Giving to the Endowment
A Gift with Lasting Impact
Your gift to Wellesley’s endowment will provide a lasting source of financial strength for the College, safeguarding our future and ensuring that Wellesley can continue to fulfill its mission regardless of economic climate.
The college carefully invests gifts to the endowment, with an eye towards strong financial returns via investments that meet Wellesley’s high ethical standards. Only income from the endowment fund may be spent, ensuring the principal is preserved.
Endowment Opportunities
As an endowment donor, you choose where to direct your gift, in consultation with the College. Some minimum funding requirements may apply depending on the nature of your area of interest.
Opportunities include:
- Scholarships
- Professorships
- Funding to support teaching
We encourage you to reach out for a one-on-one discussion about endowed giving opportunities by emailing giving@wellesley.edu.