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It’s flexible, fast, and focused on what matters most. Every dollar goes to work immediately — expanding financial aid, advancing faculty projects, and strengthening student life, from classrooms to clubs to athletics. 

Creative Thought Matters — and so does your support.

Annual fund gift opportunities

Whether you choose to give to an area that aligns with your philanthropic passions, or choose to support it all with an unrestricted gift, supporting the Skidmore Fund is an easy way to make an immediate impact.
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Scholarship and financial aid

Change a student’s life. By supporting scholarships and financial aid, you help Skidmore become a more accessible and equitable learning environment for all. Gifts bolster need-based financial aid and scholarships.
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Inclusive initiatives

Support initiatives that promote inclusivity and cultivate a community of care and belonging. Gifts help fund inclusion programming and student resources.
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Academics and faculty

Invest in the cultivation of knowledge and intellectual growth by supporting academics and faculty. Gifts support numerous academic programs ranging from research to faculty development.
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Athletics

Become a Friend of Skidmore Athletics and contribute to the growth and success of student-athletes. Gifts provide resources for training, competition, travel, and personal development.
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Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery

Become a Friend of the Tang and help advance its mission to provide interdisciplinary experiences, curate thought-provoking exhibitions, and use art to inspire creative dialogue.
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Sustainability

Promote sustainable practices, renewable energy, and environmental education, and help Skidmore lead the way in addressing pressing global challenges. Gifts help fund programming, infrastructure, and student initiatives.
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Support it all

Your unrestricted gift to the College will enable Skidmore to be flexible and responsive to emerging opportunities and current needs. Each dollar is immediately put toward areas of greatest need.
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More ways to make a difference

skid4life

Giving made easy. Join Skid4Life, our effortless and affordable recurring gift program. Make giving easy and affordable by splitting your gift into automatic installments (monthly or annually) or make a multi-year pledge. 

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Reunion and Class Giving

Reunion is about more than fun and making memories. It’s also a powerful moment to pay it forward. Last year, Reunion classes contributed $1.3 million through the Skidmore Fund. 

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Parent and Family Giving

We wouldn’t be Skidmore without our families, and we’re grateful for the gifts of all sizes that support the Annual Parents Fund and the Senior Family Project.

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Recognition Societies

We’re proud to celebrate the thousands of community members who give to Skidmore and honor the impact their commitment and dedication has on our past, present, and future. All Skidmore Fund supporters are celebrated, and we have several communities for those who distinguish themselves through recurring gifts, consecutive year giving, transformational gifts, and more. 

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Senior Gift Program

By tradition, graduating Skidmore seniors work together each year to raise funds for their soon-to-be alma mater, leaving a legacy that embodies the spirit of their class. Seniors can make their gift towards whatever area of the College they're most passionate about and directly impact the undergraduate experience.

Give Where It Matters Most

Your gift to the Skidmore Fund goes straight to work — supporting students, faculty, and campus life.

 

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