Alumni participation in the annual fund is essential to the college's national ranking. Alumni annual gifts demonstrate that Canisius College is an institution in which our alumni, as well as foundations and corporations, proudly invest.Alumni support Canisius because they believe in the mission of the college and are confident that their gifts will impact students in meaningful ways. Alumni generosity inspires students to achieve and seek out ways in which they can make a difference to show their appreciation for the support they receive.
Alumni contribute in a variety of ways from monetary gifts to the donation of their time as volunteers. Many alumni make phone calls or join reunion committees that encourage classmates to come back to campus and establish a challenge for the annual fund.