Giving Societies
Viking Club
Staying competitive in CCIW and Division III athletics requires ongoing investment—facility upgrades, team travel, uniforms, safety equipment, and more.
Your support of the Viking Club helps coaches and staff deliver exceptional experiences for our student-athletes—on and off the field—while building a culture of champions.
Make a gift today and fuel Viking excellence.
Viking Club: gold level
Join the Viking Club: gold level with an annual gift of $250 or more. Your generosity strengthens Viking athletics by supporting capital projects, enhancing the game-day experience, and growing community enthusiasm.
Gold Level members receive:
- An exclusive North Park promotional item
- Name recognition on Viking Sports Network broadcasts
- Insider email updates from the Athletics Department
- Priority invitations to Homecoming, Hall of Fame, All-Sports Awards, team meet-and-greets, and more
President’s Club
Established in 1967, the President’s Club honors donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually to North Park University.
These generous gifts—recognized through various giving circles and societies—provide vital support for student scholarships, faculty salaries, equipment, capital improvements, and unrestricted funds that sustain day-to-day operations. The President’s Club comprises the societies and circles listed below.
Leadership society
The Leadership society honors those who give annual cumulative gifts of $1,000 to $4,999 to North Park University.
Old Main society
The Old Main society honors those who give annual cumulative gifts of $5,000 to $9,999 to North Park University.
Cupola society
The Cupola society honors those who give annual cumulative gifts of $10,000 to $19,999 to North Park University.
Founders’ circle
Named in honor of the visionary leaders who established North Park University over a century ago, the Founders’ circle recognizes those who continue their legacy H with annual cumulative gifts of $20,000 or more.
Heritage circle
Established in 1981, the Heritage Circle honors those who include North Park University in their wills, estates, or other planned gifts. These legacy contributions —often the most significant—provide lasting financial strength and support generations of North Park students.
Members receive the Inside North Park newsletter and exclusive invitations to special events hosted by President Surridge.
If you’ve already included North Park in your estate plans, or are considering it, we’d be honored to hear from you. Knowing your intentions helps us plan wisely and express our sincere gratitude.
Interested in joining the Heritage circle or learning more about planned giving?
Contact us to start the conversation.
Contact
Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement
3225 W. Foster Ave., Box 6,
Chicago, IL 60625-4895
(773) 244-5790 or (866) 366-8096