Founder’s Giving Day is the perfect time to make your gift because a group of generous alumnae/i and President Bradley and John Bradley have pledged $200,000 if 2,000 donors give on May 2! Vassar has 24-hours to reach our donor goal, and you're the one to help us get there! Plus, if 200 alumnae/i in the classes of 2009-2018 make a gift, a young alum will contribute $20,000! Class of 2019, if 25 of you make a gift on May 2, Brian Farkas '10 will give $1,000 to the Class of 2019 Scholarship Fund.
After making your gift, spread the word. Give a shout-out to Vassar on social media, using #VCkey. Then tag your VC friends and encourage them to do the same. Click on the social media tool kit button below for digital resources.
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Donation Match
$200 per donor up to $25,000
Match Complete!
For Parents of Current Student
Offered by A group of anonymous parents
Donation Match
$100 per donor up to $5,000
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For Class of 1994
Offered by Jessica Yep-Chan
Donation Match
$40 per donor up to $2,000
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For Class of 1999
Offered by Marguerite Mugge
Donation Match
$25 per donor up to $1,000
Match Complete!
For
Offered by Anonymous
Donation Challenge
$25 if 5 donors give in the next over 5 years
Challenge Complete!
Offered by Sharon Parkinson
Donation Match
$20 per donor up to $1,000
Match Complete!
For Class of 2012
Offered by Anonymous
Donation Match
$20 per donor up to $500
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For Class of 2012
Offered by Anonymous alumnae/i couple
Donation Match
$20 per donor up to $500
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For Class of 1996
Offered by Emily Weisgrau
Donation Match
$5 per donor up to $3,000
Match Complete!
Offered by Clay Underwood
Donation Match
$5 per donor up to $250
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For Class of 1990
Offered by Dave Hinchman
Donation Match
$5 per donor up to $115
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For Class of 1999
Offered by Graham C. Campbell
Donation Match
$5 per donor up to $100
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For Faculty/Staff
Offered by Bridget Hollenback
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $2,500
Match Complete!
For Class of 1968
Offered by Antoinette Wills '68
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $1,000
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For Class of 1987
Offered by Lisa Denby
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $169
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For Class of 1969
Offered by Judith F Lee
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $69
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For Class of 1969
Offered by Katherine Babson
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $50
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For Class of 1969
Offered by Katherine Babson
Donation Match
$100 per donor up to $5,000
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For Class of 1993
Offered by Paul Chan
Donation Match
$10 per donor up to $70
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For Class of 1999
Offered by April Dawn Shinske
Donation Match
$100 per donor up to $5,000
Match Complete!
For Class of 2004
Offered by Anonymous
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $2,014
Match Complete!
For Class of 2014
Offered by A group of anonymous alumnae/i
Donation Match
$10 per donor up to $500
Match Complete!
For Class of 2015
Offered by Anonymous
Donation Challenge
$250 if 10 donors give in the next over 5 years
Challenge Complete!
Offered by Amanda Wallwin
Donation Challenge
$250 if 10 donors give in the next over 5 years
Challenge Complete!
Offered by Elizabeth D. Kaeser
Donation Match
$50 per donor up to $1,500
Match Complete!
For Class of 2002
Offered by Brandon G Smaglo
Donation Match
$50 per donor up to $500
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For Class of 1992
Offered by Milena Chilla-Markhoff
Donation Match
$50 per donor up to $500
Match Complete!
For Class of 2008
Offered by Jessica Chong
Donation Match
$25 per donor up to $500
Match Complete!
For Class of 1999
Offered by Graham C. Campbell
Donation Match
$10 per donor up to $250
Match Complete!
For Class of 1997
Offered by Karen Haugland
Donation Match
$10 per donor up to $200
Match Complete!
For Students
Offered by Lisa B. Tessler
Donation Match
$10 per $1 donated up to $169
Match Complete!
For Class of 1969
Offered by Constance Hoffman Baker
Donation Match
$10 per donor up to $150
Match Complete!
For Class of 1999
Offered by Katherine Lane Van Sleet
Donation Match
$10 per donor up to $100
Match Complete!
For Class of 2004
Offered by Matthew Mallory Siemionko
Donation Match
$5 per $1 donated up to $100
Match Complete!
For Faculty/Staff
Offered by Willa Vincitore
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $1,000
Match Complete!
For Class of 1986
Offered by Lorellen Green
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $483
Match Complete!
For Class of 1969
Offered by Patricia (Polly) Adair Culp
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $100
Match Complete!
Offered by David Griffin
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $100
Match Complete!
For Class of 2011
Offered by Lucy Richardson
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $69
Match Complete!
For Class of 1969
Offered by Katherine Babson
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $69
Match Complete!
For Class of 1969
Offered by Cage Ames
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $69
Match Complete!
For Class of 1969
Offered by Cage Ames
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $69
Match Complete!
For Class of 1969
Offered by Robin Woodard
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $50
Match Complete!
For Class of 1969
Offered by Katherine Babson
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $50
Match Complete!
For Class of 1969
Offered by Cage Ames
Donation Match
$50 per donor up to $2,000
Match Complete!
For Class of 1965
Offered by Anonymous
You did it! The Vassar community is truly the key to transformative change! Together, almost 2,400 donors raised more than $700,000 for Vassar students and faculty, proving the power of the collective can truly make a difference. THANK YOU!
We are also grateful to our generous alumnae/i, parents, and President and John Bradley, who committed over $300,000 throughout the course of the day to inspire others to support our College:
Numerous Anonymous Alumnae/i and Parents
Elizabeth and John Bradley
Jim Citrin ’81
Nikki Geula ’94
Richard Gleiner ’74
Gina Hammond ’70
Justine ’90 P’23 and John Leguizamo P’23
Matthew Moneypenny ’93
Monika ’92 and Deven Parekh
Linda Wiliams Redstone ’86 P’21 and Michael Redstone P’21
Stellene Volandes ’93
Paul Weissman ’74
Robin Woodard ’69
We are eternally grateful for your support, and belief in Vassar!
1966 days ago by Bridget Hollenback
As a result of your amazing generosity, we have met our goal of 2,000 donors, unlocking $200,000 for Vassar – thank you!
And with only a few hours to go, we have one more goal - for as many more donors to make a gift as possible! And as a final incentive, a group of generous alumnae/i have stepped up and decided to give $100 for EACH gift we receive - up to $50,000! Your gift, no matter the amount, will bring Vassar an additional $100.
So if you still haven’t given yet but have been meaning to … well, why horse around? (After all, this Saturday is both Founder’s Day on campus and Kentucky Derby day!)
You are KEY to making a difference at Vassar!
Thank you!
1967 days ago by Bridget HollenbackOver 2,000 donors in under 24-hours! Way to go, Vassar community! There's still 3.5 hours left, so let's keep unlocking potential!
You all blew the doors off of President and John Bradley's 90 minute, $15,000 challenge! They were looking for 150 donors....
Great job, everyone!!! Let's keep this going!
1967 days ago by Bridget Hollenback
I’ve been watching the growing totals for Founder’s Giving Day with excitement, and I want to thank everyone who’s already supported Vassar today with a gift. Now, my husband John and I are issuing a challenge to those of you who have yet to make a donation. From 5 to 6:30 p.m. EDT, we’re asking 150 more donors to step up and contribute. If you do, we’ll donate $15,000 for Vassar students.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about Vassar people, it’s that they like a challenge. So … go for it!
Thank you,
President Bradley
1967 days ago by Bridget HollenbackHow awesome is this video! Click on the image to listen to Michelle talking up Vassar!
AAVC President, Stephen Hankins '85, P'13, P'17 throws down a fun Founder's Giving Day challenge to all classes attending Reunion 2019!
How was Vassar key to you? Share your stories and read about the impact Vassar has had on others at connect.vassar.edu/key. #VCkey
Thanks to all the great folks spreading the word about #VCKey on Twitter and beyond. We appreciate it!
How was Vassar key to you? Share your stories and read about the impact Vassar has had on others at connect.vassar.edu/key. #VCkey
And we're off! Thanks to all the early morning supporters. Let's do this!
1967 days ago by Bridget HollenbackDonors
View All Donors
| Affiliation | Donors | $ Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 103 | $9,954 |
| 2005 | 54 | $4,494 |
| 2012 | 53 | $2,967 |
| 1994 | 51 | $14,814 |
| 1990 | 51 | $10,885 |
| 1993 | 47 | $20,448 |
| 2011 | 44 | $2,739 |
| 2002 | 44 | $5,275 |
| 2000 | 41 | $4,550 |
| 2008 | 40 | $3,331 |
| 2013 | 39 | $791 |
| 2007 | 37 | $1,682 |
| 2006 | 36 | $3,905 |
| 1997 | 35 | $4,580 |
| 2004 | 34 | $2,720 |
| 2001 | 34 | $3,748 |
| 2014 | 33 | $1,046 |
| 1992 | 32 | $5,374 |
| 1988 | 32 | $7,455 |
| 1984 | 31 | $24,308 |
| 1996 | 31 | $10,812 |
| 1969 | 31 | $14,002 |
| 2010 | 30 | $1,403 |
| 2003 | 30 | $2,021 |
| 2009 | 28 | $1,252 |
| 1991 | 28 | $9,531 |
| 1963 | 25 | $4,923 |
| 1968 | 24 | $6,773 |
| 1986 | 23 | $5,200 |
| 2019 | 23 | $217 |
| 1995 | 22 | $4,455 |
| 1998 | 22 | $2,340 |
| 1976 | 21 | $3,773 |
| 1977 | 21 | $4,161 |
| 1985 | 20 | $3,775 |
| 1987 | 19 | $3,560 |
| 1970 | 18 | $5,935 |
| 2017 | 17 | $585 |
| 1982 | 17 | $1,765 |
| 1978 | 17 | $15,220 |
| 2015 | 17 | $1,442 |
| 1980 | 16 | $1,848 |
| 1989 | 16 | $3,088 |
| 1983 | 15 | $2,190 |
| 1965 | 15 | $7,399 |
| 1981 | 15 | $2,243 |
| 1972 | 14 | $6,210 |
| 1973 | 14 | $1,925 |
| 2016 | 13 | $355 |
| 1975 | 12 | $2,345 |
| 1974 | 12 | $2,950 |
| 1964 | 10 | $7,135 |
| 1979 | 10 | $4,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | $201 |
| 1962 | 9 | $1,775 |
| 1967 | 8 | $1,705 |
| 1971 | 7 | $1,450 |
| 1959 | 7 | $6,325 |
| 1966 | 5 | $400 |
| 1951 | 4 | $5,300 |
| 1952 | 3 | $5,000 |
| 1961 | 3 | $250 |
| 1957 | 3 | $1,650 |
| 1956 | 3 | $450 |
| 1958 | 3 | $510 |
| 1930 | 2 | $400 |
| 1954 | 2 | $350 |
| 2022 | 2 | $65 |
| 1950 | 1 | $3,500 |
| 1953 | 1 | $500 |
| 1944 | 1 | $50 |
| 1947 | 1 | $50 |
| 1945 | 1 | $25 |
| 1960 | 1 | $500 |
| 2021 | 1 | $200 |
| 2020 | 1 | $25 |
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