Giving Priorities
Lydia Moss Bradley’s vision for an education designed to equip students with the tools to lead independent, industrious, and useful lives continues to shape the values of Bradley University. Today, with the guidance of passionate faculty and the support of a vibrant community, approximately 5,000 students are experiencing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education both inside and outside of the classroom.
The Bradley Fund
Your generosity can help empower, enrich, and elevate the student experience at BU. From vital scholarship support to cutting-edge campus resources, the Bradley fund directly connects your support to the real needs of our students.
You can have an immediate impact with a single gift, thanks to Unrestricted Giving.
Unrestricted gifts to the Bradley Fund create a flexible pool of funding that service the top priorities of the university and its students. These are the most vital gifts that we receive and they are distributed by the Bradley Board of Trustees based on recommendations from university administrators.
Student Scholarships
Your support for student scholarships at Bradley plays a pivotal role in transforming lives and fostering academic excellence. By providing financial assistance, you enable talented and dedicated students to pursue their education without the burden of financial constraints. Scholarships open doors to opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible, allowing students to focus on their studies, engage in enriching extracurricular activities, and contribute to our diverse and vibrant campus community. Your generosity not only helps these students achieve their dreams but also strengthens the future of our society by nurturing the next generation of leaders, innovators, and professionals. Together, we can make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of our students and the broader community.
Make gifts via check payable to Bradley University and mail to:
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Giving Societies
Our giving societies recognize Bradley’s most dedicated and generous supporters. Each society reflects what makes Bradley special and celebrates a variety of donors who invest in supporting our students, faculty, and the University’s future.
If you have questions, please contact the Donor Relations team.
Lydia Moss Bradley Society
Members of the Lydia Moss Bradley Society embody the spirit of generosity of Bradley’s philanthropic founder through their own selflessness and dedication to Bradley’s mission, students, faculty, and staff. Alumni and friends have the opportunity to become members of the Lydia Moss Bradley Society on an annual basis by making fully unrestricted gifts of $1,000 or more to the Bradley Fund.
Lydia Moss Bradley Society members enjoy knowing their gifts truly enhance the student experience at Bradley. From support of vital scholarship to cutting-edge campus programs and resources, the Bradley Fund connects our alumni and friends to the immediate needs of our students. Members also receive customized correspondence from the university President and invitations to special events.
Rose Garden Circle
$25,000+
Clocktower Circle
$10,000 – $24,999
Gargoyle Circle
$5,000 – $9,999
Shield Circle
$2,500 – $4,999
Lydia Circle
$1,000 – $2,499
*Each annual giving total is calculated throughout Bradley’s fiscal year
Don Sidlowski ’79 has officially been named the inaugural Lydia Moss Bradley Society National Chair. In this role, Don will serve for a two-year term and work closely with senior team members of Bradley’s Office of Advancement.
1897 Legacy Society
Recognizing alumni and friends who have included Bradley in their wills, estate plans, or life-income arrangements to support Bradley’s mission, vision, and values for generations to come.
