Westminster College will kick off its Giving Day 2026 campaign, Titans Together, on Thursday, April 16, inviting alumni, friends, students and supporters to come together in a collective effort to support student success and institutional priorities.

This year marks the most expansive Giving Day in the College’s history, offering donors the flexibility to direct their gifts to the areas that matter most to them. Through the online giving platform GiveCampus, supporters can view featured fundraising projects and contribute immediately to the causes—or causes—that interests them.

“Giving Day is a powerful reminder of what our community can accomplish when we come together with a shared purpose,” said Kara Montgomery, senior director of alumni engagement. “This year, Titans Together is all about choice and impact, giving our supporters the opportunity to invest in the programs, experiences and resources that matter most to them while directly shaping the student experience at Westminster.”

Every gift, regardless of size, directly impacts student experiences, opportunities and resources across campus, said Montgomery.

Donors can choose to support a wide range of initiatives, including:

• Wherever Needed Most Fund: A flexible and responsive fund that enables Westminster to address urgent needs, manage unforeseen expenses and enhance the student experience in real time.
• Student Emergency Fund: Provides immediate financial assistance to students facing unexpected hardships, ensuring temporary challenges do not derail their path to graduation.
• Academic Departments: Supports faculty excellence, classroom innovation and hands-on research, enriching Westminster’s liberal arts mission.
• Titan Grants and Scholarships: Strengthens access and affordability by supporting the Westminster Fund and endowed scholarships, helping attract and retain talented students. A leadership gift of $5,000 through a Titan Grant helps ensure long-term student recruitment and retention.
• Titan Athletics: Enhances athletic programs through funding for travel, training and essential equipment.
• Campus Beautification: Supports the upkeep and enhancement of the College’s 300-acre campus, including landscaping and essential improvements.

Donors may also invest in experiential learning opportunities that define the Westminster experience, including the Model United Nations program, the Honors Program’s annual Greece trip, Dominican Republic service learning trip, the campus apiary and the History Experiential Learning Fund for internships. 

In addition to individual matches and challenges created by donors, members of Westminster’s Board of Trustees are also taking part in the fundraising campaign, earmarking a collective $250,000 gift if the College meets its 1,000 donor goal by the end of the day on April 16.

Early giving is now open. Supporters can make their gifts by visiting www.westminster.edu/givingday.

For more information, please contact Montgomery at montgokh@westminster.edu or 724.946.7363.

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By Betsy Fontaine Hildebrand ’92
Betsy Fontaine Hildebrand ’92 is the director of communication in Westminster College's Office of Marketing and Communication.

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