Recognition Societies have been established to show appreciation to our donors. You can become a member of one or more of these recognition societies with an annual gift directed to a program or area of your choice.
$1-249 Associate
Gift acknowledgement and annual gift summary
$250-499 Colleague
Gift acknowledgement and annual gift summary
Acknowledgement in NASS Annual Report
$500-999 Friend
Gift acknowledgement and annual gift summary
Acknowledgement in NASS Annual Report
Acknowledgement in Annual Meeting Final Program
$1000-1999 Member
Gift acknowledgement and annual gift summary
Acknowledgement in NASS Annual Report
Acknowledgement in Annual Meeting Final Program
Public Recognition at NASS Annual Meeting
$1999-4,999 Founders Circle
Gift acknowledgement and annual gift summary
Acknowledgement in NASS Annual Report
Acknowledgement in Annual Meeting Final Program
Public Recognition at NASS Annual Meeting
Recognition on NASS website
Certificate of membership in Founders Circle
Note: Gifts under $5,000 are recognized in the year they are given only.
$5,000-9,999 Board Circle
Gift acknowledgement and annual gift summary
Acknowledgement in NASS Annual Report
Acknowledgement in Annual Meeting Final Program
Public Recognition at NASS Annual Meeting
Recognition on NASS website
Certificate of membership in Board Circle
$10,000-$49,999 Chairman’s Circle
Gift acknowledgement and annual gift summary
Acknowledgement in NASS Annual Report
Acknowledgement in Annual Meeting Final Program
Public Recognition at NASS Annual Meeting
Recognition on NASS website
Certificate of Membership in Chairman’s Circle
Special ribbon at Annual Meeting
One time gift $25,000+ naming opportunity if available
$50,000 + Benefactors Society (Benefactors Society members have given either a one-time gift or cumulative gift of $50,000)
All benefits listed above plus
Benefactors Society Pin
Benefactors Society Plaque
The Heritage Society – Planned Gifts
Recognition in Annual Report
Recognition at Annual Meeting
Tribute/memorial gifts
Recognition in Annual Report
Honor or memorialize a loved one, mentor or colleague with a gift to NASS.
The Heritage Society
The Heritage Society recognizes those individuals who have included the National Spine Society or the Spine Education and Research Center in their estate plans. As a member of the Heritage Society, we will recognize your generosity now for a gift that we will receive later. Some options include:
- A bequest – a gift given through your will or trust
- Life insurance – NASS or SMI can receive all or part of the proceeds of a policy you no longer need
- Life income gifts – these include charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts – you can enjoy a steady income for your lifetime and benefit NASS/SMI later
- Gifts of real property – including a gift of a remainder interest in a home
- Gifts of retirement account assets
We suggest you contact your financial advisor. We will be happy to meet with you to discuss these options. Call the Office of Philanthropy at 630-230-3654. Nancy Good will be happy to assist you.
Corporate Partnership Program
Corporate support of NASS is as individual as the corporations themselves. We work with our corporate partners on a one-on-one basis to create a corporate participation plan that meets the charitable interests of each company.
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