Winter 2012–13
Around the Quads
Giving Day Raises Almost $1.3 Million for the College
The University held its first Columbia Giving Day on October 24, and thanks to generous contributions from more than 900 donors, the College raised more than $1.2 million and just more than $98,000 in matching funds. The College won the Trustee Challenge, bringing in an additional $78,179, and earned an extra $15,000 for participation and $5,000 for being the school with the most donors from 4–5 p.m. All gifts went to the Columbia College Fund, which supports the Core Curriculum, financial aid, student services and internships.
Giving Day was an online-based fundraising event that encouraged alumni, parents and friends to come together, support their favorite schools and programs, and help them win up to $400,000 in eligible prizes. Columbia received more than 5,300 donations, including gifts from 39 countries and all 50 states. Donors supported 19 schools and programs across the University, raising $6,855,455.
For more information, go to givingday.columbia.edu.