Distinguished President's Trust
The Distinguished President’s Trust began as a way to recognize supporters of East
Tennessee State University (ETSU). Members are recognized during an annual event
– the Distinguished President’s Trust Banquet. The 2020 edition is scheduled for
April 3rd.
The DPT is comprised of more than 1,400 individuals, organizations and businesses
whose cumulative giving to ETSU is in excess of $10,000 each, usually the result of
annual giving or combinations of significant major or realized planned gifts. If you
have questions about the DPT or would like to check your current level of giving,
please contact annualgiving@etsu.edu or call (423) 439-4242.
We recognize DPT members in the following levels:
Distinguished President's Trust #
$10,000
Bronze Society *
$50,000
Silver Society *
$100,000
Gold Society *
$500,000
Platinum Society I *
$1 Million
Platinum Society II *
$2 Million
Platinum Society III *
$3 Million
Platinum Society IV *
$4 Milliion
Diamond Society V *
$5 Million
Diamond Society VI *
$6 Million
Diamond Society VII *
$7 Million
Diamond Society VIII *
$8 Million
Diamond Society IX *
$9 Million
Pinnacle Society *
$10 Million +
# Honorees receive plaque recognition
* Honorees receive a personal “book” recognition and are added to our “Hall of Honor”
on the second floor of Burgin-Dossett Hall
All honorees are invited to be guests at the DPT Awards Banquet