Major Giving

Giving Societies

Private contributions become more important in providing our student athletes the resources needed to compete at the highest level and succeed academically. The generosity of our contributors is greatly appreciated and recognized through our giving societies.

Tigers Unlimited offers six prestigious societies: Pat Dye Society, Oaks Society, Talon Society, Heisman Society, Shug Jordan Society and All-American Society. All five societies offer a number of VIP amenities including invitations to exclusive Auburn Athletics events and private social events.

Membership to all our societies is available through the donation of outright gifts, excluding ticket priority. Tigers Unlimited is proud to offer you more opportunities to participate within the Auburn Athletics Department and to get a peek behind the scenes with the Auburn Tigers.

For more information on major gift contributions, please contact the Tigers Unlimited office at (855) 282-2010, ext. 2 or via email at tuf@auburn.edu.

No one did more for the modern era of Auburn Football than Pat Dye. An Auburn legend, Dye returned the program to national prominence. In his 12 Auburn seasons, Dye won 99 games and four Southeastern Conference Championships. Dye brought the Iron Bowl to Auburn for the first time in 1989, and is considered one of the most important events in the history of the program. Pacesetters like Coach Dye, members of the Pat Dye Society are characterized by their leadership, dedication and drive. Their investment in our program is the bedrock upon which Auburn Athletics achieves success. The Pat Dye Society was created to recognize donors who have contributed at least $3,000,000 to Auburn Athletics in outright gifts, outside of ticket priority.

The Oak is a symbol of strength and endurance, and its roots are its anchor. Spanning deep in to the ground, oak tree roots intertwine, leaving each tree with a foundation, one that cannot be shaken. The Oaks Society serves as that foundation and represents the highest commitment of giving for Tigers Unlimited. Auburn's mighty Oaks at Toomer's Corner, revered and sturdy, were one of the most famous icons of the Deep South, and its place in Auburn lore dates back more than a century. In the 1970's, the tradition of rolling the Oaks began and became etched in Auburn history. The Oaks Society was created to recognize donors who have contributed at least $1,000,000 to Auburn Athletics in outright gifts, outside of ticket priority.

The eagle has become the living symbol of Auburn University's spirit and pursuit of excellence. Bald eagles have wingspans of up to eight feet. They have been recorded at 44 miles per hour at level flight and can approach speeds of up to 100 miles per hour when plunging toward their prey. Yet the eagle's real power comes from its talons. An eagle's talons can clutch its prey with up to 1,000 pounds of pressure per square inch in each foot while in flight. Without its talon, the eagle could not survive. The same can be said of the members of the Talon Society. The Talon Society was created to recognize donors who have contributed at least $500,000 to Auburn Athletics in outright gifts, outside of ticket priority.

John W. Heisman was a coach and player in the early years of college football and is the namesake for the sport's most prestigious award. Heisman was Auburn's head coach from 1895-1899 and Auburn still remains the only school where Heisman coached to have a Heisman Trophy winner. Only four schools have had more Heisman Trophy honorees than Auburn - Pat Sullivan (1971), Bo Jackson (1985), Cam Newton (2010). The Heisman Society was created to recognize donors who have contributed at least $250,000 to Auburn Athletics in outright gifts, outside of ticket priority.

The winningest coach in Auburn football history, Shug Jordan dedicated four decades to the University as both a player and coach. In his 25 years at the helm of the Auburn Tigers, Jordan posted 175 wins and the 1957 National Championship. His name is synonymous with loyalty, tradition and excellence. The Shug Jordan Society was created to recognize donors who have contributed at least $100,000 to Auburn Athletics in outright gifts, outside of ticket priority.

This exclusive group of Auburn Athletic donors has given/pledged $80 million since 2000. These individuals have truly gone the extra mile in support of the Tigers. The All-American Society is made up of individuals/families who have contributed at least $50,000 to Auburn Athletics in outright gifts, outside of ticket priority.