Brown & Gold spirit was on full display as the BW community came together March 19–20 to celebrate BW Gives, an annual day of giving that raised close to $1 million in support of BW students.
This year's BW Gives total nearly doubled the results of the previous campaign.
Alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends all contributed to the success of BW Gives, with donors coming from 30 U.S. states. In addition, supporters represented 66 different BW class years, highlighting the lifelong connection alumni maintain with the university.
Confidence in the BW mission, future
In speaking to the YJ4L community about the importance of the campaign, BW President Lee Fisher said, "BW Gives demonstrates the collective strength of our community. Donor gifts have the power to change the trajectory of a student's life. They fuel scholarships, support academic excellence, strengthen athletics and the performing arts, and ensure that a BW education can continue to transform lives."
"Hundreds of donors from across the BW community came together for this year's BW Gives to raise nearly $1 million. That is more than a fundraising milestone — it is a statement of confidence in who we are and where we are going. It reflects a deep belief in Baldwin Wallace, in our mission and in our future," emphasized Fisher.
"I am grateful to every member of our community who helped make BW Gives a success. Whether you made a gift, shared the message, encouraged a friend or simply took pride in what we achieved together — thank you," acknowledged Fisher.
Friendly challenge across graduating decades
A highlight of this year's BW Gives was the Alumni Decade Challenge, a friendly competition that encouraged alumni participation across graduating decades. Classes from the 1970s led the challenge with 66 alumni donors, followed by the 1980s and 1990s with 39 donors each, and the 1960s with 36 donors. Alumni from eight different decades, from the 1950s through the 2020s, supported BW Gives this year.
The challenge celebrated BW's strong alumni network and reinforced the message that every gift — regardless of size — makes a difference.
Gifts to the Fund for BW directly support student success and the educational experience at Baldwin Wallace. Contributions help provide scholarships and financial aid that make a BW education accessible, fund student research, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities, and support academic programs, classroom innovation and campus resources that enhance the student experience.
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Register today for Alumni Weekend
The celebration of BW pride continues during Alumni Weekend, June 5–6, when alumni return to campus to reconnect with classmates and celebrate the BW community.
Alumni and friends are encouraged to join the festivities as Baldwin Wallace continues to celebrate the vast and impressive scope of its network and the importance of collective giving to further the BW mission.
