Why Give?

See how your gift opens doors for students
Your participation in the Colby Fund opens the doors of discovery to students.
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 Corporations and foundations, which provide millions of dollars in support, consider the alumni participation rate more than total dollars raised when making their award decisions.
checkmarkEvery $1 gift to the Colby Fund has the buying power of $25 of endowment.
 
 
 The Colby Fund is the living endowment. For each $1 of annual support Colby receives, we need $25 in endowment to generate an equivalent amount of income.
checkmarkEvery gift is a measure of Colby's success.
 
 
 Colby’s alumni participation rate is compared to other colleges by prospective students, their parents, and college guides. Every gift from an alum—including yours—bolsters Colby's reputation.
checkmarkEvery gift casts a vote.
 
 
 Your gift is your resounding vote of confidence in Colby. By demonstrating that Colby matters to you, you make Colby matter to others.
 

Your Impact

       
The cost of the Colby experience per student is nearly $200 a day or about $72,000 a year.

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We are currently in the process of upgrading our software system so you may experience a delay in the time it takes to receive a receipt for your gift. Please be assured that your gift will be processed as quickly as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Colby Fund Office at 207-859-4320.