The Rattler 1887 Legacy Society
Honor the families who built the legacy.
Mobilize the families living the legacy.
Fund the generations who will inherit it.
Some Rattler families don't just attend FAMU — they are truly FAMUly. Married couples, siblings, grandparents, parents, children, aunts, uncles, cousins, and multigenerational Rattler families alike. Founding Families is how your family can give, not just as a collection of individual donors, but as one legacy, moving forward together.
What is a Founding Family?
ONE FAMILY.
ONE COMMITMENT.
ONE LEGACY.
A Founding Family is any group of two or more family members — by blood, marriage, or the kind of bond FAMU families know well — who combine their giving into one collective commitment. It's a way to make sure a family's name, and a family's love for FAMU, carries forward as one legacy rather than several separate gifts.
How it works
BUILD YOUR FAMILY'S LEGACY
01
COME TOGETHER
Two or more family members combine individual gifts into one recognized family commitment.
02
REACH $18,887
Entry into the Rattler 1887 Legacy Society begins at a combined $18,887.
03
BUILD BEYOND TODAY
A pathway exists toward larger, multiyear family commitments and long-term stewardship for families ready to build something lasting.
04
BE RECOGNIZED AS ONE
Recognition honors the family as a unit — not just the individuals who make it up.
1887 Legacy society levels
Tier
Range
Benefits
COLAC Circle
$25,000-37,739
Enhanced anchor recognition; legacy storytelling; donor
briefings.
Rattler Freedom Founder
$18,870-24,999
Featured story; prominent event and digital recognition.
Keepers of the Flame
$37,740-113,321
Prominent recognition; video/storytelling opportunities.
External Flames
$113,322+
Transformational partner distinction; premier campaign placement; enduring legacy stewardship.
YOUR LEGACY
Starts with a conversation
We'd be happy to speak with you about your giving goals -- with no obligation. A Board member or our Non Profit Administrator will personally follow up within 72 hours.
