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MU Land Grant Society

Since 1914, University of Missouri Extension has brought research and resources from the university to Missourians. The way we work has changed over the years, but our dedication to fulfilling Mizzou’s land-grant mission has not.

We are proud to announce the creation of a donor recognition society for MU Extension and Engagement as a tribute to both our history and the impact of philanthropy.

The University of Missouri Land-Grant Society recognizes donors who support MU Extension and Engagement year after year. The consistent support allows Extension to meet the changing needs of Missourians by focusing on solving Missouri’s grand challenges around:

Agriculture growth
Economic opportunity
Education access and excellence
Health and well-being

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MU Land-Grant Society FAQ

Members of the Land-Grant Society play an active role in shaping the present and future of MU Extension and Engagement and provide support so we can continue to improve the lives, communities and businesses of Missourians.

Membership is open to any donor based on combined gifts and pledges to MU Extension and Engagement or any of the units and programs associated with MU Extension and Engagement. Gifts to the Missouri 4-H Foundation count toward membership in the society.

Members may be eligible for sustaining membership in the Jefferson Club, annual membership in the Columns Society, or both. Other benefits include:

Private invitations to Land-Grant Society special events (annual and sustaining members)
Invitations to Jefferson Club special events (sustaining members)
Invitations to Columns Society special events (annual members)
Exclusive networking events with Mizzou Alumni and MU Extension and Engagement constituents

Annual membership: Any individual or couple with total giving of $2,500 or more to MU Extension in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30) is automatically eligible for membership. Alumni and friends 35 and under and MU Extension employees and retirees are eligible with annual gifts totaling $1,500 or more.

Sustaining membership: Donors are eligible for membership based on cumulative lifetime giving to MU Extension, including pledges and planned gifts. MU Extension employee and retiree requirements are discounted by 50 percent.

MU Land-Grant Society Membership

Membership is determined for individuals based on cumulative giving and pledges at or above one of the levels listed below. All previous gifts to MU Extension and some company matching gifts count toward membership.

Membership levels	Cumulative outright gifts and pledges*
Member	$50,000
Fellow	$100,000
Distinguished Fellow	$250,000
Very Distinguished Fellow	$500,000
Diplomat	$1,000,000
Ambassador	$5,000,000
* Pledges include testamentary gifts such as bequest, life insurance or other type of deferred gift, including irrevocable trust and charitable gift annuities. Pledges must not exceed a period of 10 years.

Faculty and Staff Membership

Membership is determined for MU benefit-eligible faculty or staff members and retirees based on cumulative giving and pledges at or above one of the levels listed below. All prior gifts to MU Extension and company matching gifts count toward membership.

Membership levels	Cumulative outright gifts and pledges*
Member	$25,000
Fellow	$50,000
Distinguished Fellow	$125,000
Very Distinguished Fellow	$250,000
Diplomat	$500,000
Ambassador	$2,500,000
* Pledges include testamentary gifts such as bequest, life insurance or other type of deferred gift, including irrevocable trust and charitable gift annuities. Pledges must not exceed a period of 10 years.

Clover Membership

Donors to the 4-H Foundation will be designated "Clover Members" at the membership level that their cumulative giving to 4-H Foundation and Extension places them.

Questions

Contact the MU Extension Advancement Office to learn how you can become a member of the MU Land-Grant Society. Call the office at 573-882-2003, or call Rachel Augustine direct at 573-884-7641. Or you can request a conversation about membership online.

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Excellence in Extension

Donate to Excellence in Extension

This is OUR TIME. To Serve. To Lead. To Grow. Through the Excellence in Extension Fund, you can help better address the needs of Missourians. Your gift will help ensure our faculty, staff and volunteers have the knowledge, skills and training they need to help improve agricultural growth and stewardship, economic opportunity, educational access, and health and well-being for all Missourians.

The Clover Fund

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4-H is the nation's largest youth development organization, offering kids the opportunity to learn-by-doing—building the leadership, independence, and life skills they need today to succeed in life and their careers. Be an Inspiration. Your gift makes it possible for the Missouri 4-H Foundation to provide educational resources, train volunteers, award college scholarships and grow strong future leaders.

Osher@Mizzou

Donate to Osher@Mizzou Visit Osher@Mizzou

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Missouri (Osher@Mizzou) has evolved over the years, beginning in 2002 with just a few courses to what we are today: a welcoming place where those aged 50 and above can take non-credit courses on a myriad of topics in current events, U.S. and world history, literature, the arts, and more. Osher is a place where you can meet old friends and make new ones while keeping your brain active. Your gift will help ensure that Osher@Mizzou continues to have a positive impact on hundreds of seniors and their families living in mid-Missouri.

Generosity comes in many forms and giving is often the best way to support what matters to you most in your life. When you give to MU Extension, you help us make a lasting impact on Missouri. Start here to learn more about the different ways you can give, how to include MU Extension in your estate, and how your support will help MU Extension improve lives, businesses and communities across Missouri.

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