Donors Lead the Way Your support powers SEM!

Thank you!

Since we opened our doors in 1851, financial contributions have always been vital to the continuing success of the school. You can put a student in a SEM classroom who otherwise would not be able to attend. A gift to SEM will have an immediate impact on a student’s life.

Annual Giving

By making a gift, you take a leading role in providing stellar learning opportunities for future influencers, humanitarians, and explorers. Annual Fund dollars go to work immediately, addressing our most pressing needs and seizing exciting opportunities for our students.

The Founders’ Society

The Founders’ Society is a special set of donors who give at least $1,000 to the Annual Fund each year. This elite group of alumnae, parents, friends, and faculty members takes an interest in the future of our girls, and makes a significant investment in their outcomes.

Leadership Reunion Giving

SEM has an established tradition of going above and beyond when celebrating class reunions every five years. In fact, many alumnae are proud to join the Reunion Club by giving an additional 50%-100% above their typical annual gift. Each year, alumnae celebrating reunion years have a tremendous impact on the Annual Fund.

Endowed Support

A healthy endowment is critical for the long-term viability of Buffalo Seminary. An endowed gift is invested and grows over time, while SEM uses the investment income to support student scholarships, building maintenance, equipment replacement, or any other project that requires long-term funding. Endowed gifts allow donors to support SEM in perpetuity.

Current Use Scholarships

Some donors prefer to make a large, short-term impact by covering half or all of a student’s tuition at SEM. These generous donors agree to provide the same level of support to their student(s) throughout their career at SEM. A current use scholarship helps bright and deserving girls access a top-notch education, and allows donors to witness the impact of their very special gift first-hand!

Elm Legacy Society

Planning ahead for a future gift allows you to achieve your charitable goals and can help provide a financially secure future for you, your loved ones, and Buffalo Seminary. When you make a planned gift to SEM, include SEM in your will, or name SEM as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, you become a member of the Elm Legacy Society.

Thank you for your support. Please contact Director of Development Leah Kimmet, lkimmet@buffaloseminary.org, for more information on donating.