Whittier College, Home of the Poets. #BigPoetGive10 #GivingThatRocks

We will, we will rock you!

JOIN US FOR THE BIG POET GIVE

For a decade, the Big Poet Give has been an annual bedrock of support for Whittier College. On April 9, the Poet community will once again unite to make a BIG impact. Let's show that the Poet spirit of giving is rock-solid!

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT

This is HUGE...Every gift to the Whittier Fund will be matched up to $100,000! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, a total of $180,000 in matches and challenges is available in honor of 10th anniversary of the Big Poet Give.

Donations to the Whittier Fund, Scholarships, the Black Alumni Support Fund, and gifts from alumni, parents, friends, recent graduates, faculty, and staff - pretty much everyone - qualify for a match and/or challenge.

Help us seize this amazing opportunity and double the impact of your gift! Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of Whittier College students.

YOUR WHITTIER FUND DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

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

CALL FOR AMBASSADORS

The success of the Big Poet Give lies with our Ambassadors who build awareness and excitement, and who inspire others to give. We welcome anyone engaged with Whittier College to join us as an Ambassador. Click here to sign up.

ON CAMPUS? GET A TREAT ON US

Stop by our table outside the Campus Inn to make your Big Poet Give donation and enjoy a treat from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9.

VIRTUAL BASH

Hosted by the Alumni Association Board, join us for an unforgettable virtual bash on April 9 from 6 - 9 p.m. PDT. featuring DJMO2, Leda (Mintzer) Muller '88, dropping the beats as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Big Poet Give. Don't miss out on the fun, laughs, and memories as we rock our success together. Click here to join us!

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

Having issues navigating this site or questions about the Big Poet Give? Contact us at bigpoetgive@whittier.edu or 562.907.4209.

Help turn the map Poet purple for #BigPoetGive10

Rank	State	Gifts
1	CA	54
2	TX	2
2	NV	2

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$100,000 MATCH: Gifts to the Whittier Fund

Match

$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!

$45,075 MATCHED

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500 DONOR CHALLENGE = $50,000

$50,000

500 DONOR CHALLENGE = $50,000

Bill Wardlaw '68 and Kathy Argo '72 are teaming up to issue a $50,000 challenge when the Big Poet Give reaches 500 donors. When this challenge is met, $50,000 will go to the Whittier Fund.

73 / 500 Donors

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120 RECENT GRADUATE CHALLENGE = $10,000

$1,000

120 RECENT GRADUATE CHALLENGE = $10,000

For every 12 recent graduates (2024-2015) who give (up to 120 donors), $1,000 will be unlocked for the Whittier Fund. Thank you, Lila Laviano '03, for this $10,000 incentive!

1 / 12 Donors

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$10,000 MATCH: Whittier Fund - Scholarships

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$10,000 MATCH: Whittier Fund - Scholarships

Thanks to Amy Pulver ’72, the first $10,000 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!

$300 MATCHED

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$5,000 MATCH: Gifts from Faculty and Staff

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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.

$3,285 MATCHED

Questions? See our FAQ.

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

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Match your Gift dollar for dollar!

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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