Why should I participate in the Big Poet Give?
The Big Poet Give supports students through the Whittier Fund which sustains the personalized liberal arts experience that is the hallmark of a Whittier College education.
Your gift of any amount will allow us to uphold Whittier's commitment to scholarships, faculty and academic excellence, student life and engagement, career readiness, and athletics.
What should I support?
Support the Whittier Fund - Area of Greatest Need which is Whittier College's highest funding priority. We also welcome your gift in support of the area on campus that you are passionate about.
Don't see your preferred Fund Designation?
On the Donation Form, select any "Area of Support" then under "Fund Designation" scroll to the bottom and click "Other." This will enable a box titled "Please designate gift below" where you can type in the name of the fund you would like to support.
You can also contact 562.907.4209 or bigpoetgive@whittier.edu. We are happy to help you support your favorite team, academic department, scholarship, club or society.
Is there a minimum gift amount?
Whittier College accepts gifts of $5 or more for the Big Poet Give.
See our full FAQ for more answers.
You can also contact us at bigpoetgive@whittier.edu