What is Stanford Loyal?
Stanford Loyal donors are the core of our community of supporters. Donors are recognized as Stanford Loyal when they give to Stanford three or more consecutive fiscal years (September 1–August 31), including at least one gift to an annual fund in one of the past three fiscal years.
What gifts count toward being Stanford Loyal?
All gifts to the university count toward your Stanford Loyal status. However, at least one gift in the past three fiscal years must have been to an annual fund.
What about pledges?
While making a pledge does not count toward Stanford Loyal status, your pledge payment does count.
Do I have to track my gifts?
No. After three consecutive fiscal years of making gifts to Stanford, you will automatically qualify as Stanford Loyal. However, there may be a short delay while we update our honor rolls.
Am I Stanford Loyal?
To see if you are Stanford Loyal, look for your name on the Honor Roll.
What if I miss a year?
If you miss a consecutive fiscal year of giving, your Stanford Loyal status will lapse. You cannot "make up" a gift by counting multiple gifts in the same fiscal year. However, you can regain your Stanford Loyal status with three consecutive fiscal years of giving.
Why does consistent annual giving matter?
The generosity of alumni, parents, and friends is vitally important to Stanford, and every gift counts! Together, Stanford Loyal gifts add up to millions each year for financial aid, academics, research, and patient care.
Whom can I contact with questions?
Contact stanfordloyal@stanford.edu