Test your word search skills and see the many ways that gifts from the alum community directly impact each and every student at Mount Holyoke — from beloved traditions to beautiful locations, connection and community.
Annual gifts (even at very modest levels) can have just as much impact as major gifts when they are pooled together. For example, a $500,000 annual fund (pooled from hundreds or thousands of donors) can have the same financial effect as the payout from a $10 million endowment gift in a given year.
Alum participation is a powerful signal of confidence in Mount Holyoke’s mission and values. A high participation rate showcases the pride alums feel in their alma mater and reflects a vibrant, supportive community. This collective support strengthens Mount Holyoke’s reputation among peers, prospective students, and the broader higher education landscape. Participation also helps ensure the College can continue to attract exceptional students and provide them with transformative opportunities.
Giving from alums creates a broad and diverse base of support, which helps ensure that institutions don’t have to rely on the same major donors year after year.
Consistent giving by alums in the years immediately following their graduation increases the likelihood that they will become major donors later in life, make planned gifts, and/or include their alma mater in their estate plans.
People want to give to a winning cause. High levels of alum participation can influence major donors, corporations, and foundations when they’re considering their own investments. They want to give to institutions that others are supporting too.
Provides funding for one night of M&Cs across campus.
Supports emergency needs for seven students via the Student Safety Net Fund.
Results in $3,500 for one LYNK-funded internship.
Supports outdoor entertainment during Pangy Day.
Funds one semester of workshops at the Fimbel Maker and Innovation Lab.
Provides funding for two scholarships of $10,000 each.
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