Donor Recognition Societies

Without the generous and gracious gifts made by donors and supporters, North Carolina Lions, Inc. would not be able to provide the services and activities that so many of our residents rely upon. Participation in one of our donor recognition societies is one of the ways that we acknowledge your contribution to these life-changing activities.

The Rays of Hope Society

Established in 2013, The Rays of Hope Society recognizes donors whose lifetime cumulative gifts equal $100,000 or more. Qualifying donations will include: Brighter Visions Annual Fund Drive, Camp Dogwood, Undesignated Camper Fees, Clinical Eye Research, Jack Stickley Fellowships, William L. Woolard Partner-in-Service, Memorial and Honorariums, and donations to capital campaigns.

A Brighter Future Society

The A Brighter Future Society was established in 2013 to recognize and honor those individuals who have taken the important step of including a future gift to the North Carolina Lions, Inc. in their estate plans. Individuals will be added to the society upon documentation of their planned gift to the North Carolina Lions, Inc. in any amount.

The Brighter Visions Fund

The Brighter Visions Fund was established in 2013 to recognize donors who make a gift to the Brighter Visions Annual Fund Drive. Qualifying donations will include: Brighter Visions Annual Fund Drive and undesignated Memorial and Honorarium gifts.

Recognition levels are:

Visionaries – Annual gift of $10,000 +
Beacons of Light – Annual gift of $5,000-$9,999
Shining Light – Annual gift of $1,000-$4,999
Points of Light – Annual gift of $100-$999

Donors

Donors include individuals, Lion Clubs, corporations and foundations. Donors may specify that a Lions Club in good standing also receive credit for their donation. In this case both the donor and Lions Club will receive credit for the donation.

Past Donations

Lions Clubs will receive credit for past White Cane Donations from July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2013.