Dare Northward Campaign Launch Celebration, October 20, 2017
Year: 2018
Award Level: Bronze
Award Winner(s): Colby College
Award: Circle of Excellence
Category: Special Events | In-Person - Single-Day Events
About the entry
On October 20, 2017, Colby College held a primary campaign launch to inaugurate its "Dare Northward" campaign, the largest fundraising campaign ever at a liberal arts college—$750 million.
From the Judges' Report
The Little Engine That Could. Colby’s event brought together town and gown in a celebratory event that used local vendors and also thanked the community for their support of the College. We loved that the event was held in the middle of town rather than on campus.