benefits Include:
- VLC member packet thank you with Syracuse University flag pin
- Monthly OVMA E-Newsletter
- Exclusive VLFLC cling
- Recognition on the OVMA website and in the OVMA Annual Report
- Invitations to OVMA and other military-connected events, in person and virtual
- Membership to Syracuse University’s “The Hill Society”
- In addition to the basic membership benefits, premiere members can have these additional engagement opportunities:
$5,000+: Year-end virtual meeting with OVMA Executive Director and OVMA staff
$10,000+: Twice yearly (Fall and Spring) virtual meeting with OVMA Executive Director and OVMA staff and military-connected students
$25,000+: In person meeting with OVMA Executive Director and Year-end virtual meeting (or in person) with Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation; Syracuse University
Renewing members along with VLC membership benefits will receive:
- Syracuse University OVMA logo gift
- Thank you video message
Current Veteran Leadership Circle Members
Members of the Veteran Leadership Circle are a committed group of donors who shape the future of veteran and military-connected students at Syracuse University through their support. Members make a gift of $2,500 annually to the Veteran Legacy Fund to become Veteran Legacy Leadership Circle
and Syracuse University Hill Society Members. Thank you to our current VLC Members for your generous support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to renew my membership in the VLC every year?
Yes, it will be renewed each year when you make your annual gift (minimum of $2,500) to the Veteran Legacy Fund
Do I need to increase my gift each year to stay in the VLC?
No, if the gift meets the minimum requirements of $2,500.
What are the benefits of becoming a member of the VLC?”]The Veteran Legacy Fund provides an inclusive network with exclusive access:
- Each member will receive a welcome packet with specialty branded with Veteran Leadership Circle materials
- Exclusive invitations to the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs events
- Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Newsletter
- Opportunities to network with other Veteran Leadership Circle members throughout the year
What is the Veteran Legacy Fund?
Annual dollars provided through the Veteran Legacy Fund are flexible and immediately available, enabling the executive director of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs to funnel those dollars wherever they are most urgently needed. Tuition and fees account for only a portion of Syracuse University’s annual budget. Annual contributions to the Veteran Legacy Fund are crucial, creating an essential bridge between tuition revenues and the actual cost of a Syracuse University education. Gifts to the Veteran Legacy Fund are counted within our fiscal calendar of July 1 – June 30.
How are contributions to the Veteran Legacy Fund used?
Year after year, gifts to the Veteran Legacy Fund make scholarships, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities possible for students. Annual gifts help the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs provide financial support and learning experiences to veteran and military-connected students, including career immersion trips, internships, scholarships, and professional development.
Whatever the size of your gift, your support strengthens Syracuse University’s ability to ensure military-connected students have the support and resources they need.
For questions, please reach us at 315-443-0141 or email vlf@syr.edu