Reunion allows alumni to reflect on their lifelong relationship with Grinnell College. Honor that relationship with a "stretch" Pioneer Fund (link) gift during Reunion time. A stretch gift is often two to ten times the amount of a regular annual contribution. Such increased giving in the year before Reunion and during Reunion year itself sends a strong message of class support, investment, and enthusiasm to the College, peers, parents, prospective students, and most important, current students. With support from the class fund director and the staff adviser, the class committee will drive reunion giving by:

• Setting class giving goals for participation and/or dollars raised, based on their class' giving history
• Identifying potential donors
• Seeking the participation of their classmates through phone calls, e-mails, personal letters, and other communication
• Following up with peers by writing thank-you notes to classmates who participate in the Reunion class fund.

During the two- to four-year period between reunions, alumni participation in the class fund is crucial. The class committee's involvement creates the foundation for the overall class participation during the years between reunions by:

• Connecting with peers
• Encouraging participation by making a personal annual gift
• Sharing the case for annual Pioneer Fund support with classmates