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The 1880 Society, a World ORT initiative, was established as a way of ensuring that ORT continues to provide a world class education for hundreds of thousands of children and adults throughout the world in an increasingly difficult socio-economic environment.
About the Society
The 1880 Society’s name recalls the year of ORT’s creation when ORT’s founding fathers Nikolai Bakst, Samuel Poliakov and Baron Horace de Gunzburg, put their wealth and influence in the service of a vision to improve the lot of those less fortunate. It illustrates the fact that the spirit of philanthropy that guided ORT’s founders and has sustained ORT throughout its 130 year history is still alive today. It is proof that the aims and ideals of ORT, and its vital mission, are as relevant today as they were then.
The 1880 Society is an elite international society created to honor those who support one of the most noble of causes—educating and training people to lead independent, fulfilled lives. Its members continue the glorious tradition of generosity and compassion for others that led to the establishment of ORT 130 years ago.
Levels of Membership
- Gold (Life) Membership is awarded for a contribution of $500,000 or more payable over 1-3 years. It can also be achieved by providing ORT a verifiable, irrevocable planned gift of $1 million or more.
- Silver Membership (3-year term) is granted to those who pledge a minimum contribution of $250,000 payable over 1-3 years.
- Bronze Membership (3-year term) is granted to those who pledge a minimum contribution of $100,000 to ORT payable over 1-3 years.
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| ORT America President Doreen N. Hermelin (middle) presents medals to 1880 Society members, Nancy (and James) Grosfeld (second from left) and Penny (and Harold) Blumenstein (second from right) at the Michigan Region's Tender at the Townsend event. Also pictured are the event co-chairs Susan August (far left) and Andrea Goldman Beavers (far right). |
Benefits of Membership in the 1880 Society
- A specially designed medal for members of the 1880 Society, commissioned by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation. This medal is designed in solid 22ct gold for $500,000 donors, solid silver for $250,000 donors, and bronze for $100,000 donors. This was created as a symbol of the precious gift you are giving our students, a future.
- Annual invitations to participate in prestigious missions to ORT operations so you can see for yourself how you have improved the lives of students, teachers and their communities. We will be happy to welcome your friends on these missions as well.
- Conference calls and briefings featuring renowned personalities.
- An opportunity to enjoy social, professional and business benefits by joining with your peers in an international philanthropic network.
- Recognition in the ORT America Times.
About the 1880 Society Medal
1880 Society members are recognized with a specially designed medal struck in 22 karat gold, solid silver and bronze, depending on their level of membership. Designed by Igal Gabay, the medals were specially minted for World ORT by the Israeli Government Coins and Medals Corporation and feature portraits of ORT’s founding fathers on one side and the name of the Israeli capital, Jerusalem, in 12 languages on the other.
Igal Gabay was born in Tel Aviv and has been working in the field for 22 years. He also designs stamps and different medals and coins for the Israeli Central Bank and the Israeli Government Coins & Medals Corporation.
Accompanying the 1880 Society medals is a stand designed by Barukh Shoham, who was born in 1945 and resides in Israel. Studying art and metallurgy with the famous Chilean artist Benedictus, Shoham creates bold and impressive works of art, making use of metal, wood, stone, marble, ceramic, plastic, glass and more. Shoham’s unique style represents a synergy between metal, movement and music, effecting creative harmony.
For more information about The 1880 Society, please contact Senior Director of Planned Giving Hugh M. Williams at 800.519.2678 ext. 226, or e-mail hwilliams@ortamerica.org.
If you are interested in developing a personalized gift plan and want to discover which gift options are right for you follow ORT’s Gift Guide.
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