Name: givingday.whittier.edu
Start: 2025-03-14T00:00:00-0700
End: 2025-04-10T00:03:00-0700
Location: Big Poet Give 2025

Big Poet Give 2025 has ended, but you can still support Whittier College students (click here)

Thank you for showing up in a BIG way with record-breaking generosity

Whittier College students share their appreciation for your support of the Big Poet Give

For a decade, the Big Poet Give has been a cornerstone of support for Whittier College. This year, the Poet community's generosity set a new record. On April 9, the 10th annual Big Poet Give raised an unprecedented $527,418 from 683 donors, marking the highest amount ever raised. This incredible generosity represents a 65% increase from the 2017 high of $320,121.

The Big Poet Give inspired a remarkable $240,000 in philanthropic matches and challenges from Kathy Argo ’72, Vince Daigneault ’85, Lila Laviano ’03, Amy Pulver ’72, Bill Wardlaw ’68, Stephanie Wiggins ’92, President Kristine E. Dillon ’73 and John Curry, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, and three anonymous alumni donors. We are deeply grateful for their leadership and support.

We proudly received contributions from donors in 41 U.S. states. Special thanks go to our 39 Big Poet Give volunteer Ambassadors and everyone who attended the Virtual Bash. This year’s campaign was driven by the collective efforts of the Poet community. From social media posts and shares to emails, texts, and phone calls, everyone played a vital role in spreading the word.

The Big Poet Give supports Whittier College students through the Whittier Fund, enhancing the College’s trademarked liberal arts experience. The Whittier Fund is essential in helping our students thrive. Your donation is more than a gift; it's an investment in the future of every student. Your Whittier Fund support helps by:

Fueling Scholarships
Enhancing Faculty and Academic Excellence
Enriching Student Life and Engagement

You can give to the Whittier Fund anytime at Giving | Whittier College.

The Poet spirit of giving was indeed rock-solid, and we are extraordinarily grateful to the Whittier College community for showing up in a BIG, BIG way!

To count for the Big Poet Give, gifts must have been received by 11:59 p.m. on April 9, 2025.

Questions about the Big Poet Give? Contact us at bigpoetgive@whittier.edu or 562.907.4209.

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Rank	State	Gifts
1	CA	497
2	WA	24
3	HI	18

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$10,000 PRESIDENT’S FINAL COUNTDOWN MATCH

A HUGE shout out to our Poet night owls and President Dillon and the First Gentleman, John Curry! Thanks to your efforts, we’ve secured an additional $10,000 for this EPIC Big Poet Give. Sleep well and thank you for your unwavering support!

$10,000 MATCHED

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$45,000 STRETCH MATCH: Whittier Fund Gifts

STRETCH MET. Your support helped secure an additional $25,000 from Vince Daigneault ’85 resulting in another $40,000 raised for the Whittier Fund.

$45,000 MATCHED

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$10,000 MATCH: Whittier Fund - Scholarships

YOU ANSWERED THE CALL and matched Amy Pulver ’72’s $10,000 contribution for Whittier Fund – Scholarships. Your support fulfills the dream of attending Whittier College for deserving students.

$10,000 MATCHED

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$50,000

500 DONOR CHALLENGE = $50,000

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Because of your collective effort, an additional $50,000 for the Whittier Fund has been secured from Bill Wardlaw '68 and Kathy Argo '72.

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$100,000 MATCH: Gifts to the Whittier Fund

CHALLENGE MET. You helped us reach our goal of $100,000 raised for the Whittier Fund. Your participation unlocked $100,000 resulting in a total of $200,000 raised for students. THANK YOU, POETS!

$100,000 MATCHED

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$5,000 MATCH: Black Alumni Association Support Fund

MATCH FUNDS SECURED. Thank you to everyone who donated to the Whittier College Black Alumni Association Support Fund. You secured $5,000 from alumna Stephanie Wiggins '92 for a total of $10,000 raised for the WCBAA Support Fund.

$5,000 MATCHED

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$5,000 STRETCH MATCH: Gifts from Faculty and Staff

YOU DID IT AGAIN! Once again, our incredible Faculty and Staff have come together to raise another $10,000 for students. Your dedication and teamwork are making dreams come true!

$5,000 MATCHED

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$5,000 MATCH: Gifts from Faculty and Staff

YOU DID IT! Thank you, Faculty and Staff for your above and beyond participation in this year's Big Poet Give. Together we earned $5,000 from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union for a total of $10,000 raised for Whittier College students.

$5,000 MATCHED

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Questions? See our FAQ.

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

Areas to Support this Big Poet Give

Whittier Fund - Area of Greatest Need Whittier Fund - Scholarships Whittier Fund - Faculty and Academic Excellence Whittier Fund - Student Life and Engagement Additional Areas of Support Black Alumni Association Support Fund

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