The John Jay Associates is Columbia College’s oldest leadership giving society, recognizing the generosity and loyal support of Columbia College’s broad community of alumni, parents and friends. Members of the John Jay Associates make a difference in the lives of students, faculty and staff every day through their dedicated support. They are eligible to receive exclusive benefits, including special recognition, unique engagement opportunities, select communications and one-of-a-kind gifts.
View the 2023–24 John Jay Associates Annual Report for more information.
Email cc-steward@columbia.edu with questions about accessing benefits.
Membership Levels & Benefits
Alumni, parents and friends may join the John Jay Associates with cumulative annual giving to the College of $2,500 or more. The four membership levels — Member, Sponsor, Patron and Dean’s Circle — each offer opportunities to engage more deeply with the Columbia College community.
MEMBER • $2,500–$4,999
Recognition in John Jay Associates Annual Report
Two complimentary tickets to Columbia Football or Basketball home game (On a per request basis and subject to availability)
Complimentary Lunch Under the Tent at Homecoming
Recognition at Reunion
John Jay Associates gift
SPONSOR • $5,000–$14,999
All the benefits of the Member level, plus:
Access to a campus liaison and exclusive communications about happenings at Columbia
Opportunity to name a current-use internship stipend (For gifts directed to the Columbia College Fund for internships, starting at $7,500)
PATRON • $15,000–$24,999
All the benefits of the Sponsor level, plus:
Invitation to the Dean’s Leadership Dinner
Opportunity to join other leadership giving societies at Columbia College
Ticket upgrade for Columbia Football or Basketball home game (On a per request basis and subject to availability)
DEAN’S CIRCLE • $25,000–$99,999
All the benefits of the Patron level, plus:
Invitation to the Dean’s Circle Reception
Opportunity to name a current-use scholarship (For gifts directed to the Columbia College Fund for financial aid)
Columbia College Fund Impact Report (For gifts directed to the Columbia College Fund)
CROWN CIRCLE • $100,000+
All the benefits of the Dean’s Circle level, plus:
Invitation to an annual event with senior College and University leadership
Special recognition in the John Jay Associates Annual Report and on the John Jay Associates website
Young & Recent Alumni Membership Levels & Benefits
Alumni from the Classes of 2012-2025 may join the John Jay Associates with special levels for cumulative annual giving. The three membership levels — Member, Young Patron and Dean’s Circle — each offer opportunities to engage more deeply with the Columbia College community.
Email cc-steward@columbia.edu with questions about accessing benefits.
MEMBER • 2022–2025 ($250), 2017–2021 ($500), 2012–2016 ($1,000)
Recognition in John Jay Associates Annual Report
Two tickets to Columbia Football or Basketball home game (On a per request basis and subject to availability)
Complimentary Lunch Under the Tent at Homecoming
Recognition at Reunion
John Jay Associates gift
YOUNG PATRON • 2022–2025 ($1,500), 2017–2021 ($2,500), 2012–2016 ($5,000)
All the benefits of the Member level, plus:
Access to a campus liaison and exclusive communications about happenings at Columbia
Invitation to the Dean’s Leadership Dinner
Opportunity to join other leadership giving societies at Columbia College
Ticket upgrade for Columbia Football or Columbia Basketball home game (On a per request basis and subject to availability)
DEAN’S CIRCLE • 2022–2025 ($5,000), 2017–2021 ($7,500), 2012–2016 ($10,000)
All the benefits of the Young Patron level, plus:
Invitation to the Dean’s Circle Reception
Columbia College Fund Impact Report (For gifts directed to the Columbia College Fund)
CROWN CIRCLE • 2022–2025 ($25,000), 2017–2021 ($50,000), 2012–2016 ($75,000)
All the benefits of the Dean’s Circle level, plus:
Invitation to a dinner with Dean Josef Sorett and senior University leadership
Special recognition in the John Jay Associates Annual Report and on the John Jay Associates website
