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 2020-21 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
Alumni, parents and friends may join the John Jay Associates with cumulative annual giving to the College of $1,500 or more. The five membership levels—Member, Fellow, Sponsor, Patron and Dean’s Circle—each offer opportunities to engage more deeply with the Columbia College community.
MEMBER • $1,500-$3,499
Invitation to an annual John Jay Associates Reception
Two complimentary tickets to a Columbia Football or Basketball home game (On a per request basis and subject to availability)
Complimentary lunch at Homecoming
Special recognition at Reunion
Exclusive John Jay Associates gift
FELLOW • $3,500-$4,999
All the benefits of the member category, plus:
Invitations to Insider Access Calls, interactive phone calls with key Columbia College leaders
SPONSOR • $5,000-$9,999
All the benefits of the fellow category, plus:
Complimentary access to a Café Columbia cultural experience (subject to availability)
Opportunity to name a current use internship stipend (Gift must be designated for Internships, starting at $5,500)
PATRON • $10,000-$24,999
All the benefits of the sponsor category, plus:
Invitation to the Dean’s Scholarship Reception (Gift must be designated for Financial Aid)
Ticket upgrade for a 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 category, plus:
Exclusive invitation to the Dean’s Circle Reception
Opportunity to name a current use scholarship (Gift must be designated for Financial Aid)
Recent Alumni Membership Levels & Benefits
Alumni from the Classes of 2008-2021 and seniors in the Class of 2022 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 • 2021-2018 ($250), 2017-2013 ($500), 2012-2008 ($1,000)
Invitation to the John Jay Associates Reception
Two tickets to a Columbia Football or Basketball home game (On a per request basis and subject to availability)
Complimentary lunch at Homecoming
Special recognition at Reunion
Exclusive John Jay Associates gift
Invitations to Insider Access Calls, interactive phone calls with key Columbia College leaders
YOUNG PATRON • $1,500—$4,999
All the benefits of the member category, plus:
Invitation to join the Young Leaders Council, an exclusive council of philanthropic leaders of Columbia College's recent alumni community
Exclusive access to Young Leaders Council events throughout the year
DEAN'S CIRCLE • $5,000+
All the benefits of the Young Patron category, plus:
Ticket upgrade for a Columbia Football or Basketball home game (On a per request basis and subject to availability)
Opportunity to name a current use internship stipend (Gift must be designated for Internships, starting at $5,500)
Exclusive invitation to the Dean's Circle Reception
Recurring Giving
With a monthly recurring gift, you can join the John Jay Associates. See how your support can add up.
Monthly Rate • $125
Total Annual Gift • $1,500
Leadership Level • Member
Monthly Rate • $291.67
Total Annual Gift • $3,500
Leadership Level • Fellow
Monthly Rate • $416.67
Total Annual Gift • $5,000
Leadership Level • Sponsor
Monthly Rate • $833.34
Total Annual Gift • $10,000
Leadership Level • Patron
