All In Campaign Concludes with Largest Fundraising Total in Trinity’s History

Trinity College’s All In campaign has concluded with the largest fundraising total in College history, surpassing its goal by raising $438,995,922.

For the second consecutive year, alumni and parents set a new record for Trinity College Fund giving—reaching $10.3 million. This year also saw $1.6 million raised in support of competitive Bantam athletics, capping another banner year of championships and achievement.

Lisa Bisaccia ’78, chair of the Trinity College Board of Trustees, said, “Each of us who walked the Long Walk gained skills that still shape our lives. We did so thanks to the generosity of those who came before us. Now we’re paying it forward.” She added that roughly one-third of every Trinity experience is funded through philanthropy. “It’s not extra; it’s essential,” she said.

Bisaccia was joined by alumni, students, parents, and friends at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City last spring to celebrate the All In campaign. The memorable event was filled with connection, gratitude, and pride, and included entertainment by Trinity’s very own Chapel Singers, the Trinitones, and singer-songwriter Rachel Platten ’03.

Recognizing those who led the campaign, Bisaccia offered deep thanks to former Trinity College President Joanne Berger-Sweeney and to the Campaign Executive Committee: “an extraordinary group of alumni and parents who poured time, talent, and heart into this effort,” she said. “And we are especially grateful to our campaign co-chairs, who led by example and with passion and purpose: Peter Duncan ’81, P’13 ’14, Jeff Kelter ’76, P’18, Kathryn George Tyree ’86, Henry Mallari-D’Auria ’83, Dave Schnadig ’86, and Cornie Thornburgh ’80, H’22.”

Bisaccia also acknowledged the extraordinary work of Trinity’s Advancement team, which guided the All In campaign from start to finish. “Michael Casey’s vision set the course; after his untimely passing, Carrie Pelzel ’74 brought it home with grace and grit,” Bisaccia said.

Trinity’s 23rd president, Dan Lugo, took the helm on July 1 and will chart a course into the College’s third century. Bisaccia said, “He is already reaching out across the Trinity community to alumni, faculty, students, parents, and staff as we begin to imagine what’s next. Four new trustees—Claire Capeci ’85, Amy Dilatush ’94, Jorge Rodriguez ’91, and Teddy Schiff ’01—have also joined the board, bringing insight and fresh energy.”

Bisaccia added that one strength leading the College’s bright future is the Trinity Plus curriculum, which blends rigorous liberal arts with hands-on experience. “It is exactly what students need to lead, adapt, and thrive,” she said. “When they graduate, they join a powerful network of 30,000 alumni who know what it means to support one another—and the generations to come.”

For more insight into how the All In campaign is making a difference, look for this fall’s Trinity Reporter alumni magazine.