The International Leadership Society (ILS) recognizes the generosity of Columbia College's alumni and parents abroad. Members of this leadership giving society support the Columbia College Fund at a leadership level, elevating the voices of the College's international partners.
Currently, only 1.5 percent of the College's international alumni make leadership-level gifts. The ILS will help close this philanthropic gap and leave a lasting legacy at the College by bringing together this community and providing them with greater opportunities to engage and stay connected.
Membership
You are invited to join the ILS with a commitment of $15,000, payable over three years, and an annual contribution of $5,000 thereafter to maintain membership.
Recent and young alumni may join the ILS with a comparable philanthropic commitment.
Benefits
• Membership in the John Jay Associates and corresponding benefits
• Opportunity to become an “International Leadership Society Founding Member” if commitment is made before June 30, 2025
• Two exclusive virtual lectures per year from esteemed Columbia faculty members
• Access to Columbia+, Columbia University’s online platform to engage alumni and learners from around the world through non-degree, non-credit courses; events (live-streamed and recorded); and podcasts
• Recognition on the International Leadership Society website
• Newsletter featuring member stories
