Reunion Class Gifts

As part of the overall reunion experience, classes establish a special class gift that benefits the entire Mary Baldwin community. Many alumnae, whether or not they plan to return to campus for reunion, choose to give to their class gift to commemorate their time at Mary Baldwin.

In addition to a monetary goal, each reunion class has a participation goal (percentage of class members contributing) to encourage as many people as possible to make a gift to the college. All giving to the college during the reunion period counts toward reunion class gift totals.

THE SMITH CHALLENGE — An Extraordinary Opportunity

When you make your special gift in honor of your Reunion this year, Mrs. Smith will match it dollar-for-dollar! The Smith Challenge is an extraordinary opportunity for you and your fellow alumnae to double the impact of your gifts — turning $600,000 into a remarkable $1.2 million for your alma mater.

Here’s the challenge: As a group, your class — along with all other classes celebrating reunions in 2008 — must raise $600,000 to secure Mrs. Smith’s $600,000 matching gift. To realize the full potential of the Smith Challenge, you and your fellow alumnae must meet the $600,000 goal before Reunion Weekend, April 3–6, 2008.

Accept the Challenge!

With her incredible generosity, Mrs. Smith highlights the vital importance of alumnae support to Mary Baldwin College and its future as a national leader in liberal arts education. Her intention is to transform the culture of giving at Mary Baldwin by inspiring others to increase their support of the college, and to sustain that level in coming years.

Alumnae make the difference.

As a private women’s college, Mary Baldwin relies upon the support of generous alumnae like you to provide her students with the unique opportunities and exceptional education that have been the hallmarks of the MBC experience for 165 years. Your participation is crucial and shows your support for your alma mater in this special year.

With your gift in honor of your Reunion, you enhance the strong reputation of a Mary Baldwin education — by allowing the college to strengthen the focus on academic excellence, provide personalized attention to every student, unite and enrich our college community, and continue to renew our campus environment.

Make your special Reunion gift today.

Need more information about the Reunion Giving or the Smith Challenge? Please contact Jennifer Moriarty Hagen, Director of the Annual Fund, at 800-622-4255.