The proper names of Cornell’s giving societies should be capitalized and fully spelled out upon first mention. In subsequent mentions, you may use the shortened forms: “the Circle,” “the Club,” “the Family Fellows,” “the Giving Partners,” etc. Here is the list of giving societies:

the 1865 Society

the Tower Club

• • • the Ezra Cornell Circle
    • the Founders’ Circle 
    • the President’s Circle
    • the Deans’ Circle

Cornell Family Fellows

Cornell Giving Partners

the Cayuga Society

Find out more about these giving societies.