We give to Smith because its mission is as critical today as it was 50 years ago. Our world needs talented women whose vision and leadership will challenge and tackle today’s pressing issues! Your contributions to Smith dismantle financial barriers and ensure qualified, promising students from every walk of life can experience Smith. As alums, we must support Smith’s commitment to eliminating college debt for all admitted students.
’74 Fundraising Goals for 50th Reunion
Five-Year Comprehensive Goal: $7,400,000
Reunion Year Participation Goal: 50%
WE CAN DO THIS! NO gift is too small.
’74 Fundraising Totals as of March 28, 2024
FY24 Smith Fund: $237,716
FY24 Comp: $4,263,812
FY24 Participation: 37%, 188 donors
Class Endowed Scholarship: $500,310
Five-year Comp total (includes RBIs): $5,893,724
Five-year RBI total: $3,327,772 from 15 classmates
To make our participation goal of 50%, we need 68 NEW DONORS between now and reunion! If you haven’t made your contribution to Smith this fiscal year, please do. No gift is too small.
Smart Giving Strategies —How We Can Achieve Our Class Fundraising Goals
Class Officers Challenge: $100,000 pledged when we reach 50% participation
Give Smartly and Make Stretch Gifts: Cash now or Pledge now, and pay later within the next five years
Learn more about giving strategies by clicking on the link below:
Fundraising Update and Smart Giving Strategies for the Class of 1974
How to Give to Smith
All donations made by class members each year automatically count toward the participation rate and class gift amount, no matter how small or large. There is no separate “class gift” fund that you need to designate. We have identified the following as our class fundraising priorities:
The Smith Fund
The Smith Fund sustains the academic innovation, global education, scholarships, and resources that make our alma mater exceptional.
Class of 1974 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor from our class, we are excited to announce The Class of 1974 Endowed Scholarship Fund as part of the class’s 50th reunion gift. To direct your contribution to our class-endowed scholarship fund, specify “Class of 1974 Endowed Scholarship Fund” when you make your gift.
Emergency Fund for Students of Color
Members of the Class of 1974 started the Emergency Fund for Students of Color at the 25th reunion in 1999. To direct your donation to this fund, specify “Emergency Fund for Students of Color” when you make your donation.
See more details about How to give to Smith.
How to Join the Team
We are grateful to our classmates for their generosity and support in helping us as we strive to achieve our fundraising goals.
Thank you for supporting Smith. Let’s make our Class Reunion Gift the best ever in 2024!
Class of ’74 Fund Agents:
Inez D’Arcangelo
Mary-Margaret Chren Landefeld