Giving to Reed

Phonathon

This fall, current Reed students will be calling alumni and parents to talk about the Annual Fund, as well as what’s going on around campus.

How many alumni and parents give to Reed each year?
How many new titles were added to the library holdings in 2008?
How many fish are estimated to be in the canyon?
Is it true that the dining hall now serves burritos?
What is the student/faculty ratio?
Who was last spring’s commencement speaker?
How much money was raised for Reed by the Annual Fund last year?

Student callers can answer these questions, as well as any others you may have.

You can also make a gift or fulfill your pledge online.

Did you know that more alumni and parents give through phonathon than in response to direct mail and email appeals?

Phonathon connects you to current Reedies, who can tell you firsthand about how your gift helps the college. Last year, over 2,500 alumni and parents gave through phonathon, accounting for roughly half of the overall gifts made to Reed.

Phonathon Caller Doodles

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Do you want to be a student caller? In a typical semester, a student caller has about 100 conversations with alumni and parents. You’ll end up talking about everything from the latest Doyle Owl sighting to what you’re reading in Hum 110 to life beyond the bubble to Thesis Parade. And, of course, the Annual Fund. If you love Reed, and think you’d enjoy talking to alumni and parents about how they can support the college, check the current job listings on IRIS or send an email to phonathon@reed.edu.