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Giving to the Pell Center

Citizens of the Pell Center

Help support Sen. Claiborne Pell's philosophy of translating ideas into action and helping people by becoming a Citizen of the Pell Center. Your gift is an investment in the future of the Pell Center and a bold statement showing that you support the legacies established by Pell. For more information, download the printable gift form or call (401) 341-2151.

Pell Center Citizen Giving Levels

  • Statesman: $2,500 - Benefits include all of the below and a beautiful woodcut print
  • Majority Leader: $1,000 - Benefits include all of the below and an invitation to a scheduled private dinner at the Pell Center
  • Chief of Staff: $500 - Benefits include all of the below and an invitation to a scheduled private Pell Center event reception
  • Policy Advisor: $250 - Benefits include all of the below and reserved seating at speaker series events
  • Bipartisan Partner: $100 - Benefits include advance notice of Pell Center events and printed recognition on a speakers series pamphlet
  • Supporter: $50-$99 - Benefits include listing in Salve Regina’s annual Gifts and Grants publication

Naming Opportunities

The Pell Center offers many opportunities to name programs, speaker series, rooms and other aspects of the Pell Center.

Planned Giving

Through charitable bequests, gifts that provide income, retirement accounts and other options, you may be able to make a larger gift than you thought possible. To learn more about planned giving, call the Office of Development at (401) 341-2151.

Gifts of Securities

Gifts of appreciated stocks are a tax-wise way to support the Pell Center. When making a gift of appreciated stock, bonds or stock options, the donor pays no tax on capital gains. Click here for details on stock transfers, or call the Office of Development at (401) 341-2151.

Matching Gifts

Leverage your gift for free. If your employer has a matching gift program, you can double or even triple your gift to the Pell Center. Check with your human resources office to obtain a matching gift form.