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Annual Fund Facts

This year, President Diver has set an ambitious $3,200,000 goal for the Annual Fund.

The Annual Fund provides 5.5% of Reed's annual operating budget.

30% of Reed alumni support the Annual Fund.

 

Giving to Reed

Students

Did you know that thousands of alumni and parents who believe in you, and in Reed, subsidize your education? Regardless of how little or how much financial aid you receive, you benefit from the support and generosity of others who love Reed. Tuition only covers 72 percent of a Reed education. The Annual Fund steps in to fill the gaps.

Last year, 5,540 donors contributed $3 million to enhance life at Reed for all current Reedies. These critical dollars help to keep the lights on in the library, buy new lab and computer equipment, increase financial aid, fund summer research, and support student services.

View additional detailed facts and figures on Reed’s finances.

Who are these generous Annual Fund donors?

Alumni from all class years and all walks of life contribute to the Annual Fund. Last year, 4,059 alumni from classes 1925-2007 contributed $1,366,676. They gave gifts ranging from $10 to more than $25,000! The average Annual Fund gift from alumni is $337.

Parents of current students and parents of alumni also participate in annual giving to Reed. Last year, 1,223 parents contributed $287,970.

Friends, foundations, and corporations also contribute. Reed trustees, local Portlanders, interested community members, faculty, staff, family and national foundations, and several corporations, gave $1,361,771 to the Annual Fund in fiscal year 2007.*

Get involved!

Are you interested in learning more about private support at Reed? Would you like to volunteer or work for the development office? There are many ways to get involved:

• Participate in Reedies for Reed. Learn about Reed’s budget, talk to other students about the importance of philanthropy, and plan events and activities that celebrate the generosity of others. For more information, email co-chairs Liz Alexy or Alex Winters.
• Work for phonathon. Phonathon callers call alumni and friends to raise money for Reed. Talk to interesting alumni, hear parents’ perspectives on Reed, and feel good about helping your college. Enjoy flexible shifts, free snacks, and wages starting at $9.05/hr. Read more.
• Volunteer to help with the Annual Fund’s stewardship activities. Opportunities are available to call, write, and email Annual Fund donors and say “thanks” for all they do for current Reedies. To inquire, email Lindsay Nealon.
• Get in the habit! It’s never too soon to share the love with Reed. Would you like to make your first Annual Fund gift? It’s easy to give online, click here to learn how. Even a gift of $15 or $20 is a way to show your support for Reed and get in the habit of giving something back.

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