Giving Highlights

Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Philanthropy

The commitment of Agnes Scott College supporters during a year of many uncertainties has been extraordinary. The college remains committed to providing the highest quality of education to our students and maintaining learning environments that are safe, supportive and equitable. Philanthropy helps keep the college flexible and resilient as it pushes forward and adapts. We are truly grateful for all you do. Every gift of every size to the college truly makes a difference as we continue to face unprecedented challenges this fall semester and beyond. Thank you for helping us remain #ScottieStrong!

See some of the incredible philanthropic numbers you made possible this year — including a record $21.1 million in new gifts and pledges — through a special virtual performance by alumnae of Agnes Scott’s a cappella group Luchsingers. Because of you, Agnes Scott will continue to Rise Up. Visit https://www.agnesscott.edu/giving/2019-2020-notable-numbers.html to watch the video.

A cappella group Luchsingers gives a special virtual performance of Rise Up.

Philanthropy By the Numbers

$21,097,921 in new gifts and pledges raised.

$2,574,746 raised in support of The Fund for Agnes Scott.

$3,698,050 raised by reunion years (classes of the 0s and 5s).

• 3,170 individuals and organizations made a gift.

• 2,511 were gifts under $100.

• 160 gifts were at the Tower Circle level (leadership gifts of $2,500 or more).

• 29% of alumnae gave back to Agnes Scott.

• 60% of 2018-2019 donors renewed their gift.

• 1,743 Fideles members (donors who have made a gift for three consecutive years).

President’s Mini-Grants for Social Justice Awardees

The Agnes Scott College Office of the President was pleased to announce the awardees of the President’s Mini-Grants for Social Justice this fall. Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, these grants are designed to fund existing and new faculty and staff projects that “support inclusive humanities education and diverse learning environments — spaces where the ideas that enrich our understanding of a complex world are created and elevated” on campus (in and out of the classroom).

Projects that have been awarded include the “Psychology and Racial Justice Leadership Program,” “Decolonizing the Curriculum, One Syllabus at a Time: Pedagogy as Social Justice,” “R.E.S.T. Area for Athletes (Race & Ethnicity in Sports Training) Pilot Program & Virtual Conference” and more. To learn more, www.agnesscott.edu/giving/social-justice-mini-grants.html.

Campaign for Main Renovation

When have scaffolding and tarp looked so good? Thanks to gifts from more than 300 donors, phase two renovations of Agnes Scott “Main” Hall are well underway! Most of the inside is down to the studs, a new slate roof along with new copper gutters are being added, exterior bricks and masonry are being repaired and the windows are being replaced. And we’re not done yet. The Campaign for Main is still underway to raise the remaining $16 million needed to fully fund and complete the final phase of renovations. To learn more about the renovations and how you can give to support the final phase, visit agnesscott.edu/givetomain.