Women's Leadership Council

Harnessing the energy of women to help shape Colgate through philanthropic support, the council builds community among all Colgate alumni seeking to make a transformational impact on all Colgate students and the institution.

Powerful Impact.

Contributions from WLC members have touched every corner of Colgate’s campus.

220+
WLC members — and growing
$90M
Contributed by WLC members to support the Campaign for the Third Century to date
13
Women who each contributed $1 million to support the Third-Century Plan as part of the Thirteen Women Initiative

Powerful Community.

We inspire philanthropy and build community among all Colgate alumni seeking to make a transformational impact on Colgate students.

News and Updates

Colgate Announces the Thirteen Women Initiative

Thirteen women graduates of the University have each stepped forward with $1 million gifts to support the Third-Century Plan, a long-term roadmap for Colgate’s future.

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More about the Thirteen Women Initiative

Colgate taught me the importance of determination, perseverance, teamwork, and caring about something bigger than yourself. It's an honor to stand with my fellow alumnae and WLC members to ensure that current and future female students are afforded every opportunity to thrive and be who they want to be.

Katie Roberts ’01
Katie Roberts ’01 Women’s Leadership Council Member

Become a Member

Join us as we cultivate the next era of alumnae leaders and help shape Colgate’s third century.
Each member of the Women's Leadership Council makes a commitment of at least $50,000 over five years and an annual gift of at least $5,000 to the Colgate Fund or Athletics Spendable Fund of their choice after completion of their pledge commitment.  Recent graduates (graduated within the last 10 years)  can become members with a commitment of at least $25,000 over five years and an annual gift of at least $5,000 to the Colgate Fund or Athletics Spendable Fund of their choice after completion of their pledge commitment.
 

To learn more or to discuss joining the Women's Leadership Council, contact Myria Allen, Assistant Director, Annual Giving (Leadership Giving Societies), at WLC@colgate.edu or 315-228-7823.