How to Join: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Founding Membership (five-year)

Become a lead investor and shape the future of the Women for NKU initiative with a five-year pledge $25,000 ($5,000 per year) for a five-year membership.

Founding Members will also be recognized within the Keepers of the Flame Circle, and enjoy exclusive opportunities to engage with President Short-Thompson in small group settings as she works to develop and implement plans for NKU’s successful future.

Keepers of the Flame Circle (annual)

Join this group of visionary women with an annual gift of $5,000. Keepers of the Flame will enjoy exclusive opportunities to engage with President Short-Thompson in small group settings as she works to develop and implement plans for NKU’s successful future.

Standard Membership (annual)

Be a part of Women for NKU with an annual gift of $1,000 and enjoy invitations to special events and opportunities throughout the year. Recent graduates (within 10 years of first degree from NKU) may join at a reduced rate of $500, and current students may join for $100.

Corporate Membership (annual)

New this year! Your organization can join to sponsor multiple individuals for annual membership. Gold level ($8,000) sponsors 7-10 members, Black level ($5,000) sponsors 4-6 members, and White level ($2,500) sponsors up to 3 members.

Each year, President Short-Thompson will select four impact opportunities aligned with the priorities, which members in good standing* will rank by vote. The highest ranked opportunity will receive that year’s collective cash member donations, and the honoree(s) will be featured guests at our annual spring luncheon.

Members of Women for NKU will enjoy opportunities to network and socialize with one another and with President Short-Thompson, build women’s philanthropy at NKU, celebrate the impact of the fund and meet student and faculty beneficiaries, and learn about the university’s programs and outcomes.

Members will also discover opportunities to become involved at NKU in ways that are meaningful to them as volunteers, mentors, advocates and connectors.

Monthly payments options are available. University employee? You can join via payroll deduction.

*To be considered a member in good standing, you must make a gift or pledge at an approved member level, and payments on your pledge must be current at the time of the vote.