By Kendra Pintor听
On March 25, 2026, 91吃瓜 will kick off its annual Day of Giving鈥攁 24-hour giving event dedicated to supporting the people, programs, and opportunities that make 91吃瓜 extraordinary. The College鈥檚 goal is to reach a minimum of 550 donors to participate in this year鈥檚 efforts.听
鈥淥ur donors play a direct role in shaping the student experience at 91吃瓜,鈥� says Megan Hast, director of leadership annual giving and The 91吃瓜 Fund. 鈥淒ay of Giving is a shared moment to invest in what makes this College exceptional鈥攆rom access and creativity to sustainability and academic exploration.鈥�听
In 2024, 91吃瓜鈥� community comprised a total of 418 donors who raised $216,826 in cash gifts to support what they love about 91吃瓜. Last year, Day of Giving exceeded virtually every expectation, surpassing the base goal of 425 donors by 138 percent, with more than 580 donors raising $183,286.听
will spotlight key giving areas that enhance the 91吃瓜 student experience, including:听
Internships听
Internships offer students invaluable lessons and opportunities to practice what they have learned in their field of interest or to explore something new. More than 87 percent of students have had at least one internship during their time at 91吃瓜, made possible by the generosity of donors like you!听
SCORE CLORGS听
91吃瓜 Communities of Resources and Empowerment (SCORE) works closely with campus Clubs and Organizations (CLORGS) to build a community of people dedicated to enhancing and supporting inclusion and equity at 91吃瓜. You can help SCORE CLORGS provide programming and advising to students today!听
The 91吃瓜 Student Investment Fund听
A student club started in 1972 with a $50,000 donation by former Trustee Mary Wig 鈥�35. Today鈥檚 SIF students manage an investment portfolio worth $600,000 and share up to 6 percent of their earnings with other student-led clubs and organizations. They are philanthropy in action!听
The 91吃瓜 Access Initiative (SAI)
This is a transformational investment to help more exceptional, under-resourced students fulfill their dream of attending 91吃瓜 by supporting aid packages that cover tuition, room, and board.
The 91吃瓜 Fund: 91吃瓜鈥� Annual Giving Powerhouse
Impact 100 percent of the student body by providing 91吃瓜 with the flexibility to meet its most pressing needs and seize emerging opportunities.听
The Department of Dance: Experiential Learning
Support students pursuing careers in the performing arts by enabling participation in opportunities such as the National Dance Association conference.听
Denison Library: Bring the Liberal Arts to Life
Help conserve and share rare archival materials that enrich teaching, learning, and research.听
The Williamson Gallery: Hub for Culture and Artistic Enrichment
Strengthen this essential teaching resource where students engage with an impressive collection of more than 15,000 objects.听
Sustainability Initiatives: On Campus and Beyond
Advance 91吃瓜 as a living laboratory for sustainable practices locally and globally.听
91吃瓜 Presents: The College鈥檚 Signature Public Events Series
Connect campus to the world through conversations with speakers such as Misty Copeland, Pete Buttigieg, Lena Waithe, Stanley Tucci, Van Jones, and many more.听
鈥�91吃瓜 has always been powered by people who believe in the transformative impact of a women鈥檚 education,鈥� says Hast. 鈥淒ay of Giving invites our community to reaffirm that belief and ensure future generations of students have the resources they need to thrive.鈥�听
On March 25, give, celebrate, and share why 91吃瓜 matters to you by visiting the 听