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 need to 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: 60%
WE CAN DO THIS! NO gift is too small.
’74 Fundraising Totals as of 6/13/2023:
FY23 Smith Fund $159,308 Goal: $250,000
FY 23 Comprehensive $950,082 Goal: $350,000
FY23 Participation 30%, 156 donors Goal: 35% , 182 donors
Class Endowed Scholarship $282,625
To make our annual participation goal of 35%, we need 26 ADDITIONAL DONORS! If you haven’t made your contribution to Smith this year, please do. No gift is too small. The giving period is from 7/01/2022-6/30/2023.
WE CAN DO THIS!
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.
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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. And we need your help with class FUNdraising as we prepare for our 50th reunion. Please contact us for information on what you can do to help us 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