Celebrating the lasting impact of your generosity
Gifts of US$25,000 or more* are honored with exclusive recognition for their extraordinary impact. LCIF offers crystal plaques and jeweled pins, along with public acknowledgement at global events. As a Lead or Major Donor, you help create lasting, positive change around the world.
*After the June 30, 2022, conclusion of Campaign 100.
All Lead and Major Donors receive:
- A distinguished, jeweled Lion stick-pin, received upon pledging
- A personalized crystal plaque, presented upon pledge fulfillment or gifts in cash
- Exclusive invitations to LCIF receptions at convention and other events
- Digital donor recognition at major global events
- Inclusion in the LCIF Annual Report, upon pledge fulfillment or gifts in cash
This recognition is separate from the Melvin Jones Fellowship, Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship and Humanitarian Partner programs, which honor cumulative lifetime giving. All contributions are eligible for Melvin Jones Fellowship credit, and donors may also be featured in LION Magazine or other LCIF publications and videos.
Your generosity helps restore sight, empower youth, fight diabetes and childhood cancer, and deliver urgent relief when it’s needed most. Discover how your impact is celebrated through lasting recognition.
Donor recognition levels at a glance
Every milestone marks another opportunity to celebrate your life-changing generosity.
Level | Donation | Pin Material | Gemstones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Donor | US$25,000 | Sterling silver | One ruby |
| Progressive Major | US$50,000 | Sterling silver | Two rubies |
| Lead Donor | US$100,000 | 10k gold-filled | One sapphire |
| Progressive Lead | US$200,000 | 10k gold-filled | Two sapphires |
| Visionary Donor | US$500,000 | 10k gold-filled | One emerald |
| Progressive | US$750,000 | 10k gold-filled | Two emeralds |
| Million Dollar Donor | US$1,000,000 | Platinum | Two diamonds |
Pledges may be fulfilled over five years. Donors may also be featured in LION Magazine, LCIF publications or global impact videos.
Your impact around the world
Your generosity reaches across borders, changing lives every day. Here's what you've helped accomplish.
With 100% of your donation benefiting LCIF programs and grants, your gift creates real, measurable change. You empower Lions around the world to turn our mission into action. Through your generosity, Lions and supporters like you make these outcomes possible:
- 22,000+ LCIF grants awarded
- 9.8 million cataract surgeries funded
- US$167 million provided in disaster relief funding
- 20+ million students reached through Lions Quest
- 50 million school children received vision care through Sight For Kids
- 6.5 million people supported through diabetes-related programs
- 98,000 families helped through LCIF Childhood Cancer Grants
See the difference you make in our latest LCIF Annual Report.
Additional honors by giving level
At each milestone, LCIF offers meaningful recognition that reflects your extraordinary commitment.
Giving level | Additional honors |
|---|---|
| US$50,000+ | Listing on the Donor Wall at Lions International headquarters* |
| US$100,000+ | Individual plenary feature at international convention** |
| US$500,000+ | Recognition at the Melvin Jones Fellowship Luncheon** |
| US$750,000+ | Donor photo featured on the LCIF Donor Wall at Lions International headquarters* |
| US$1,000,000+ | Custom, one-of-a-kind plaque and live stage recognition at international convention** |
All contributions are eligible for Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) credit. Donors may also be featured in LION Magazine or other publications and videos.
*For LCIF Lead and Major Gifts in cash or upon pledge fulfillment.
**At LCIF's discretion.
The impact of giving
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Whether you're considering a new pledge or fulfilling an existing gift, your contribution helps build a more compassionate world. Learn more about our ways to give.
