Because Poets give. Because Poets believe. The good doesn't stop, it goes on.
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Whittier College is experiencing real, measurable momentum. Enrollment is rising. Fundraising is strengthening. Poet pride and engagement are deepening. This progress didn’t happen by chance; it happened because Poets showed up, stood together, and invested in a shared future.

On March 4, 2026, the Big Poet Give will celebrate the belief, generosity, and spirit at the heart of this upward trajectory. When Poets give, the good doesn’t stop — it goes on!

WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

The Whittier Fund is the engine driving student success. It provides the flexible, immediate support needed to meet evolving priorities from scholarships that open doors to innovative academic programs and campus experiences that shape, confident, capable graduates.

When you give to the Whittier Fund, you advance:

  • MOMENTUM: Strengthening progress already underway.
  • COMMUNITY: When Poets show up, endless good results.
  • IMPACT: Your gift, of any amount, fuels real, visible change for today’s students.
  • CONTINUITY: Big Poet Give isn’t just a single day; it’s a movement that keeps Whittier thriving.

The momentum is real, and now is the time to build on it. Be part of the Big Poet Give and help push Whittier forward with purpose, pride, and a united Poet spirit. Your support turns possibility into progress.

LEAD THE MOMENTUM: JOIN US AS A BIG POET GIVE AMBASSADOR

Help amplify the Big Poet Give by becoming an Ambassador! With just a few simple steps — save the date (March 4), make your gift, and share the excitement with your Poet community — you can make a BIG impact. 

Ambassadors receive training (via Zoom on February 11), a Toolkit, a personalized giving link, and a dashboard to see results in real time. 

Sign-ups open February X. Join us and help ensure the good goes on.

To count for Big Poet Give, gifts must be received by 11:59 p.m. on March 4, 2026.

Questions about the Big Poet Give? Contact whittierfund@whittier.edu or 562.907.4209.

Give to represent your state and turn the map Poet purple
Rank State Gifts
1 NONE 0
1 AA 0
1 AE 0
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$100,000 MATCH: Gifts to the Whittier Fund
This is the BIG ONE! A generous alum will match EVERY GIFT to the Whittier Fund up to $100,000, immediately doubling the impact for this essential source of funding. Help us take full advantage of this opportunity!
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$45,000 MATCH: Whittier Fund Scholarships
Thanks to Wayne ’60 and Susan Harvey ’67, Bonnie MacEwan ’72, and Amy Pulver ’72, the first $45,000 directed to Whittier Fund – Scholarships will be matched. Help bridge the financial gap for deserving students, making their dream of attending Whittier College a reality!
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$15,000 MATCH: Alianza de Los Amigos
The first $15,000 directed to the Ortiz Programs will be matched thanks to Ron Gastelum ’68 and Aurora Morales '90.
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$5,000 MATCH: Black Alumni Association Support Fund
The first $5,000 directed to the Whittier College Black Alumni Association Support Fund will be matched thanks to Stephanie Wiggins '92.
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$5,000 MATCH: Gifts from Faculty and Staff
The first $5,000 in gifts made by Whittier College Faculty and Staff to any fund designation will be matched by our partners at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union.
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$2,500 MATCH: Pacific Northwest Initiative
TBD
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CHALLENGE: Societies Show Up
Which Society will have the most alumni participate in this year's Big Poet Give?
Don't forget to share!

Questions? See our FAQ.

Or you can contact us at whittierfund@whittier.edu.