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Recognition Societies at Pace

Membership in a Pace University Recognition Society is a powerful expression of your enduring commitment to student success and the advancement of our institution. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and support.

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Members of the President’s Society are catalysts for progress at Pace. This leadership group of Pace University alumni, families, and friends makes a transformative impact through their annual gifts of $1,000 or more.

President’s Society

Annual Gifts of $1,000 or More

Members of the President’s Society are catalysts for progress at Pace. This leadership group of alumni, families, and friends makes a transformative impact through their annual gifts of $1,000 or more.

Your support fuels vital academic programs, elevates the student experience, enhances the University’s reputation, and, most importantly, opens doors for students to unlock their full potential in the classroom and beyond.

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The Pace Setters League celebrates donors who champion Pace University student-athletes and our NCAA athletic and spirit programs.

Pace Setters League

Annual Gifts of $500 or More to Athletics

The Pace Setters League celebrates donors who champion our student-athletes and our NCAA athletic and spirit programs. With gifts of $500 or more annually, members help Pace students excel in competition, succeed in academics, and give back to their communities.

Your support strengthens team culture, promotes leadership, and builds campus pride through athletics.

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The Chair’s Circle honors Pace University's most generous benefactors—visionaries whose cumulative giving exceeds $250,000.

Chair’s Circle

Cumulative Giving of $250,000 or More

The Chair’s Circle honors Pace’s most generous benefactors—visionaries whose cumulative giving exceeds $250,000. These donors have helped transform the University through sustained investment in scholarships, faculty excellence, and innovative programs.

Their philanthropy lays the foundation for future success across all corners of the Pace Community.

Named in honor of former Pace President Dr. Edward J. Mortola, this society recognizes those who have made Pace part of their lasting legacy through a planned or estate gift.

Edward J. Mortola Legacy Society

Planned and Estate Giving

Named in honor of former Pace President Dr. Edward J. Mortola, this society recognizes those who have made Pace part of their lasting legacy through a planned or estate gift.

These forward-thinking donors ensure that future generations of students have access to life-changing opportunities for growth, achievement, and service. Their generosity leaves a lasting mark, one that endures far beyond a lifetime.

Join the Edward J. Mortola Legacy Society