It seems only fitting that 1912 was a leap year.
That's the year the Union Fund was created, representing a leap of faith in the College's supporters and their willingness to generously support Union's people, programs and special campus places.
Now in its 94th year, the Union Fund reigns as the oldest continuously operating annual fund in the country.
Consider: Each year, thousands of alumni, parents, students, employees, local businesses and friends of Union College show their support by making gifts to The Union Fund.
The Fund allows even those who aren't on campus every day to be involved, in ways that really count, throughout the year. In fact, the name was changed from Annual Fund to Union Fund some years ago precisely to reflect that giving occurs all year long.
For the most part, Union Fund gifts are “unrestricted.” They're used to support the College's highest priorities and overall goals and to cover the most pressing operating budget needs.
But it's also possible to make a “restricted” gift toward a particular program, event or department you remember fondly, have ties to or just plain love (there's a lot of that at Union).
“The Fund is the foundation for everything happening at Union today. That includes new programs as well as faculty, campus speakers, scholarships, lab equipment and lawn care,” notes Gail Dexter, director of Annual Giving. “Every donation, big and small, makes an immediate and lasting impact.”
This year, the College is seeking $4.3 million in gifts to continue to make Union even stronger than it already is.
“We hope to count as many people as possible in this year's donor roll,” Dexter says. “While we always appreciate our donors' generosity, now is an especially good time to give because it's a great way to welcome our new president.”
And speaking of leaps in time, the end to this year's Union Fund is rapidly approaching. June 30 is just days away.
So don't delay. Click here to make a gift on our secure server. Or visit https://www.union.edu/Parents