Annual Gifts: School of Engineering & Applied Science
What do these gifts support?
Alumni gifts to the Yale Engineering Alumni Fund touch every aspect of the people and endeavors involved with Engineering at Yale. From financial aid that allows Yale to recruit the most promising students, to funds for attracting and retaining the finest faculty, to support for rebuilding the campus facilities that foster all of their activities, the Yale Engineering Alumni Fund is critical to the Engineering program at Yale.
Why participate in annual giving to the Alumni Fund?
Just as the contributions of previous alumni helped enrich your learning experience, you can take pride in knowing that everyone learning and teaching Engineering at Yale benefits from your generosity. No matter the gift amount, your participation is important and is much appreciated.
The Nathan Hale Associates
Leadership Recognition Levels for Unrestricted Current Use Annual Giving
What is the Nathan Hale Associates Program?
The Nathan Hale Associates program, currently led by Joseph McNay '56 as Chairman, was founded in 1994 to encourage and recognize increased Alumni Fund contributions. The program is the University's way of acknowledging the many alumni and friends whose most generous gifts have helped nurture the dynamic, creative environment that is integral to the Yale experience.
Why join the Nathan Hale Associates?
Uphold the Yale tradition of giving
The Nathan Hale Associates join a proud tradition at Yale, almost 300 years old, representing a distinguished group of contributors willing to support and encourage excellence.
Set an example
Participants in the Nathan Hale Associates program are acknowledged in Yale publications. Their leadership serves to inspire the efforts of all at Yale to provide the very best opportunities in higher education.
All alumni and friends are invited to join the Nathan Hale Associates in the following giving categories:
| President's Council | |
| • Fourth Century Circle | $50,000 and above |
| • Woodbridge Circle | $25,000 – $49,999 |
| Hillhouse Associates | $15,000 – $24,999 |
| Sterling Associates | $10,000 – $14,999 |
| Harkness Associates | $5,000 – $9,999 |
| Elihu Yale Associates | $2,500 – $4,999 |
| Woolsey Associates | $1,000 – $2,499 |
Who was Nathan Hale?
A member of Yale's graduating Class of 1773, Nathan Hale served as a Revolutionary soldier in Cambridge, New York, and New London and eventually volunteered to be a spy under General Washington's direction.
Disguised as a schoolmaster, he found his way into the British camps in Brooklyn and New York. He was recognized while attempting to return and arrested. His papers were found in his shoes — among them his Yale diploma. Before being executed on September 22, 1776, his last words were: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
Matching Gifts
Increase your contribution at no additional cost to you!
Some companies will match charitable gifts. You can obtain a matching gift form from your Personnel or Human Resources department. Complete the requested information and return the form with your contribution. Note: Some companies also match spouses' gifts.
Click here to find out if your company matches gifts to Yale.
If you would like to make a gift to the Engineering Alumni Fund, please contact:
Yale Engineering Alumni Fund
P.O. Box 1890
New Haven, CT 06508-1890
Phone: (800) 395-7646
E-mail: engineering.fund@yale.edu
If you would like to speak to someone directly about annual giving to the Yale Engineering Alumni Fund, contact:
Cindy Sacramone
Associate Director, Graduate and Professional Schools Annual Giving
Phone: (203) 432-6956
cynthia.sacramone@yale.edu
If you'd like to find out more about ways in which your participation can make a difference at Yale, see Volunteers.
