Major and transformational gifts are not about meeting the moment — they’re about shaping what’s next. These leadership investments fund game-changing initiatives: endowed faculty chairs, new facilities, interdisciplinary programs, and access for generations of students.
If you’re inspired by vision, impact, and legacy, this is your opportunity to lead.
Explore how your gift can spark innovation, deepen excellence, and define Skidmore’s future.
Endowed funds provide permanent support for Skidmore — sustaining the people, programs,
and priorities that define our excellence. These funds are carefully invested, distributing
a portion each year while continuing to grow over time. By creating or contributing
to an endowed fund, you ensure your values live on at Skidmore.
Examples of endowed giving include:
Philanthropy plays a vital role in shaping Skidmore’s campus. From major renovations to new construction, capital projects enhance the student experience, improve sustainability, and position Skidmore to meet the needs of future generations.
Support for capital improvements helps Skidmore:
Every gift to the Skidmore Fund allows Skidmore to say “yes” more often: to student support, innovative programs, and new opportunities. You can give to the College’s greatest needs or designate your gift to a program that matters to you.
Some donors choose to create named funds, such as: