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ne hundred and forty-seven years ago, Presbyterian College’s founder William Plumer Jacobs set forth a plan to establish a college and knew that faith and philanthropy would be the pillars of success and sustainability. I have at last set my heart on a plan, the complete fulfillment of which I desire to commemorate my twentieth anniversary at Clinton. It is nothing more nor less than the establishment of a College at Clinton. It will take a vast outlay of time and money but it can be done and, God willing, it shall be done. I have been thus explicit because I have hereby resolved to establish a college in the town of Clinton.” —William Plumer Jacobs, 1874 2018 saw PC’s first giving day take place inspired by the 1874 diary entry of William Plumer Jacobs.
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Since that day, a new tradition has arisen and on May 26, 2021 PC’s 4th Annual Giving Day joined together a loyal community to raise over one million dollars in one day. Thanks to you and more than 1300 donors, one 24-hour time frame has impacted many current students and our beloved campus. Alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends supported PC with their time, money, and social media presence. Many challenges and matching gifts are a part of Giving Day to engage the PC community. Throughout the day donors are encouraged to make their gift, participate in the various challenges and promote PC by sharing why they give on social media. Fritz Whittemore ’03, the early bird challenge winner had this to say when asked about Giving Day, “I give on Giving Day (and throughout the year) so that current and future students can continue to benefit from the premium collegiate experience that I received. Because of generous donors before me, I was able to attend PC and I am forever grateful. Also, I love the socks!” We are thankful for those who join us annually and also those who made their first gift this past May. We look forward to continuing this tradition as well as adding new and exciting challenges to this year’s 5th Annual Giving Day in May of 2022.
