2026 President's Society
Giving Program
We invite donors who believe in powering the mission of ARCS Foundation Oregon to make an annual, unrestricted contribution through the newly established President's Society.
Donations made through the President's Society demonstrate a deep commitment to the health of our Chapter, its capacity to grow, and the successful fulfillment of its mission today and into the future. These gifts provide flexible funding, enabling the Board of Directors to support the Chapter's areas of greatest need.
While ARCS Foundation Oregon appreciates gifts of any size, we invite you to consider one of the following levels of support:
President’s Cabinet: $10,000
President’s Council: $5,000
President’s Advisors: $2,500
President’s Network: $1,000
ARCS Foundation Oregon’s culture of philanthropy values meaningful relationships with our Chapter supporters and recognizes that these connections are about far more than transactions. ARCS Oregon leadership holds these relationships close and is committed to honoring our legacy supporters in tangible ways that reflect both gratitude and care.
As a member of the President’s Circle, you will be front and center in our mission and vision, our growth strategies, and the communications that demonstrate the impact of your generosity. Along the way, we look forward to celebrating you and your partnership with ARCS through exclusive invitations to behind‑the‑scenes experiences, engaging talks and presentations, and gatherings where you can connect with both ARCS scholars and friends of ARCS Oregon.
July 2026
Dear ARCS Supporter,
Over the past several years, ARCS Foundation Oregon has engaged in thoughtful discussions about our future. To remain relevant amid shifting social, cultural, and demographic trends, we recognize the importance of evolving our work. Organizations that fail to adapt risk falling behind.
As our chapter has grown, so has the complexity of our operations. Supporting our Scholars, Members, and University Partners effectively now requires more than volunteer capacity alone. Our investment in a lean, skilled staff—combined with a more integrated approach to board and committee leadership—has strengthened our ability to meet these demands and positioned us well for the future.
Today, we invite you to help strengthen our chapter’s long-term capacity so we can continue meeting emerging needs and expanding opportunities for Scholars, alumni, members, and partners.
As we plan for the years ahead, we invite you to join us as a President’s Society donor with an annual unrestricted gift. Many donors choose to give through Appreciated Stock or Required Minimum Distributions from IRAs. Your leadership gift will empower our Board to respond to new challenges, pursue strategic opportunities, and sustain our mission well into the future.
our past support—through membership and Scholar Awards—has made a profound difference, and we are grateful. As we deepen our understanding of “impact” across our universities and communities, we hope you will continue to partner with ARCS Foundation Oregon in 2026. Together, we can advance our shared goals in ways that benefit both our Scholars and the broader STEM ecosystem.
Thank you for your ongoing dedication to ARCS Foundation Oregon and to STEM education. Your support makes everything we do possible.
In gratitude,
Caron Ogg, VP of Philanthropy
Mary Kay Linton, CFRE, Executive Director
Rachel Dresbeck, President
Questions? Contact us at info@arcsoregon.org.