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Why Join the Society of 1918?

Our Society seeks to bring W&M women and their supporters together to strengthen bonds with one another and the university, empowering generations of W&M women around the world. When the Society was founded, one of our top priorities was to create an endowment to support lifelong engagement and leadership opportunities. To that end, the Alumnae Initiatives Endowment was established to enrich engagement and support interest-based programming. The endowment is unique in that it is funded almost primarily by women.

 Your Commitment

Society of 1918 recognition is offered to all donors who contribute $10,000 over a five-year period ($2,000 per year or $167 per month) with at least $2,000 to the Alumnae Initiatives Endowment and the balance to any W&M fund(s) of your choice.

We offer special contribution rates for the Young Guarde (alumni who have graduated in the past five years), faculty and staff of William & Mary, and U.S. military active duty/veterans. They may join the Society with a contribution of $5,000 over a five-year period ($1,000 per year or $84 per month) with at least $1,000 committed to the Alumnae Initiatives Endowment.

Graduating seniors (undergraduate and graduate students in their final year at W&M), are invited to join at a rate of $1,000 over a five-year period ($200 per year or $16.67 per month) committed to the Alumnae Initiatives Endowment.

All genders are invited and membership recognition is renewable after five years.

Society of 1918 Pledge Commitment

 Benefits of Membership

• Receive invitations to exclusive Society of 1918 events.
• Engage with W&M’s senior leaders for an insider’s view on key university initiatives and issues, and share your perspectives.
• Network with an empowering group of W&M leaders and philanthropists.
• • Enjoy special access to W&M Women events, including book signings, panel discussions, behind-the-scenes tours, exhibitions and more.