Dickinsonians Come Together for Giving Tuesday

Dickinsonians came together in a big way for Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, giving more than $300,000 to support the college, its students, and its mission of preparing future leaders.

The outpouring of support shattered the day's total goal of $150,000 and also made the Board of Trustees Challenge a huge success. Several members of Dickinson's Board of Trustees launched a challenge this year through which matched up to $60,000 in gifts to the Dickinson Fund, supporting the full Dickinson experience. By the days end, gifts toward that challenge exceeded $160,000 in funding to the college's most vital areas.

Every gift—no matter the size—made a difference. Giving Tuesday donors helped provide scholarships and financial aid, make student-faculty research and internships possible, enhance the classroom experience and mentorship opportunities with faculty and provide leadership-building experiences through student life, athletics and much more

Dickinsonians could also choose how they wanted to make an impact by giving directly to any of the following areas:

Dickinson Fund - The Full Dickinson Experience (Support the Board of Trustees Dickinson Fund Challenge!)
Academic Programming
Asbell Center for Jewish Life (Support the Grace Eva Wolf '55 Memorial Challenge!)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Initiatives
Faculty Support
McAndrews Fund for Athletics
Scholarships
Student Life
Student Wellness Fund
Study Abroad
Your Choice (Other)

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 by several nonprofit leaders as a way to highlight the power of philanthropy and kick off the season of giving. Since then, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity.

The Impact of Your Gifts

“Thank you for your support. I feel very lucky to be a part of the Dickinson community.”

—Hallie Mitchell ’24

“Studying overseas was always a dream of mine. I am grateful to Dickinson and to all who support [study abroad].”

—Chris Althouse '24

“Thanks to donors like you, life is brighter for students like me. I hope one day to help to change a student’s life the way you have changed mine.”

—Ramziate Balbone ’24

“We’re living proof that scholarship support at Dickinson helps serious thinkers with plans to serve their communities to prepare for lives of leadership.”

—Peter Guma ’24

“I keep having amazing experiences through Dickinson that reveal life paths I had barely thought to consider. Thank you for your support as I broaden my worldview and fill my mind with wonderful, eye-opening knowledge.”