Scarlet & Give Back Day 2023

2,553
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102% of 2,500 Donor goal
$1,251,609
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Scarlet & Give Back Day returns! 

As Grinnellians, coming together to have a collective impact on the things we believe in has long been a source of pride and inspiration — and we are never stronger than when the cause we rally behind is the strengthening of our own community. 

This Scarlet & Give Back Day, we have the opportunity to demonstrate our collective strength; to combine our skills and resources to support each other, the students of today and tomorrow, and ultimately, to have an impact on the entire world.  

Join us as we come together again! Our collective effort will mean twice as much this year — an anonymous donor is offering a dollar-for-dollar match on every gift to Grinnell College, up to $500,000.  You direct your gift to the fund or program that is meaningful to you, the matching gift donor will direct an equal amount to the fund or program they find most meaningful at the College. 

Together, we can provide more access and create even greater opportunities for students to succeed academically, professionally, and personally — and to go forth and change the world. 

Please make a Scarlet & Give Back Day gift today to maximize our community impact by taking advantage of this generous dollar-for-dollar gift match.


Celebrity Operators

Call during the times listed below to speak to one of our celebrity operators!

Wednesday, April 19 (all times are CT)

11 a.m. - noon Erin Hurley, Men's and Women's Head Swimming and Diving Coach
Noon -1 p.m. President Anne F. Harris
1p.m. - 2 p.m. Beronda Montgomery, Dean of the College and Vice President of Academic Affairs
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Emily Guenther, Director of the Prison Program
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Wayne Moyer, Professor of Political Science
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Monessa Cummins, Associate Professor of Classics

Thursday, April 20  (all times are CT)
11 a.m. - noon Sarah Purcell '92, LF Parker Professor of History
noon - 1 p.m. Brent Barnes, Head Football Coach

Incentives
Help spread the word as a Scarlet & Give Back Day Advocate! If you help secure 3 gifts you will receive a Grinnell College squirrel decal.
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Help spread the word as a Scarlet & Give Back Day Advocate! If you help secure 5 gifts you will receive a Grinnell College squirrel key chain.
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Help spread the word as a Scarlet & Give Back Day Advocate! If you help secure 8 gifts you will receive a Grinnell College bookmark.
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Help spread the word as a Scarlet & Give Back Day Advocate! If you help secure 12 gifts you will receive a Grinnell College car coaster.
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Help spread the word as a Scarlet & Give Back Day Advocate! If you help secure 15 gifts you will receive a Grinnell College tumbler.
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Challenges & FAQ
Updates
International donor challenge met!

Who changes the world? Grinnellians do! Over 50 donors came together from all over the globe and unlocked a $10,000 gift Maggie Bian '09 in support of the Professor Andrew Hsieh Career Exploration Fund for international internships.

668 days ago by Jillian Beukema
Athletics Challenge from Craig Junio '93 has been met!

Whether in the stands, on the bleachers, or right here during Scarlet & Give Back Day, Grinnell fans show their love and support to our student athletes. Thank you! ❤

668 days ago by Jillian Beukema
Will you help Grinell College grow?

668 days ago by Jillian Beukema
New Challenge Announced!

We’re Grinnellians. We like challenges. Our amazing board of trustees have generously offered an additional $100,000 in matching gifts if we reach 2,500 donors by 5 p.m. Together, we can do this!

668 days ago by Jillian Beukema
50 States and D.C. Challenge Has Been Met!

Way to represent, Grinnellians! All 50 states and D.C. joined together and met the challenge! This unlocked a $50,000 gift to the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Neeta Sirur ’80!

669 days ago by Jillian Beukema
The matching gift for the classes of 2022-2012 has been met!

Way to go alumni from the classes of 2022-2012! You exhausted the $7,000 matching gift from Maijid Moujaled ’14 and Ham Serunjogi ’16! 👍

669 days ago by Jillian Beukema
Donor Maps
Class Year
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
19617$1,412
196515$11,925
196817$3,925
198918$5,510
199845$9,805
201538$3,307
199041$37,030
199537$8,778
198830$6,879
200614$3,016
201820$1,557
197112$5,569
200231$3,086
201232$6,000
197620$3,800
19586$1,043
197720$9,625
196619$4,150
198317$4,583
198120$5,105
197015$6,528
196718$6,288
202216$617
197816$14,846
196321$4,015
198225$7,206
201917$751
200717$1,484
199754$22,402
196421$4,823
200160$10,018
201321$4,829
200929$5,239
196922$9,199
197331$11,371
202115$619
198518$7,244
201724$1,873
200421$2,757
197212$3,390
199342$6,416
198622$3,380
197438$16,930
198725$5,373
201022$1,218
199241$7,396
200036$4,707
199124$5,964
19544$1,400
199635$6,868
19534$700
201426$2,810
198020$13,420
19565$1,325
199425$2,815
19595$637
200529$3,676
199940$11,395
197911$13,773
Students43$1,712
200321$3,852
202010$884
201128$4,622
197523$6,293
198422$5,069
19629$13,450
19550$0
201624$3,275
200828$4,995
19522$13,297
19491$1,000
19501$100
19471$500
19480$0
19513$4,375
19573$535
19460$0
19450$0
19603$28,500
Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon61%Alumni
Book icon2%Students
Suitcase icon8%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon2%Friends
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Advocates

Anonymous

Offered a $500,000 match

Parents and Families Leadership Council

Offered a $45,000 match

Craig Junio '90

Gave $30,000 during a Challenge!

Anonymous

Generated 13 gifts, totaling $2,169
Offered a $8,721 match

Ham Serunjogi ’16

Offered a $7,000 match

Emma Lange

Generated 145 clicks and 18 gifts, totaling $3,340

Maijid Moujaled ’14

Offered a $3,000 match

James Decker

Generated 7 clicks and 3 gifts, totaling $1,996

James Decker

Generated 7 clicks and 3 gifts, totaling $1,996

Laura Cleveland Shepherd '82

Gave $1,000 during a Challenge!
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