Thank you!
Make a Gift"We should never lose sight of the very close link between individual giving and the formation of philanthropic traditions."
- Robert L. Payton
The Annual Fund is an ongoing fund-raising effort to support the essential needs of St. Mary's. Gifts to the Annual Fund go toward educational expenses - above and beyond tuition and state support - in the areas of greatest need and opportunity. Continued support to the Annual Fund is critical to maintaining campus life, enhancements in academic and athletic programs, scholarship and emergency financial aid, and outreach and international initiatives, but most important, the Annual Fund gives the College flexibility to fill in where needed.
Your participation, whether large or small, is important. The percentage of those who make an annual contribution to the College is one of the national standards used for assessing the institution's vitality and the rankings in U.S. News & World Report. The rankings, then, affect the College's ability to secure grants from national foundations and corporations, to attract faculty and prospective students, and to build the endowment.
Current Initiatives & Opportunities
Reunion Class Giving
Even if you can't make it to St. Mary's for Reunion Weekend June 13-15, 2008, you can commemorate your special anniversary year, whether it's your 5th or 50th, with a reunion class gift to the Annual Fund. The goal of reunion class giving is to get 100% participation from all anniversary classes - so that everyone gives something. When you give back to your alma mater, you have a direct impact on the College's ranking. Every gift - even $10 or $20 - moves St. Mary's ahead of the competition.
If you would like to make your reunion class gift right now, you can do so through the secure online gift form.
Parent Fund
We celebrate a strong tradition of philanthropy - parents contributed $132,929 to the College in fiscal year '07. Private giving is essential to the quality of the St. Mary's experience; parents who give have a direct, positive impact on their student's education.
Senior Class Giving
The Class of 2007 made the traditional senior class parting gift to the College: the graduating seniors decided to do something special to help College employees who give so much to St. Mary's. The class members designated their contributions to a fund they created, the Career and Professional Development Scholarship Fund, for those who wish to pursue educational opportunities. The fund grew so big - large enough to endow - and will spin off two $250 scholarship awards per year in perpetuity.
- Class of 2006 - SafeRide Program
- Class of 2005 - SafeRide Program
- Class of 2004 - Joshua L. Siegert Memorial Scholarship for Future Educators Fund
- Class of 2003 - Library Fund
- Class of 2002 - Where the need is greatest…
- Class of 2001 - Community Service Fund
- Class of 2000 - Stadium Flagpole
Contact Information
Karen Raley '94
Director of Annual Giving
240-895-3219
800-458-8341
kcrmoore@smcm.edu
