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For so many alumni<\/a>, Kalamazoo College wasn’t just where they went to school; it was a place that felt like home, from the friendships they forged to the passions they discovered. On May 6, the Day of Gracious Giving, K\u2019s annual one-day fundraising celebration, invites alumni, parents and friends of the College to invest in those same experiences for today\u2019s students.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen I talk with alumni and they reflect on their time at K, they talk about more than academics. They talk about discovering who they are, the mentorship they received, and the lifelong connections they built,\u201d said Lindsay O\u2019Donohue, senior director of constituent programs and annual giving, whose team organizes the Day of Gracious Giving. \u201cThat\u2019s what inspires them to give back, ensuring that every student who comes to K can find their place here too.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Your Gift Matters<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Day of Gracious Giving is the College\u2019s largest annual fundraising event, powered by participation. Gifts made throughout the day go to work right away, funding scholarships, programs, faculty, and K\u2019s highest priorities.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The 2026 Day of Gracious Giving is May 6.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

With 98 percent of students receiving scholarships or financial aid, donor support helps ensure that a K education remains accessible.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFrom first-time donors to longtime supporters, every gift\u2014no matter the size\u2014helps support the quintessential K experiences that students carry with them long after graduation,\u201d O\u2019Donohue said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get Involved<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Building on last year\u2019s momentum, this year\u2019s goal is to grow participation to 1,200 donors across the K community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the Day of Gracious Giving page<\/a> to hear directly from students and make your tax-deductible gift. Matches and challenges throughout the day will amplify each contribution, unlocking additional support as more donors participate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also spread the word about the Day of Gracious Giving by sharing a quick message with classmates and friends, posting on social media about why you chose to give to K, and sharing K\u2019s Day of Gracious Giving content.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a community, we can make a real difference in a single day,\u201d O\u2019Donohue said. \u201cI invite everyone who believes in the power of a K education to join us on May 6.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can\u2019t participate on May 6? Make your gift early at kzoo.edu\/DayOfGraciousGiving<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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