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 and watch the John Jay Associates video 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 at Homecoming
Recognition at Reunion
John Jay Associates gift
SPONSOR • $5,000–$9,999
All the benefits of the Member level, plus:
Opportunity to name a current-use internship stipend (For gifts directed to the Columbia College Fund for internships, starting at $7,500)
PATRON • $10,000–$24,999
All the benefits of the Sponsor level, plus:
Ticket upgrade for Columbia Football or Basketball home game (On a per request basis and subject to availability)
DEAN’S CIRCLE • $25,000+
All the benefits of the Patron level, plus:
Opportunity to name a current-use scholarship (For gifts directed to the Columbia College Fund for financial aid)
Invitation to Dean’s Circle Reception
Columbia College Fund Impact Report (For gifts directed to the Columbia College Fund)
Young & Recent Alumni Membership Levels & Benefits
Alumni from the Classes of 2011-2024 and seniors in the Class of 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 • 2021–2024 ($250), 2016–2020 ($500), 2011–2015 ($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 at Homecoming
Recognition at Reunion
John Jay Associates gift
YOUNG PATRON • 2021–2024 ($1,500), 2016–2020 ($2,500), 2011–2015 ($5,000)
All the benefits of the Member level, plus:
Ticket upgrade for Columbia Football or Columbia Basketball home game (On a per request basis and subject to availability)
DEAN’S CIRCLE • 2021–2024 ($5,000), 2016–2020 ($7,500), 2011–2015 ($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)
Recurring Giving
With a monthly recurring gift, you can join the John Jay Associates. See how your support can add up.
Monthly Rate • $208.34
Cumulative Annual Gift • $2,500
Membership Level • Member
Monthly Rate • $416.67
Cumulative Annual Gift • $5,000
Membership Level • Sponsor
Monthly Rate • $833.34
Cumulative Annual Gift • $10,000
Membership Level • Patron
Monthly Rate • $2,083.34
Cumulative Annual Gift • $25,000
Membership Level • Dean’s Circle
*Please note that this level requires a written agreement with Columbia; if you have any questions, please reach out to cc-steward@columbia.edu*
