
2025-26 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.
For more information, please contact: Emily Hill, Associate Vice President, Advancement & Community Relations ehill3@nu.edu
2025-26 President’s Society
Founder
T. Denny Sanford
Benefactors
Michael Cunningham
Maria and Garry Ridge
Fellows
Maria Anguiano
Jeanne K. Connelly
Ruthann and Dan Heinrich
James Manning
Jeff Mayer
Ruben Resendez
Patrons
Mike Albo and Chris Graham
Mary and Rolf Benirschke
John Cicero
Landyn Milburn
Meg O’Grady
Associates
Stacy Alliso
Daniel Epstein
Harold M. Greenberg
Lisa S. Hutton
Robert Lee
Alvin McLean
John Nulco
Janice Pickering
Mary and Lee Rice
Nicole DeLibro and Kevin S. Smith
Todd Tibbits
Lee Wills-Irvine
Douglas M. Wright
Members
Maria Aguayo
Ken Barnes
Samuel Brenner
Jennifer Buckner
Marsha and Richard W.
Chisholm
Tom Clevinger
Liz Cunningham
Macy Dennis
Jessica Elam
Virginia Fraire
Lea Harbul
Carey Hilderbrand
Greg Hillgren
Denise Jackson
Michelle Kveen
Erlinda J. Martinez
Michael McGill
Juli Moran
Steve Mulvaney
Sheri Nasim
Scott Page
Lisa Parmeter
Gregg Passmore
Joanne Pastula
Heather Piedrahita and
Eddie Revollo
Connie and Daniel E. Pittard
Kevin Posey
Anthony Pretto
Caryl and Hiep Quach
Richie Ressel
Richard Rhodes
Nancy L. Rohland
Heinrich and Jeff Heinrich
Kim Round
Rob Sbisa
Christopher Thorne
Thomas Topuzes
Suzanne B. Walsh
Todd Zeigler
*Donor names current as of 10/17/25
Contact Us
foundation.nu.edu | foundation@nu.edu
(858) 642-8942
9388 Lightwave Ave, San Diego, CA 92123