President’s Society: The President's Society is comprised of individuals whose annual support is essential to keeping the mission of Bluffton alive. Donors become members of the President's Society when their annual gifts reach $1,000 or more. President's Society members receive regular updates on the university's progress from the president and an invitation to a special donor recognition dinner in the fall.
The giving categories for the President's Society are as follows:
| Executives Club | $25,000 or more |
| Directors Club | $10,000-$24,999 |
| Ambassadors Club | $5,000-$9,999 |
| Sponsors Club | $2,500-$4,999 |
| Associates Club | $1,000-$2,499 |
| - After 5th reunion through 10th reunion |
$500-$999 |
| - Up to 5th reunion |
$250-$499 |
Noah C. Hirschy Society: The Noah C. Hirschy Society is an important group of people whose generosity is ensuring the university's future health. These donors have named Bluffton University in their will or as the ultimate beneficiary of a planned gift.
Heritage Society: The Heritage Society recognizes those individuals whose on-going support of Bluffton has made them important partners in the university's mission. Individuals become members of the Heritage Society when their total gifts to Bluffton reach $25,000 or more.
The giving catagories for the Heritage Society are as follows:
| Founders Club | $1 million or more |
| Patrons Club | $500,000-$999,999 |
| Partners | $250,000-$499,999 |
| Builders Club | $100,000-$249,999 |
| Benefactors Club | $25,000-$99,999 |
