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Matches and Challenges

Here is where you'll see all of the matches and challenges available to help Whittier College earn extra funds for this year's Big Poet Give

Past Events


$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!
38 / 48 Donors
Ended
2
Match
$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
Completed
$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.
500 / 500 Donors
Completed
2
Match
$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
Completed
2
Match
$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
Completed
2
Match
$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
Completed
2
Match
$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
Completed
2
Match
$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
Completed