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The 25th, 35th, 50th and 60th Milestone Reunions are special times to collectively celebrate being a Smithie. Your class leaders partner with and build on the great work of the fund teams to lead the class toward making its largest gift to Smith to date. Milestone Reunions are the four times a class has the opportunity to come together to fund a class gift designated for a specific purpose at Smith.

The magnitude of individual gifts varies based on each donor’s financial capacity and his or her inclination to give to Smith. Nonetheless, most class members who participate in their Milestone Reunion Fund stretch to make the largest commitment they have considered to Smith to date. Learn more about giving opportunities to Smith and the ways to make a milestone gift.

Ideas for the milestone class gift are discussed by a range of volunteers from the class. That group reflects on several criteria, including the importance of the initiative to the college’s priorities, the impact the class could have and the appeal to a range of alums across the class.

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STEP UP Participation Challenge

Hey, 1998–2002 and 1988–1992 classes! Have you taken the STEP UP Milestone Participation Challenge yet? 25th and 35th Milestone Reunion classes that increase their overall giving participation by at least 15% this year will each receive $150,000 to establish an unrestricted class endowed scholarship fund (or add to an existing one).

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Milestone Reunion Classes

Your 25th Milestone Reunion is an opportunity to reflect on your personal Smith experience, reconnect with classmates and invest in current and future generations of Smithies, just as previous alums did to support your success years ago. Bonus: Increased participation from these classes will make you eligible for $150,000 toward a scholarship fund. Learn more about the STEP UP Participation Challenge.

What does my 25th Milestone Reunion gift look like?

Smith Fund Gift + Class Restricted Gift + All Other Gifts = Total 25th Class Gift

The 50th Milestone Reunion stands out in the lifetime of an alum as a significant occasion to reflect on the gift that was Smith. It’s an opportunity to remember your personal Smith experience, reconnect with classmates and invest in current and future generations of Smithies, just as previous alums did to support your success years ago.

Your gifts to Smith during the 5-year milestone cycle are gifts to your former Smith mentors and professors, a nod to the experiences and relationships you enjoyed on campus years ago and gifts to current students on their own Smith journey.

What does my 50th Milestone Reunion gift look like?

Smith Fund Gift + Class Restricted Gift + All Other Gifts = Total 50th Class Gift

Your 35th Milestone Reunion is an opportunity to reflect on your personal Smith experience, reconnect with classmates and invest in current and future generations of Smithies, just as previous alums did to support your success years ago. Bonus: Increased participation from these classes will make you eligible for $150,000 toward a scholarship fund. Learn more about the STEP UP Participation Challenge.

What does my 35th Milestone Reunion gift look like?

Smith Fund Gift + Class Restricted Gift + All Other Gifts = Total 35th Class Gift

Your 60th Milestone Reunion is a special time to reflect on your personal Smith experience and invest in current and future generations of Smithies, just as previous alums did to support your success years ago.

What does my 60th Milestone Reunion gift look like?

Smith Fund Gift + Class Restricted Gift + All Other Gifts = Total 60th Class Gift

Volunteer With Your Class

We welcome new members on the class volunteer team. View a list of roles and responsibilities, then connect with your staff liaison to discuss which opportunity might be right for you!

Jodi Fallon Fern
Milestone Reunion Program Director
jfallonfern@smith.edu
413-585-4407

Rachel Cook
Milestone Reunion Assistant Director
rcook@smith.edu
413-585-2676

Cathy Kearney
Milestone Reunion Assistant Director
ckearney@smith.edu
413-585-2033

Tools and Resources for Class Volunteers