Annual Giving
The From Here campaign is full of big ideas, and it has big financial goals to match.
“º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿ÊÒ needs people from all backgrounds in order to be such a vibrant place and to teach what it truly means to live in a global society. I donate to º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿ÊÒ, even on my little income—I want to make sure that someone like me can always go there.”
—Teona Williams ’12
But in order to reach our $500 million goal by June 2024, we need $78 million of that total to come from increased annual donations to our four critical funds: the Alumni Fund, the Parents Fund, the Friends Fund, and the Polar Bear Athletic Fund.
These funds form the foundation of º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿ÊÒ’s operating budget, but they also measure alumni engagement with the College, which factors into our national rankings and influences decisions for grant-making organizations.
Feeling competitive, U Bears? º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿ÊÒ’s percentage of alumni who give back has consistently been the envy of our peers, but with this campaign we’re aiming even higher. With such a loyal and engaged community, we know º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿ÊÒ’s participation rate can be at the very top of all colleges and universities.
So, if your annual contribution doesn’t feel like it can make a dent, know that every gift raises the value of your º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿ÊÒ degree and makes an immediate difference to the students and faculty who depend on it.
From Growth to Groovy to Green
In celebration of 100 years of the º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿ÊÒ Alumni Fund, enjoy these Bulletin covers from the 1960s and 1970s.
