Reunion Giving

Renewing your belief in the value of a Sarah Lawrence education.

ReunionWhether you graduated five years or several decades ago, Reunion is a time to reflect on your Sarah Lawrence experience. It's a time to celebrate with your classmates and reconnect with the College. It's also a great time to begin, renew, or increase your giving to Sarah Lawrence.

Reunion is the perfect time for alumni to support the school through a single gift, a multi-year pledge or a planned giving arrangement to contribute to The Fund for Sarah Lawrence. Whatever your interest, SLC has gift opportunities for everyone at every level. 

You can help to increase your class's participation rates and gift totals by making your own donation to the Fund before May 31, 2012.

Reunion Giving as of 4/19/2012

Class Year

5-Year Comprehensive Total

The Fund for Sarah Lawrence
 Current Fiscal Year Total

Reunion 2012
Participation*

1942

$69,325

$20,050

16%

1947

$175,876

$31,293

24%

1952

$2,367,555

$11,800

30%

1957

$418,714

$39,325

48%

1962

$354,395

$72,632

38%

1967

$233,361

$24,225

23%

1972

$288,904

$35,837

20%

1977

$156,350

$31,027

16%

1982

$1,094,987

$15,184

11%

1987

$24,780

$6,680

10%

1992

$69,890

$16,106

12%

1997

$24,170

$4,620

11%

2002

$220,496

$2,056

8%

2007

$11,216

$2,510

9%

Total:

$5,510,019  

$313,345  

 

*SLC degree holders only

What Counts As My Reunion Gift to Sarah Lawrence?
ReunionGifts to The Fund for Sarah Lawrence (unrestricted) from any member of your class this fiscal year (June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012) "count" as Reunion gifts.

All gifts, restricted and unrestricted, given to Sarah Lawrence College since the class's last Reunion (June 1, 2007) count towards "Comprehensive Giving" for your 2012 Reunion.

A gift made in your honor counts toward your class Reunion total. A matching gift from an employer counts toward Reunion. A gift directed by your family foundation counts as well, as do gifts arranged by corporate or public foundations in your honor. Any planned gift that receives Sarah Lawrence gift credit is included in the class's total effort. Additionally, confirming a bequest provision in your will or living trust, establishing a life-income gift, or naming the College as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or retirement plan will earn you membership in the William & Sarah Lawrence Society and boost your class's Reunion Gift total. Event fees or dues do not count as gifts to Sarah Lawrence or Reunion.

What Are the Class Gift Goals?

  1. Participation.
    Participation is a critical indicator of alumni satisfaction with their alma mater. Participation by alumni is also a key benchmark for foundations and corporations when making decisions about grants to the College.
  2. Total FSL Gift.
     The Fund for Sarah Lawrence (FSL) gift is the total amount of all unrestricted gifts from any member of the class in the current fiscal year. 
  3. Comprehensive Reunion Gift.
     The 5-Year Comprehensive Gift total includes all gifts to restricted and unrestricted funds since your last Reunion (June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2012).

Class Recognition

ReunionAt Reunion, individual classes are recognized with two kinds of special awards and celebrations: The Reunion Terrace Awards and the Westlands Awards.

Reunion Terrace

What Qualifies for a Reunion Terrace Plaque for My Class?

  • Gifts to The Fund for Sarah Lawrence (unrestricted) totaling at least $100,000 during your current Reunion year.
  • 25 percent membership in the William & Sarah Lawrence Society.
  • Comprehensive Giving totaling a minimum of $1,500,000. This includes all class gifts to the College since your Reunion in 2007.
  • Comprehensive Giving totaling a minimum of $500,000 during your current Reunion year (6/1/2011 - 5/31/2012).

The following class achievements have been commemorated on Reunion Terrace:

  • 2011
    • Class of 1951 60th Reunion: 25%+ members of The William & Sarah Lawrence Society
    • Class of 1966 45th Reunion: Raised $1.5 million in comprehensive gifts over five years
    • Class of 1976 35th Reunion: Raised $100,000+ for The Fund for Sarah Lawrence
  • 2010
    • Class of 1960 50th Reunion: Raised $100,000+ for The Fund for Sarah Lawrence
    • Class of 1965 45th Reunion: Raised $100,000+ for The Fund for Sarah Lawrence
  • 2009
    • Class of 1959 50th Reunion: Raised $100,000+ for The Fund for Sarah Lawrence
    • Class of 1969 40th Reunion: Raised $100,000+ for The Fund for Sarah Lawrence and $500,000+ for all purposes
  • 2008
    • Class of 1958 50th Reunion: Raised $100,000+ for The Fund for Sarah Lawrence
  • 2007
    • Class of 1957 50th Reunion: Raised $100,000+ for The Fund for Sarah Lawrence
  •  
    • Class of 1937 70th Reunion: 25%+ members of The William & Sarah Lawrence Society

Westlands Awards

How can my class qualify for Westlands Awards?
The Westlands Awards were established in 2007 to recognize outstanding fundraising efforts by classes celebrating their reunions. The awards honor classes for their enthusiasm and generosity. Reunion gifts and pledges for all purposes during the fiscal year are counted toward class gift totals to determine Westlands Awards winners.

During Reunion 2011, Westlands Awards were presented to the winning classes in the following categories:

  • Largest Class Gift: Class of 1976
  • Highest Participation: Class of 1951
  • Largest Single Donor: Class of 1976
  • Most Consistent Donors: Class of 1971
  • Most Improved Participation: Class of 1951
  • Most New Donors: Class of 2006

Remember, Reunion 2012 is a time to look back and especially to give back! A significant part of your class legacy is the loyal support and inspiration you give to future generations of Sarah Lawrence students through your class gift.

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