President’s Society


The President’s Society is National University’s premier giving society, honoring a distinguished community of supporters whose generosity plays an instrumental role in affording the University the flexibility to address its most critical needs.

Through an annual commitment of $1,000 or more, President’s Society supporters provide essential resources that strengthen scholarships, academic innovation, student support services, and other university priorities identified by President Mark David Milliron.

As a valued member of the President’s Society, you will be recognized not only for your generosity, but also for your commitment to transforming the lives of nontraditional, military, and diverse learners across the nation, our “ANDers.”

Member Benefits

President’s Society members enjoy unique opportunities to engage more deeply with National University, including:

  • Exclusive invitations to events and receptions with President Mark D. Milliron, Ph.D.
  • Insider communications highlighting university initiatives, student stories, and strategic priorities.
  • Recognition in university publications and donor honor rolls.
  • A dedicated point of contact within the NU Foundation to support your philanthropic journey.

Giving Levels

Your affiliation with the President’s Society is accomplished through renewable, tax-deductible annual gifts that provide immediate impact on priority needs across the university. Couples may combine their gifts to achieve a President’s Society level.

  • $1,000 – $2,499: President’s Society Member
  • $2,500 – $4,999: President’s Society Associate
  • $5,000 – $9,999: President’s Society Patron
  • $10,000 – $24,999: President’s Society Fellow
  • $25,000 – $49,999: President’s Society Benefactor
  • $50,000+: President’s Society Founder

Join Us

Becoming part of the President’s Society demonstrates your leadership and lasting commitment to the mission of National University. Together, we can expand access, elevate innovation, and empower the next generation of leaders.

President’s Society Members

Academies at National University

adHere, Inc.

Stacy Allison

Ray Andress

ArmadaCare

Arthur J. Gallagher

Angela Baldasare

Banner Edge Media

Rolf and Mary Benirschke

Sandra Best

Betheny L. Reid Consulting

Trevor Blair

James Brailean

California Coast Credit Union

Timothy B. Callaway

Richard W. Chisholm

John Cicero

Tom Clevinger

Jeanne K. Connelly

CRB Workforce

Cushman Foundation

D2L

Deloitte Consulting LLP

ECMC Foundation

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy

Virginia Fraire

Chris Graham

Harold M. Greenberg

Chris and Marybeth Greenough

Ruthann Heinrich

Carey Hilderbrand

Hogan Lovells US LLP

Stewart Hutcheson

Lisa S. Hutton

Illumin

Kaiser Permanente

Dave Lawrence

Marilyn J. Lazarre

Robert Lee

Liguori Family

Erlinda J. Martinez

Lidia Martinez

Michael R. McGill

Alvin McLean

Mark D. Milliron

MNTN

Moss Adams, LLP

Michael Myers

North County Credit Union

North San Diego Business Chamber

Ogletree Deakins

Meg O’Grady

Jan S. Parker

Jeffrey Partrick

Joanne Pastula

Patrick Pendleton

Shannon Petersen

Daniel E. Pittard

Daniel Polen

Nicole Polen-Petit

Alex Pujols

Hiep Quach

Rady Children’s Hospital

Neena Rao

Red Ventures

Refuel Agency

Lee and Mary Rice

Garry and Maria Ridge

Nancy L. Rohland-Heinrich

Kim Round

Brandon Rowe

RSystems

Chris Russo

San Diego Gulls Hockey Club

San Diego Padres

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

T. Denny Sanford

Amanda Savage

SEI Phoenix, LLC

Elia Tamplin

James Thompson

Thomas Topuzes

TriAd Media Solutions, Inc.

US Bank

USS Midway Museum

Ventrix Advertising

Allyson Washburn

Zeta Global

Trellis Foundation

*Donor names current as of Winter Quarter 2025

Contact Us

nu.edu/foundation | foundation@nu.edu
(858) 642-8942
9388 Lightwave Ave, San Diego, CA 92123