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Annual Giving
In honor of Goucher's 125th Anniversary, the Annual Fund has been renamed the Greater Goucher Fund, a term coined in 1921 when a special fundraising campaign was launched to assist the growing college and promote its anticipated move to a new campus.
Alumnae/i, parents, trustees, friends--the Greater Goucher Fund is the tangible result of their common belief in Goucher College. Since the first donations were made nearly 80 years ago, their unrestricted yearly financial support has helped fulfill the ongoing needs of the college.Gifts to the Greater Goucher Fund benefit current Goucher programs by providing resources not covered by tuition and fees. Because these gifts are unrestricted, the money can be used wherever the need is the greatest, including:
- Merit and need-based scholarships
- Faculty salaries
- Guest lecturers and artists
- Student and faculty collaboration and research
- Advancements in technology
- Improvement of buildings and grounds
No matter who you are or what you value most about the college, there is a way for you to support Goucher.
New! Recurring Donations - the simplest and easiest way to give Goucher ongoing support
You specify the amount of your donation, the length of time, and the fund you want to support. It is a great way to make a significant gift over a period of time in a way that doesn't strain your finances. The process is simple. Open an account and tell us how much you want to donate and for how long. We will charge your credit/debit card or your bank account the amount you specify, on the day of the month you specify.
Over a 12-month period:
$10 a month can maintain our historic residence halls or sustain the community garden;
$15 a month can keep the library open 24 hours a day, seven days a week;
$25 a month can support student programming or close the gap between tuition and the actual cost of an education.
Click here to learn more about making a recurring donation.
Join the Goucher Society
By donating $104.17 a month ($1,250 over a 12-month period) you will become a member of the John and Mary Fisher Goucher Society, the college's premier leadership recognition society.
Members of the Goucher Society contribute to all of the above and more. A Goucher Society gift provides the college with funds equivalent to the annual income of $25,000 in endowment. Click here to learn more about the Goucher Society.
Associate Members of the Goucher Society
Recent graduates who manage to give back to their alma mater--despite hectic lives and entry-level pay--are pretty special people. That’s why the college recognizes alumnae/i who contribute any amount to the Greater Goucher Fund within their first 10 years after graduation. Click here to learn more about Associate Members of the Goucher Society.
The Parent Fund
The Parent Fund is an annual drive for unrestricted gifts from parents of alumnae/i and current students. It assists students each and every day by opening doors to scholarships, expanding international opportunities, and supporting other core college programs. Click here to learn more about the Parent Fund.
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, click here.