Senior Class Gift
What is the Senior Class Gift?
It’s our chance to pay it forward. The Senior Class Gift is a meaningful tradition, honoring our “Culture for Service” motto, that goes back generations — a way for graduating seniors to show gratitude, give back to Goshen College and support future Maple Leafs.
By making a gift (of any size!) you’re stepping into the next chapter of your GC journey as a proud alum — joining thousands who give to the GC Fund each year, including current and retired professors, staff and fellow alumni.
Our gifts help grow opportunities for future students and strengthen the legacy we are building together. It’s a powerful way to say: “I believe in GC, and I’m part of something bigger.”
Class Gift Committee
The 2025 Class Gift Committee members are Brenton Pham, Carlos Lichty, Anastasia deFerbrache and Sarah Miller.
This years class gift will go towards supporting the GC Fund.
Let’s beat the record!
The Class of 2023 holds the recent record with 34 gifts — but we’re aiming higher. Our goal is 40 senior donors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your gift supports scholarships, residence and commuter life, athletics, clubs, music, SST, student activities, and so much more. This fund touches nearly every part of the student experience — and now it’s our turn to give back.
As graduating seniors, we have a unique opportunity — and responsibility — to step up, give what we can, and invest in the future of GC. By participating, you’re joining a long line of Maple Leafs who’ve said, “Someone did it for me and now it’s my turn to pay it forward.”
- Step into your next chapter as a proud Goshen College alum.
This gift marks your transition from student to alum — joining generations of Maple Leafs who keep the Goshen College spirit strong. - Be part of the giving cycle
Alumni supported you through the GC Fund. Now it’s your turn to help support the students who come next. - Stand with GC professors and staff, past and present
Many current and retired faculty and staff give because they believe in you and they believe in the Culture for Service mission of GC. Your gift says you do too. - Join thousands of proud alumni who give every year
Stay rooted in the worldwide Maple Leaf community no matter where life takes you. - Every gift matters — no matter the size
Your participation matters to others! Giving as a group helps boost recognition and national rankings (which benefits you!) and unlocks grant funding. - Giving feels good — and it’s good for you
Studies show that giving can boost your mental health and sense of well-being. It’s a win-win. - Start a lifelong habit of generosity
Making a small gift now helps build a habit that can grow over time — and you’ll always feel connected to GC. - You’re setting the tone for those who follow
By giving, you’re showing younger students what leadership and pride look like in action. - Celebrate your class legacy
Leave your mark. This is your class’s moment to shine — and give back.
- Step into your next chapter as a proud Goshen College alum.
For a minimum donation of $40, class-members can choose to receive a donor gift. This varies each year, but for the class of 2025 you can choose one of two t-shirts, each designed by your peers!
Anyone giving a gift ($10 minimum) will receive a one-of-a-kind graduating squirrel sticker!
Bonus: All donors will be entered to win a Connect Goshen Day 2025 Purple Squirrel T-shirt — five winners will be selected at random!