Scarlet & Give Back Day 2023

2,553
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102% of 2,500 Donor goal
$1,251,609
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Scarlet & Give Back Day returns!

As Grinnellians, coming together to have a collective impact on the things we believe in has long been a source of pride and inspiration — and we are never stronger than when the cause we rally behind is the strengthening of our own community.

This Scarlet & Give Back Day, we have the opportunity to demonstrate our collective strength; to combine our skills and resources to support each other, the students of today and tomorrow, and ultimately, to have an impact on the entire world.

Join us as we come together again! Our collective effort will mean twice as much this year — an anonymous donor is offering a dollar-for-dollar match on every gift to Grinnell College, up to $500,000. You direct your gift to the fund or program that is meaningful to you, the matching gift donor will direct an equal amount to the fund or program they find most meaningful at the College.

Together, we can provide more access and create even greater opportunities for students to succeed academically, professionally, and personally — and to go forth and change the world.

Please make a Scarlet & Give Back Day gift today to maximize our community impact by taking advantage of this generous dollar-for-dollar gift match.


Celebrity Operators

Call during the times listed below to speak to one of our celebrity operators!

Wednesday, April 19 (all times are CT)

11 a.m. - noon Erin Hurley, Men's and Women's Head Swimming and Diving Coach
Noon -1 p.m. President Anne F. Harris
1p.m. - 2 p.m. Beronda Montgomery, Dean of the College and Vice President of Academic Affairs
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Emily Guenther, Director of the Prison Program
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Wayne Moyer, Professor of Political Science
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Monessa Cummins, Associate Professor of Classics

Thursday, April 20 (all times are CT)
11 a.m. - noon Sarah Purcell '92, LF Parker Professor of History
noon - 1 p.m. Brent Barnes, Head Football Coach

Incentives
Help spread the word as a Scarlet & Give Back Day Advocate! If you help secure 3 gifts you will receive a Grinnell College squirrel decal.
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Help spread the word as a Scarlet & Give Back Day Advocate! If you help secure 5 gifts you will receive a Grinnell College squirrel key chain.
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Help spread the word as a Scarlet & Give Back Day Advocate! If you help secure 8 gifts you will receive a Grinnell College bookmark.
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Help spread the word as a Scarlet & Give Back Day Advocate! If you help secure 12 gifts you will receive a Grinnell College car coaster.
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Help spread the word as a Scarlet & Give Back Day Advocate! If you help secure 15 gifts you will receive a Grinnell College tumbler.
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Challenges & FAQ
Updates
International donor challenge met!

Who changes the world? Grinnellians do! Over 50 donors came together from all over the globe and unlocked a $10,000 gift Maggie Bian '09 in support of the Professor Andrew Hsieh Career Exploration Fund for international internships.

814 days ago by Jillian Beukema
Athletics Challenge from Craig Junio '93 has been met!

Whether in the stands, on the bleachers, or right here during Scarlet & Give Back Day, Grinnell fans show their love and support to our student athletes. Thank you! ❤

814 days ago by Jillian Beukema
Will you help Grinell College grow?

814 days ago by Jillian Beukema
New Challenge Announced!

We’re Grinnellians. We like challenges. Our amazing board of trustees have generously offered an additional $100,000 in matching gifts if we reach 2,500 donors by 5 p.m. Together, we can do this!

814 days ago by Jillian Beukema
50 States and D.C. Challenge Has Been Met!

Way to represent, Grinnellians! All 50 states and D.C. joined together and met the challenge! This unlocked a $50,000 gift to the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Neeta Sirur ’80!

815 days ago by Jillian Beukema
The matching gift for the classes of 2022-2012 has been met!

Way to go alumni from the classes of 2022-2012! You exhausted the $7,000 matching gift from Maijid Moujaled ’14 and Ham Serunjogi ’16! 👍

815 days ago by Jillian Beukema
Donor Maps
Class Year
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
198518$7,244
197331$11,371
198725$5,373
201917$751
196922$9,199
19565$1,325
196421$4,823
199754$22,402
202115$619
196321$4,015
197816$14,846
198317$4,583
200717$1,484
201321$4,829
196718$6,288
197015$6,528
198830$7,379
200160$10,018
198918$5,510
199124$5,964
198622$3,380
197720$9,625
201128$4,672
201724$1,873
197620$3,800
201022$1,218
200614$3,016
197212$3,390
200421$2,757
19522$13,297
198422$5,069
19573$535
200231$3,086
19491$1,000
19534$700
19544$1,400
197523$6,293
200929$5,249
198020$13,420
201538$3,307
19501$100
201232$6,000
19629$13,450
197112$5,569
199241$7,396
200828$5,045
198225$7,206
19471$500
19513$4,375
19595$637
196515$11,925
201820$1,582
196619$4,150
196817$3,925
200321$3,852
199342$6,416
199041$37,080
201426$2,810
197438$16,930
201624$3,275
198120$5,105
202216$617
199940$11,395
19603$28,500
197911$13,773
200529$3,676
Students43$1,762
19617$1,412
19586$1,043
199845$9,805
199425$2,815
199537$8,778
200036$4,707
202010$884
199635$6,918
19550$0
19460$0
19450$0
19480$0
Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon61%Alumni
Book icon2%Students
Suitcase icon8%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon2%Friends
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Advocates

Anonymous

Offered a $500,000 match

Parents and Families Leadership Council

Offered a $45,000 match

Craig Junio '90

Gave $30,000 during a Challenge!

Anonymous

Generated 13 gifts, totaling $2,169
Offered a $8,721 match

Ham Serunjogi ’16

Offered a $7,000 match

Emma Lange

Generated 145 clicks and 18 gifts, totaling $3,340

Maijid Moujaled ’14

Offered a $3,000 match

James Decker

Generated 7 clicks and 3 gifts, totaling $1,996

James Decker

Generated 7 clicks and 3 gifts, totaling $1,996

Laura Cleveland Shepherd '82

Gave $1,000 during a Challenge!
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