Society of the Lion & Shield

Join the Society of the Lion & Shield:

Give, Grow, and Be Recognized

SCI Foundation’s giving program, the Society of the Lion & Shield, recognizes donors through levels named after animals. Giving is cumulative, so your support adds up over time as you move through the levels. Every contribution helps sustain our mission, and donors are recognized with special gifts and acknowledgements.

Hickey Freeman Blazers with SCI Foundation logo patch and gold buttons

Image for illustrative purposes only, actual jacket style and colors may vary.

Custom designed pin by Simone Jewelry Designs

Gold with ruby, emerald and diamonds. Second custom pin by Madeline Kay coming soon.

Give generously, be honored

Three additional levels in the Society of the Lion & Shield celebrate your impact!

  • Diamond African Lion Level
    ($1,000,000+)

  • Emerald African Lion Level
    ($500,000 – $999,999)

  • Ruby African Lion Level
    ($250,000 – $499,999)

Gift Levels & Recognition

African Lion Level: $100,000 - $249,999

  • Name in Annual Report
  • SCIF Donor Certificate
  • SCIF Gold Lion and Shield Pin
  • Hickey Freeman Blazer with SCI Foundation logo patch
  • Gold Lioness Pendant by Madeleine Kay

Elephant Level: $50,000 – $99,999

  • Name in Annual Report
  • SCIF Donor Certificate

Rhino Level: $25,000 – $49,999

  • Name in Annual Report
  • SCIF Donor Certificate

Leopard Level: $10,000 – $24,999

  • Name in Annual Report
  • SCIF Donor Certificate

Cape Buffalo Level: $5,000 – $9,999

  • Name in Annual Report
  • SCIF Donor Certificate

African Lion Level
Donor Recognition Gifts

Hickey Freeman Blazers with SCI Foundation logo patch

Gold Lioness Pendant

by renowned jeweler Madeleine Kay

All donors will receive a signed SCI Foundation charitable gift receipt for tax-deductible purposes.

  • Pledges to SCI Foundation will be recognized at the pledged level, and recognition benefits for the pledged level will be awarded—as long as pledge payments remain current. If pledge payments lapse for any reason, recognition will stay at the amounts paid to date. Pledges can be made up to a 5-year period.
  • Cumulative giving is tracked by the SCI Foundation development department. The starting date is August 2010 and once a new Society of the Lion & Shield Animal Giving Level has been reached, a letter will be sent sharing the new recognition level.
  • Only operational and restricted gifts to the Foundation will count towards recognition levels. SCIPAC donations, raffles, sweepstakes, and auction purchases do not apply.

Donate Today!

Join us in making a lasting impact on wildlife conservation and community support.

Questions? Contact:

Kimberly Byers
[email protected]
(210) 512-8180