Step Up for Southwestern 2026

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Step Up for the Future of Southwestern College!


Together on March 12, we will Step Up for SC, working to meet the goal for our Annual Day of Giving!

Gifts on the day will be matched by generous alumni and community members who wish to generate more support for Southwestern College. These gifts have a direct impact on the experience of our students, faculty, and staff. This year, we have a goal to raise $277,000 from more than 350 donors on March 12. Every gift truly makes a difference to the future of our college.

A gift to the Builder Fund during Step Up for Southwestern is a great opportunity to help the college build an exciting future. On this special day of giving, all gifts to the Builder Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, AND there are additional stacked matching gifts to support the future Physician Associate (PA) program at Southwestern College. This means your contribution on Step Up Day will have triple the impact – generating additional support for the Builder Fund and the future PA program!

So on Thursday, March 12, please wear your purple, make a gift, and Step Up for Southwestern!

IF YOU PREFER TO MAIL* OR DELIVER YOUR GIFT (We'd love to see you at the Alumni House!)

Please write Step Up for SC on the memo line of the check and mail or deliver to:
Southwestern College
c/o Office of Institutional Advancement
100 College Street
Winfield, KS 67156

* If mailing your gift, please call 620 229-6279 to us let us know it's on the way, so we can apply matching funds!


LET'S KEEP BUILDING.

Updates
What a Way to End the Day?! Thanks, Builders!


A Late Day Gift Pushes us over the Goal!

"Let's go and reach the GOAL!" An incredible end-of-the-day gift pushes us just over the goal.

We're grateful to the family who helped us clear that proverbial 77th step just as we were running out of time -- and to each of you who kept us climbing toward our goal all day long. What an effort! 

We know more gifts will arrive in the mail over the next couple of days -- getting us closer to our stretch goal for the day and moving us toward our Builder Fund Goal for the fiscal year. 

Every gift today represented a shared belief in the value of a Southwestern education and a commitment to the students who are learning, growing, and preparing for their futures here.

What makes this achievement especially meaningful is the spirit behind it. The extended Builder Family came together to meet challenge gifts, encourage one another, and demonstrate the strength of the Southwestern community.

Every gift contributed to real momentum throughout the day, again showing what is possible when we build together. 

Thank you. 

May we never stop building. 
Lux Esto

233 days ago by Kaydee Riggs-Johnson
Harper is here to say, "WE'RE HALFWAY!"

The thermometer rides again... Keep, keep it up, Builders! 

234 days ago by Kaydee Riggs-Johnson
President Liz and First Dude Doug's POWER MATCH!


Are you on your lunch break? Now is a GREAT time to make a gift!... President Liz and our First Dude, Doug will add $77 to the Builder Fund in honor of your gift, no matter the amount, for the next 25 Donors!

Every gift makes a difference to lives of our students, faculty, and staff.  Sending gratitude your way from the 77 Steps!

234 days ago by Kaydee Riggs-Johnson
WE'RE ROLLING N🍩W! We've cleared $77,000!


They say the first step of a long journey is often the hardest... But look at us go! We've cleared the $77,000 mark by 10:30 a.m. 

Speaking of rolling, if you're in the area, swing by our office for an Ike's Cinnamon roll to celebrate our first big milestone! 

We'd love to see you at the Step Up Headquarters (Dole Center, 201 College St., Winfield). We've got some SC swag and donuts – what more do you need, really?  

Thanks for STEPPING UP FOR SOUTHWESTERN! 
Let's keep climbing, Builders!

234 days ago by Kaydee Riggs-Johnson
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Advocates

McNeish Family

Offered a $45,000 match

Thankful to be Builders!

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Proud Moundbuilder!

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Members of the President's Cabinet

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In Memory of Dr. Jim Fishback

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Builders who believe!

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Offered a $2,000 match

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