Joining the Business Inner Circle

The Business Inner Circle is designed to support the educational programs of the College of Business at

Arkansas State University through private gifts. Working in conjunction with the ASU Alumni Association and the ASU Foundation, Inc., the Circle encourages the college's growth an reputation as one of the leading educational centers in the United States.

As career opportunities continue to become more diverse and complex, the College of Business must continually improve its programs to better prepare its students for this environment. Members of the Arkansas State University Business Inner Circle will help broaden the scope and content of these programs and will contribute to the overall enhancement of the College of Business.

Membership is available to those willing to make a financial commitment to ensure the continued success of the College of Business. Any alumna or alumnus of the college, organization, friend, private corporation, family or group may become a member of the Circle. Membership may be acquired in the following ways:

    Cash Gifts

        Business Inner Circle Member: Membership in the Business Inner Circle requires a
        gift of $2,500, payable either in a lump sum or in installments over a period not to
        exceed five years ($41.67 per month or $500 per year) to the College of Business.
        Business Inner Circle Affiliate: An Affiliate level is provided for graduates of the
        College of Business whose date of graduation is not more than 10 years from the
        date of application. Affiliate members make a gift of $1,000, payable either in a
        lump sum or in installments over a period not to exceed five years ($16.67 per
        month or $200 per year) to the College of Business. A Business Inner Affiliate who
        has completed the $1,000 gift requirement, or is in the process of doing so, may
        join the Business Inner Circle by making an additional pledge of $1,500, payable
        over a maximum period of five years. Business Inner Affiliates will have special
        identification as a member of the Business Inner Circle and will be entitled to all
        privileges.

    Transfer of Property

        Membership may also be obtained through the transfer of ownership of real or
        personal property that is determined to be valued at $2,500 or more. Examples
        include, but are not limited to, outright gifts of stocks and bonds, artwork,
        residential or commercial property, etc. Transfers of property without a readily
        ascertainable fair market value may require an independent appraisal.

        Sustaining Members of the Business Inner Circle are those who, upon satisfaction
        of their membership commitment, make a minimum monetary contribution of $500
        to the Circle in a given year. Membership is on an annual basis.

Because gifts to the Business Inner Circle will go to enhance the programs of the College of Business, they are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax adviser regarding your specific situation.

The Business Inner Circle provides flexibility, so you may designate your gifts. Circle members may choose to designate their gift for technology, faculty development, student services, scholarships or special projects within the College of Business. A gift not designated will be for unrestricted use by the college to provide for needs not funded by the general operating budget. To view our privacy policy, click here.

In order to recognize the generosity of each member of the Business Inner Circle, the College of Business will display the name of each member in its Gallery of Distinction. In addition, each member will receive annual giving credit in the Annual Fund program of the university and will have an opportunity to attend events designated exclusively for Circle members.

To ensure members are informed about the College of Business, they will receive periodic publications. Members will also be invited to participate in the annual meeting of the Business Inner Circle, an occasion when all members gather to learn of the progress and development of the college and other facets of the university.

For more information or to make arrangements to become a member, click here. Or if you prefer, you may write to University Development, P.O. Box 1990, State University AR 72467-1990, or call us at (870) 927-3940 or toll-free at (888) 225-8343.