Columbia College aims to help educate donors on the impact of their gift, properly thank and recognize donors for their support and help reaffirm their commitment to investing in the College by engaging them with the work of Columbia.

Annual Fund Report

Each year, Columbia College produces an Annual Fund Report to recognize donors who have given to the Columbia College Fund, as well as share class and individual achievements. The report includes a complete donor roll of all alumni and parents who have given to the College and all friends who have given over $1,500. The Annual Fund Report also honors different categories of giving by providing special recognition for John Jay Associates, Gifts in Honor and in Memory of, Campaign Leadership gifts and Scholarship support.

John Jay Associates

John Jay Associates are the leadership donors of the Columbia College Fund and are given special recognition each year. Each year, the John Jay Associates generate almost 80 percent of the funds raised by the College. Benefits to becoming a John Jay Associate donor include invitations to College events and acknowledgement in the Annual Report. For more information, click here.

Named Scholarships

In the context of the Columbia Campaign for Undergraduate Education, support for financial aid is a critical aspect of fundraising as it allows Columbia College to remain accessible to all students regardless of financial need.

In 2007-2008, Columbia College named 406 scholarships, including 44 current use scholarships honoring over 600 students and stewarding close to 500 donors.

Reunion Awards

Dean's Pin

The Dean's Pin award is given out annually to those members of the class who served as reunion leaders helping to plan and fundraise for a successful reunion. Dean's Pin recipients are also recognized annually in the Annual Fund Report.

President's Cup

The President's Cup is an annual award, presented during Reunion weekend, to an outstanding individual who serves as a leader in his or her class. Recipients of the President's Cup are commended for their distinguished and outstanding service to their class.