Boxwood Circle

Leadership giving at Sweet Briar has a long and distinguished history at Sweet Briar beginning in 1960 when Gladys Wester Horton ’30, Elizabeth Bond Wood ’34, and Nancy Dowd Burton ’46 together decided they wanted to raise alumnae giving to a new level and founded the Boxwood Circle Giving Society.

In the 50 years since, the Boxwood Circle has grown to recognize supporters who give $2,500 or more to the College in a fiscal year. Gifts may be cumulative and include both restricted and unrestricted gifts, including matching gifts. Since then, two new giving societies have been added, the Fountain Society and Column Society, to recognize support at the $5,000 and $10,000 level respectively.

Join the Boxwood Circle , Fountain Society, or Column Society today. Your commitment to Sweet Briar at a leadership giving level carries forward a long and distinguished tradition of the College and is instrumental to ensuring the strength and vitality of Sweet Briar for the future.

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  • For additional information or volunteer support, please contact Laura Glover ’86.
Kimberley McGraw Euston '92
Kimberley McGraw Euston ’92

"A circle has no ends and is continuous.  I hope your love for Sweet Briar, like mine,  is never ending and you will continuously remember this fine institution in your philanthanpic giving."

The leadership giving program encourages a strong connection between society members and the College and recognizes supporters for their extraordinary commitment to Sweet Briar. In addition to being recognized in the Honor Roll of Donors, members receive the Boxwood Circle newsletter three times a year and invitations to special events on campus.

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