Step Up for Southwestern 2024

Stepping up for Southwestern is aptly named.  As alumni, family, or neighbors of Southwestern, we need to know and understand our support is crucial for our college.

Small colleges across our nation are closing at an alarming rate. The ones that will make it, will continue their important work because their people stepped up and supported them.

Southwestern College has so much to give our young people and community! Your donation, no matter the size, will help keep the “77” grounded for its current and future BUILDERS.

Let’s all Step up for SC!

Shelley Hecht '90

Our Board of Trustees are all over the country making calls, sending emails, sharing posts, and offering generous matching gifts and challenges. These three are camped out in the Dole Alumni Center keeping the phone "lines" HOT. They are reaching out to alumni and friends reminding them of the importance of Southwestern College and inviting them to make a gift to the Builder Fund TODAY! 

It should also be noted, that every time they get a gift commitment they are ringing a cowbell so everyone in the office can celebrate!

HUGE thanks to our Board of Trustees, who are an incredible group. They volunteer their time and are dedicated to strengthening Southwestern College through their leadership and support!

On that note, we've just cleared $175,000!
Let's keep climbing those steps!

Kaydee Riggs-Johnson `11, Vice President for Advancement, Communications, and Marketing says, "There's no better time to make a difference at Southwestern than now. Step Up for Southwestern!"

We're making sweet progress toward our goal! We've cleared $100,000 to benefit the Builder Fund by 9a.m. (CST). There are several great matches currently open that will at least double the impact of your gift!

Right now, there is a $1 to $1 match offered by the Jewell Family Foundation in addition to challenge matches issued for alumni from the decade of the 60s, the Class of 1985, the Class of 2011, and for faculty and staff.

If you are in Winfield or nearby, stop by the Dole Center, home of the Office of Institutional Advancement for a cookie made by Tiffany Shinneman, a Builder from the Class of 2013! We'd love to give you a high-five and/or hug on this exciting day. 

Please know all of us on campus are so grateful for your support. 
Let's keep climbing, Builders! 

Kaydee Riggs-Johnson
VP for Advancement, Communications, and Marketing

Tomorrow is the BIG day! President Liz extends her personal invitation to please Step Up for Southwestern! Support our work on campus to build new Builders!

Step Up for Southwestern, Southwestern College’s annual day of giving, is this Thursday, March 21.  All funds raised as part of the day of giving campaign benefit the college's Builder Fund. The college has set a goal of raising $250,000 from more than 350 donors on the day for the annual fund. A group of generous donors has already begun issuing challenges and offering gifts to match all donations given to the Step Up campaign for the Builder Fund.

“Every gift to the Builder Fund creates impact at Southwestern College, in the lives of our students, faculty, and staff – to the future of our college,” says Southwestern College President Liz Frombgen.  “The Builder Fund helps us meet current needs across campus, but it also helps us invest in important initiatives that will make our college stronger and more attractive. Stepping up for Southwestern means investing in a bold vision of what Southwestern College will become.”

Gifts may be made online at www.sckans.edu/stepup, by stopping in at the Dole Alumni office at 201 N. College in Winfield, or by calling (620) 229-6397. The college is also encouraging supporters to share their pride for Southwestern on Thursday, March 21, by connecting with fellow alumni, wearing SC apparel, or by sharing support of the college on social media pages.

“Step Up is a day when we acknowledge the ways in which Southwestern has impacted our lives and community – and together show our care for the college, offering support in all the ways we’re able,” said Kaydee Riggs-Johnson, vice president for advancement, communications, and marketing. “March 21 promises to be an exciting day at Southwestern as we connect with Builders and friends from down the street and from all over the world stepping up to help us surpass this important goal."