The Royal Society of The Queens Fund is the leadership donor society of Queens University of Charlotte. Members exhibit their commitment to the mission of the university through gifts of $1,500 or more to The Queens Fund or McColl School Excellence Fund which are used to provide hundreds of bright, talented students the opportunity to attend Queens. Your support ensures the future of Queens.

In 1990, alumna Kathie Taylor Grigg '87 was searching for a name to bestow upon those individuals who had donated at a leadership level to The Queens Fund.  She hit upon a winning idea with the Royal Society. 

Today the Royal Society of The Queens Fund recognizes over 330 generous individuals, organizations, corporations and foundations who contribute at this leadership level. Listed below are the levels and membership benefits.

To learn more or to become a member of the Royal Society, please contact Laura Beth Ellis, director, annual leadership giving (ellislb@queens.edu; 704 337-2334).  

$25,000 or more: Crown Circle

• A scholarship recipient named for the donor or designee
• All of the benefits in the below categories

$10,000 - $24,999: Diana Circle

• A special dinner with the President
• All of the benefits in the below categories

$5,000 - $9,999: Coronet Circle

• An invitation to the Student Scholars Luncheon in the spring
• Invitations to special events and receptions such as the Ministrare Leadership Event
• Complimentary tickets to select Queens-sponsored events
• All of the benefits in the below categories

 $2,500 - $4,999: 1857 Circle

• Invitation to attend a private campus tour led by a Queens ambassador
• Invitation to attend special events and receptions in conjunction with a Queens-sponsored speaker series
• Invitation to exclusive travel opportunities with Queens friends, alumni and faculty
• All of the benefits in the below categories

$1,500- $2,499: Royal Society

• Invitation to annual Royal Society Dinner
• Annual recognition in the Donor Report and Queens website as one of the university's leading contributors
• 10% off merchandise at Queens Bookstore
• Complimentary cup of coffee at the campus coffee shop
• E-Letter with updates on administrative happenings, faculty accolades and advance ticket purchase information
• Royal Society Decal

Royal Society G.O.L.D: If you are a graduate of the last decade, you may join the Royal Society at a reduced rate and receive all the benefits at the Royal Society level. 

6-10 years out: Give $750 or more annually for Royal Society membership.
1-5 years out: Give $250 or more annually for Royal Society membership.