The Circle of Leadership recognizes donors who contribute a minimum of $1,000 to the Annual Giving Campaign during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). Circle of Leadership contributors provide the financial strength which creates a margin of excellence needed to enhance the educational opportunities provided by the REF.
Circle of Leadership Recognition Levels
Keystone ($250,000 +)
- Special award and grant naming opportunities*
- Opportunities to connect with REF Leadership*
- Invitation to attend Donor Round Table event*
- Complimentary framed Commemorative Gout print
- Annual Scientific Meeting Gold package
- Recognition in annual Honor Roll of Donors
- Special updates from the REF
Benefactor ($100,000 - $249,999)
- Special award and grant naming opportunities*
- Opportunities to connect with REF Leadership*
- Invitation to attend Donor Round Table event*
- Complimentary framed Commemorative Gout print
- Annual Scientific Meeting Gold package
- Recognition in annual Honor Roll of Donors
- Special updates from the REF
Mentor ($50,000 - $99,999)
- Special award and grant support opportunities*
- Opportunities to connect with REF Leadership*
- Invitation to attend Donor Round Table event*
- Complimentary framed Commemorative Gout print
- Annual Scientific Meeting Gold package
- Recognition in annual Honor Roll of Donors
- Special updates from the REF
Pacesetter ($25,000 - $49,999)
- Opportunities to connect with REF Leadership*
- Invitation to attend Donor Round Table event*
- Complimentary framed Commemorative Gout print
- Annual Scientific Meeting Gold package
- Recognition in annual Honor Roll of Donors
- Special updates from the REF
Patron ($10,000 - $24,999)
- Invitation to attend Donor Round Table event*
- Complimentary framed Commemorative Gout print
- Annual Scientific Meeting Gold package
- Recognition in annual Honor Roll of Donors
- Special updates from the REF
Steward ($5,000 - $9,999)
- Invitation to attend Donor Round Table event*
- Complimentary framed Commemorative Gout print
- Annual Scientific Meeting Silver package
- Recognition in annual Honor Roll of Donors
- Special updates from the REF
Colleague ($2,500 - $4,999)
- Complimentary unframed Commemorative Gout print
- Annual Scientific Meeting Silver package
- Recognition in annual Honor Roll of Donors
- Special updates from the REF
Cornerstone ($1,000 - $2,499)
- Annual Scientific Meeting Bronze package
- Recognition in annual Honor Roll of Donors
- Special updates from the REF
For more information about the Circle of Leadership, contact the REF Department of Development at .







