Donor Recognition Societies

Illumination Society

The Illumination Society recognizes loyal donors who give to Oberlin College and Conservatory every year. Membership to the Illumination society begins with a third consecutive annual gift and continues with ongoing support. These gifts can be outright gifts, pledge payments, and multiyear pledges to any designation that supports the Oberlin College and Conservatory campus community. We invite you to join this loyal community and be recognized for your commitment to empower our extraordinary students and faculty. 

John Frederick Oberlin Society

We invite you to join the ranks of our most committed donors. John Frederick Oberlin Society members (JFO Society) play a critical role in advancing Oberlin College and Conservatory. Through their leadership gifts, JFO Society members help to expand transformational opportunities for students. Alumni and friends of the College and Conservatory can become JFO Society members with a cumulative annual gift of $1,833 ($152.75/month) in celebration of the founding of the College in 1833. Consider making a recurring gift or utilizing a matching gift from your company.

Just as John Frederick Oberlin served his community—always seeking to improve the lives of its members—our alumni and friends strengthen our community when they give back to Oberlin. We appreciate your generous and loyal support of the College and Conservatory. Thank you for giving us the means to continue creating opportunities for students. We are grateful you took the time to affirm your belief in the Oberlin education by renewing your giving to the JFO Society.