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Your Gift Makes a Difference

Educating women for leadership speaks directly to a compelling societal need. And no institution is better poised to answer this need than Smith College.

Thanks to the generous support of alumnae and friends like you, Smith is able to provide strong financial aid packages, world-class teaching and innovative programming that helps purposeful women develop the skills and the confidence to transform our world.

Together for Smith: February Participation Challenge

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In honor of Rally Day, we’re asking each and every one of you to contribute to Smith to increase our participation. It’s about donors, not dollars. 

In fact, the board of trustees will donate $325,000 if we receive 2,019 gifts of any amount by the end of February.

We’re better when we stand together for Smith!

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Supporting Smith

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The Smith Fund
Gift Planning
Gift Planning
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Corporations & Foundations
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Ways to Give to Smith
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Giving Opportunities
Friends of Smith
Our Donors & Their Impact
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For Parents & Families
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News & Updates
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Development Staff

Priority Initiatives

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Scholarship Aid
Ensuring access to education is Smith’s top priority, and the college remains committed to meeting the demonstrated need of all admitted students. 
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The New Neilson
Transforming a century-old library into a modern, multifunctional teaching and learning center requires great vision, ambition and philanthropic support.
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Center for the Creative & Performing Arts
The center will increase the visibility of the arts at Smith and bring students a deeper understanding of the creative process.

Smith’s Notable Numbers

Thanks to the Smith community, we are able to accomplish extraordinary things.

30 percent alumnae participation - 15,153 total donors - $66 Million Smith’s commitment to financial aid - 64% Smith students receiving financial aid - $45,279 Average need-based grant for the Class of 2021 - $500,000+ Raised from gifts of $100 or less

Empowering Change

“Your gift truly makes a difference in creating a unique liberal arts environment that empowers women to lead change. After all, when Smith women put their minds to something, there are no limits to what they can achieve.”

—Kathleen McCartney, President

LEARN MORE ABOUT PRESIDENT MCCARTNEY

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Meet Our Scholarship Recipients

Belise Bwiza

Belise Bwiza
Kigali, Rwanda
“Financial aid is allowing me to attend a school like Smith that grooms female leaders who are ready to make a change in the world.”

Storm Lewis

Storm Lewis
Brooklyn, New York
“Without financial aid, I would never be able to attend an institution like Smith.”  

Andrea Botello

Andrea Botello
Denver, Colorado
“I was prepared to take a gap between high school and college to earn money for tuition. I probably wouldn't have returned to college.”

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are critical to Smith’s institutional strength and robust community. See updates and learn more about how you can get involved.

Friends of Smith

The Friends of Athletics, Libraries, the Botanic Garden and the Museum of Art support resources that distinguish a Smith education.

International Giving

Special resources and news for Smith’s international community.

Donor Relations

Donor Relations acknowledges and celebrates the impact of philanthropy at Smith College.

The Smith Endowment

Smith’s endowment makes an important difference in the lives of our students. Learn about our strong financial position and the power of endowed funds.

Match Your Gift

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. 

Why Should You Give? Reason #47:

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