Day of Giving

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What a Day of Giving!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Coe community, Day of Giving 2026 was a resounding success. Whether you supported Coe through a gift, shared our message or encouraged others to join in, every action made a meaningful difference and we truly could not have done this without you.

Because of your collective efforts, we secured 428 total gifts, generating approximately $140,000 in grassroots giving. That extraordinary show of support helped unlock matching and challenge funds, bringing our total impact to $333,000 for Coe students and programs. This achievement reflects not only dollars raised, but the deep pride, connection and belief our community has in Coe's mission.

To everyone who gave, shared and rallied behind Coe, thank you! Your generosity continues to strengthen today's students and shape the future of our college and community.

If you'd still like to make a gift, our giving link is always open and can be used anytime between appeals to support what matters most to you at Coe.

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Kohawks accomplish great things ...

... but for some, a Coe College education wouldn't be possible without your generosity. Your gift to the Annual Fund provides essential resources like scholarships, career development, and academic support — ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive.

A Special Thanks

We do not take for granted that our work would not be possible without supporters like you. A special thanks to our Challenge Leaders whose generosity makes Day of Giving challenge matches possible.

2026 Kohawk City Celebration

Our Day of Giving City Celebration at Lion Bridge Brewing Company in Cedar Rapids was a tremendous success, and we were thrilled to welcome so many Kohawks for an evening of connection, celebration and school spirit. Alumni and friends came together to meet new faces, reconnect with old friends, reminisce about their Coe days and celebrate the incredible impact of generosity on our college community.

One of the highlights of the evening was the opportunity to take part in a truly unique Coe moment: voting on flavors and name ideas for Coe's upcoming 175th anniversary beer. The energy, creativity and enthusiasm in the room perfectly captured what makes the Kohawk community so special.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a memorable experience. Events like these truly showcase the power of coming together in support of Coe. Be sure to join us whenever we host gatherings like this is in the future; don't forget to check the Progress with Purpose Presidential Tour schedule to see when we'll be hosting an event near you. We can't wait to celebrate with you again soon!

For immediate information about these alumni celebration opportunities, Contact bgothe@coe.edu.

Digital Ambassadors: A Way to Lend Your Voice

Through social media, email and direct outreach, Digital Ambassadors make a difference as they raise awareness for Coe’s Day of Giving. As a Coe alum, student, student supporter, staff, faculty, friend or community member who is eager to share your association with Coe, and desire to grow its Annual Fund, you can make a powerful and immediate impact.

The digital ambassador toolkit provides sample content, graphics and other resources to help give volunteer advocates, like you, the necessary tools to share you enthusiasm for Coe. The best part? You’ll help to grow our Annual Fund and support the areas of greatest need for the college!