The Mermaid Society honors loyal Dickinsonians who consistently give back to the college.
More than 6,000 alumni, parents, friends and students have joined the ranks so far!
You'll become a member when you:
- make a gift for three consecutive years
- make a recurring monthly gift to the college
- or make a multiyear pledge to the college.
The Mermaid Society seeks to foster donor loyalty, increase alumni participation and grow financial support for Dickinson. These gifts each year impact the Dickinson experience by keeping class sizes small, providing scholarship opportunities to over 1,000 students, supplying additional equipment and training to student-athletes and in countless other ways.
Dickinson is proud to recognize and show gratitude for the loyal support of our Mermaid Society members.
Report on Giving 2025-26:
Building on five years of increased giving to Dickinson, our philanthropic community continues to come together to create meaningful and powerful impact. This year, 4,897 alumni and 2,211 parent donors partnered with the college to move Dickinson forward, change lives and change the world.

