Join the Annual Giving Society
and Wear Your Red Ribbon Proudly!

The Annual Giving Society provides a unique way for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) to recognize individual donors whose generosity and commitment continue to inspire us all. By becoming a member of the Annual Giving Society, you help ensure that the fight against HIV/AIDS will be waged aggressively and compassionately, and that those living with or affected by the disease have a strong and supportive voice in the community.

Annual Giving Society members receive special opportunities to learn more about AFC and to strengthen their involvement in our mission and work. Your participation in the Annual Giving Society demonstrates your resolve and commitment to the cause. If you would like more information about the AIDS Foundation of Chicago or the Annual Giving Society, please contact the Development department at (312) 922-2322 or development@aidschicago.org.

Joining the Annual Giving Society is simple! Individuals whose cumulative donations total $500 or more* in a single calendar year are automatically enrolled. You can become a member for less than $45 per month!

Members receive the following benefits in recognition of their generosity:

Supporter Circle: ($500 to $2,499)

• Special Red Ribbon pin
• Invitations to AFC's Annual Meeting and to other exclusive programs and events
• Quarterly special reports from AFC's President and a year-end summary of giving to assist with tax planning
• Recognition in AFC's Update newsletter, Annual Report,
  and website

Leadership Circle: ($2,500 to $4,999)

• All Supporter Circle benefits
• Invitation for a private lunch with AFC's Executive Director and the Red Ribbon Society Chair

Presiden't Circle: ($5,000 and above)

• All Leadership Circle benefits
• Invitation to see your dollars at work by accompanying staff and board members on a site visit to a grantee organization that has been funded by the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, and by attending the annual grantee breakfast
• VIP invitations to special programs/events available exclusively to donors at this level

*not including event-related donations such as tickets, raffles, silent auction packages, etc.

Legacy Society Members in Perpetuity

Special thanks to the following donors and their families who remembered AFC in their wills.  If you would like more information about planned gifts, click here.

John J. Ahern
Lucille E. Block
Samuel Davis
George DesVoigne
Evelyn A. Fried
Jim Guth
Maude C. Hall
Marion M. Lloyd         
Philip H. Mitchel
Robert W. Nordan          
Mary T. Simoni 
Charles Stahl    
Arthur Tighe