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Alums & Your Impact

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Smith College is a world-class institution because Smithies give their time, talent and treasure. Every dollar you give, social media post you share, club you lead, webinar you host and alum you mentor bolsters our beloved school. In turn, you benefit from the power of the Smith network and our legacy of paying it forward. Maybe it’s your social media post that Smithies are promoting, maybe it’s you that’s the mentee or maybe it’s you that’s listening to a nugget of wisdom on a webinar just when you need it most. If not today, then maybe tomorrow—that’s the beauty of being a Smith alum: you give and you get throughout the years.


Notable Numbers

More than 300 students receive Praxis scholarships annually.

21% of alumnae participate in giving

12,290 donors gave to smith in 2022


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Explore highlights about campus and fellow alums, discover something new, watch webinars and relax with Smith-related entertainment. 

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Financial Aid in Action

“Smith is life-changing and it means everything that I get to study here. Without my financial aid, I wouldn't be able to afford Smith, and that would break my heart. I’ve been wanting to attend Smith since I was about 10. I grew up hearing magical Smith stories from my mom and her alum friends. I get to learn and grow in the same place she did. Smith is full of the history of amazing women. It will be an honor to carry on that legacy after graduation.”
Olivia Rynberg-Going ’23

 



Make an Impact

Explore the ways you can make a direct impact on Smith now and in the future.

Time

We rely on volunteers to fulfill numerous roles that have a real and lasting impact on Smith. You can:

Talent

Our incredible students become incredible leaders, doers and changemakers in the world. Lend your talent to Smith by:

Support

Be part of the giving continuum by supporting:


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Alum Voices

“Smith taught me how important making a difference is. I knew I wanted to do something big, but I learned that the essence of doing something big is making a difference, leaving a legacy. At Smith, I saw women lead things. I saw women have big dreams. I saw women being vocal. That was really a transformational journey for me.”
Maliha Malek Quadir ’00, Founding Managing Director of Shohoz

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In the News

Here for Every Voice Sets Smith Solidly on Path to Need-Blind Admission

Thanks to the support of many generous alums, we are approaching the halfway mark for our goal.

Smith Reunion 2023

Classes ending in 3 and 8 joined with Smith seniors and President McCartney for a joyous milestone.

Smith Scholarship Initiative Helps Luna Be a “Light in Darkness”

Luna Wang ’24J is deepening her understanding of people and strengthening her future.

Smith Is Uniquely Positioned for Climate Action Says Activist Kathy Sharp Borgen '64

Borgen wants more Smith voices in climate action, and she’s making a gift to inspire others to help endow Smith’s Center for the Environment, Ecological Design and Sustainability.

Looking for Your Next Venture? It Might Be Right Here at Smith.

Smith’s Draper Competition for Collegiate Women Entrepreneurs welcomes 60 teams from across the country for two days of learning and competition. 

The Here for Every Voice Gift Matching Program Celebrates the Halfway Mark!

More than $5 million in program matches to 55 Here for Every Voice gifts has resulted in a total addition to Smith’s financial aid endowment of more than $18 million.

Rally Day Campaign Celebrates the Class of 2023 Throughout February

Join Smith in honoring the senior class with 2,023 gifts to The Smith Fund. The trustees will match up to $500,000!

Smith Scholarship Initiative Helps Smithies Take On the World

Peris Mwangi ’23 is focused on changing the world for women, particularly women of color.


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Alum Voices

“As a graduate of Smith, I have donated to the annual fundraising every year including the year I graduated. Since I am the first person in my family to go to college and I received financial assistance to attend Smith, I truly believe it is important that I contribute to the fundraising efforts and help the college support other students who are attending Smith.”
N’Goundo Magassa ’02

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The Smith Fund

As a donor to The Smith Fund, you can open up a world of opportunities and help transform lives. Donations at regular intervals make a big difference. Smith Fund donations never go to the endowment—the funds are spent in the year in which they are received. You are the source of Smith’s power.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SMITH FUND

 

 

Contact

Alumnae Relations & Development
Alumnae House
33 Elm Street
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063
 
Phone: 800-526-2023 or 413-585-2020
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