Student Philanthropy

Rock the Socks Giving Program & Design Competition

Are you ready to rock your socks off? Alumni who graduated from 2020-2022 and current students are invited to take part in our Rock the Socks initiative. Spartans within this group may submit up to three original YCP-themed sock designs up until Friday, October 21. You’ll then be called on to vote for your favorite finalist that will be given out to eligible student and recent graduate donors this fiscal year (between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023). The winner will be announced Wednesday, November 9 2022!

Student Alumni Council

Student Alumni Council (SAC) is a group of student leaders who serve as ambassadors for the Department of Development and help achieve increased engagement and philanthropy from alumni and students.

They promote a culture of philanthropy on campus, educate peers about the importance of alumni and student giving, and aid in supporting their favorite areas of YCP. They create new traditions and foster pride throughout the campus community.

Members have exclusive benefits, including:

• Alumni networking opportunities for potential internships and jobs
• Great experiences for resume-building and career-preparedness
• Priority selection for high-profile events
• Alumni event attendance
• Professional and fun swag

TAG Week

Thank a Giver Day, or TAG Day, is a celebration of the effect that philanthropy has on the York College community. During TAG Day, students take the time to share messages of gratitude with donors whose contributions make the YCP experience possible. Students also learn about the ways that alumni, faculty, staff, parents, friends, and fellow students have left their legacy at York College.

Celebrate TAG Day: Tuesday, October 25
Stop by the tables in the Student Union on October 25, 2022 from 10 am-2 p.m. to participate and get some free giveaways!

Make Your Gift

Student philanthropy is about more than just fundraising. It's about preserving the traditions that make a York College experience unique. Because of the generous support from our alumni, current students like yourself are able to form meaningful relationships with their professors, gain hands-on experience in and out of the classroom, and forge lasting friendships in their favorite clubs and organizations.