Why I Give

Gifts of all sizes make an impact. These donors share why they answered The Call to Lead.

Dartmouth changed my life. My Dartmouth experience showed me the way to a whole wide world full of interesting opportunities, places & people and it gave me lifelong friends. Being in one of the first coed classes ('78) gave me useful lessons in how to navigate and operate effectively in the real world.

Jackie Kaiko '78

I am the first from my mother's side, who is 1/16 Native American, to attend college and am born from an immigrant father from Iran where women's rights are lacking, so this call to action from Dartmouth women really speaks to me. I would not be who I am today if it weren't for Dartmouth. The invaluable liberal arts education I received and the everlasting friendships I have made fill my soul. Dartmouth Hall was where I found some of my most inspiring classes and professors. I will be eternally grateful for my time spent there and hope that others will as well.

Sheila Bassiri Ahmed

Dartmouth College helped me to learn how to deal with seemingly impossible obstacles. I wanted to leave my mark on the institution that left an indelible mark on my life.

Renita Hall

Dartmouth gave me so much I feel it is my duty to give back any way I can.

Nina

I give to honor each and every African American woman or woman of African descent who was ever admitted to Dartmouth.

Regina Speed-Bost ‘87

I am forever grateful for my Dartmouth education and friends.

Ellen Sullivan Sen

I give to empower women at Dartmouth.

Anonymous

The first from her tribe to go to college, Stacey Coverdale hoped to go to law school and one day become the first female judge of the Shinnecock tribal council. She is loved and remembered by all those lucky enough to call her Friend.

Dana Beard

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