Millard Family Challenge for the William Greenleaf Eliot Society

Washington University appreciates the generosity of Bethany and Robert Millard, who have issued a $100,000 challenge to inspire parents of Washington University students to join the Eliot Society.

Bethany and Robert Millard

Bethany and Bob Millard split their time between New York City and Boston and serve as chairs of the Washington University Parents For More Information Annual Fund. Washington University in St. Louis In 1996, Mrs. Millard helped found Office of Parent Programs Special Music School, the only K–12 public Campus Box 1202 school in the U.S. that incorporates conservatory- One Brookings Drive level music training within the academic day. St. Louis, Missouri 63130 Millard Family She currently chairs their advisory board and is 800-247-8517 vice president of the Kaufman Music Center, the [email protected] Challenge for the private partner of the school. Mrs. Millard also parentprograms.wustl.edu serves on the board of New York Public Radio William Greenleaf and chairs the WQXR advisory board.

Since 2014, Mr. Millard has been chairman Eliot Society of the MIT Corporation, the board of trustees at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also serves on the boards of several publicly held companies.

The Millards’ son Oliver is a member of the College of Arts & Sciences Class of 2021. They hope this challenge will inspire other parents to join the Eliot Society and help continue the university’s longstanding tradition of excellence.

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How the Challenge Works How Parent Gifts Are Used Yes! I/We will participate in the Millard Family Challenge.

The Millard Family Challenge for the Gifts to the Parents Annual Fund directly support Please designate my/our gift to: 1 Unrestricted support for William Greenleaf Eliot Society will provide undergraduates, and you can designate the school, Please designate the school(s) or program(s). the following (up to $100,000): program, or scholarship that will benefit from your gift. 1 Scholarship support for Please designate the school(s) or scholarship(s) names. • $1,000 for each new family that joins the Arts & Sciences 1 I/We have the following preference for scholarship selection: Eliot Society at any level • Research projects and publications 1 Need 1 Merit 1 Either • $2,500 for each current Eliot Society family • Interdisciplinary and international study This gift will be funded as follows: (See payment options below.) that increases its annual support by one level • Recruitment of world-class faculty 1 A multi-year pledge* to be paid over years or more (up to five years) beginning : Olin Business School Year 1 $ Date Year 4 $ Date About the Eliot Society • Experiential learning opportunities Year 2 $ Date Year 5 $ Date The William Greenleaf Eliot Society recognizes • International immersive learning programs Year 3 $ Date (The fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30.) donors who make unrestricted Annual Fund gifts • Cutting-edge facilities and technologies 1 A recurring credit card gift as follows until canceled**: $ (All of the payments must be the same amount.) of $1,000 or more to Washington University. Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts 1 Annually 1 Quarterly 1 Monthly (Check one.) The Annual Fund provides resources for • Studio and digital equipment upgrades 1 A one-time gift of $ . students’ most critical and immediate needs— • Residencies and lectures featuring 1 This gift will be matched by research opportunities, facility and technology distinguished professionals and scholars Name of company – please enclose matching gift form. Name(s) upgrades, internships, and career services— • International studio and study-abroad programs Address and contributions from Eliot Society members School of Engineering & Applied Science City State ZIP are the largest source of unrestricted funds for • Participation in faculty research projects Telephone ( ) the university. • Innovation and entrepreneurship programs 1 Home 1 Business 1 Cell Eliot Society members are leaders in giving, and and competitions Preferred email their generosity supports the university’s mission • Global outreach and experiential education 1 I/We prefer no Honor Roll listing. of teaching, research, and service to society. Last Student Services and Special Programs Payment Options year, 354 parents of current Washington University • Athletics, intramurals, and fitness 1 Check (Please make checks payable to Washington University.) students and alumni joined the Eliot Society with 1 Credit card • Career services gifts ranging from $1,000 to more than $100,000. 1 I/We intend to recommend this gift via: • Civic and community engagement 1 a donor-advised fund 1 a family foundation. Eliot Society Recognition Levels* • Health and wellness Name of fund or foundation 1 Other: $1,000–$2,499 Eliot Society Member • Innovation and entrepreneurship Credit card information $2,500–$4,999 Eliot Society Fellow • Libraries 1 Amex 1 Discover 1 Mastercard 1 Visa $5,000–$9,999 Eliot Society Benefactor • Undergraduate research Acct. No. Exp. Date $10,000–$24,999 Eliot Society Patron To learn more about supporting other areas of the university, Name on Card Danforth Circle please contact the Office of Parent Programs at 800-247-8517 Please print. Signature $25,000–$49,999 Dean’s Level or [email protected]. $50,000 or more Chancellor’s Level Your gift to Washington University is tax deductible to the *If your gift or pledge will be paid from a donor-advised fund or private extent allowed by U.S. and Canadian law. foundation, your gift will be an “intention” and not a legally binding pledge. *Your recognition level is based on your gift and will not **You can change or discontinue your recurring gift at any time by contacting include the challenge matching dollars. Alumni & Development at 877-215-2727 or [email protected]. Printed on recycled paper containing 10% postconsumer waste GC