Lafayette College - A More Meaningful Approach to Donor Recognition

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I create custom artwork designed to connect donors directly to the places and programs they make possible.

Lafayette alumni share a deep connection to College Hill. Donor recognition is most powerful when it reflects that connection.

🔷 THE OPPORTUNITY

What if a donor’s impact could be seen—and felt—every day?

Instead of a traditional gift, artwork can become:

A lasting connection to Lafayette
A visual reminder of their contribution to their school
A personal piece of the campus they care about most

🔷 THE SOLUTION

Custom & Semi-Custom Donor Recognition Artwork for Lafayette College

I create detailed, architecturally accurate artwork tied directly to iconic campus locations. Each piece is designed to reflect what the donor made possible at Lafayette.

🔷 HOW THIS COULD WORK AT LAFAYETTE

🎓 Leadership Donors ($10K+)

Framed, fine art print artwork of recognizable campus landmarks. Potential subjects:

The Quad
Marquis Hall

🏛️ Major Donors ($50K+)

Artwork tied to a specific area of impact, such as a building, department, or program they support. Potential subjects:

Pardee Hall
Skillman Library

🏆 Legacy / Principal Gifts ($100K+)

Fully commissioned original artwork, created to commemorate transformational giving. Examples:

A named space or renovated building
A piece representing long-term institutional impact

🔷 LAFAYETTE-SPECIFIC EXAMPLE

Example Concept: William E. Simon Center for Economics and Business

A custom artwork of the William E. Simon Center for Economics and Business might be given to members of the Simon family. Such recognition would permanently connect the Simon family to their impact on campus as well as honoring Simon's part in the history of the United States as the 63rd U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.

🔷 WHY THIS WORKS FOR LAFAYETTE

Aligns with Lafayette’s strong sense of tradition and place
Creates a more personal and lasting donor experience
Enhances stewardship at the $25K–$100K+ levels
Provides a differentiated approach to recognition

🔷 FLEXIBLE IMPLEMENTATION

This approach can integrate seamlessly into Lafayette’s advancement strategy:

Scalable across donor tiers
Customizable by campaign, department, or initiative
Designed to complement existing stewardship efforts

🎨 ABOUT THE ARTIST

Mixed-media artist Rich Mitchell specializes in architectural and campus artwork. He focuses on storytelling through place, memory, and legacy, creating meaningful pieces that connect people to their favorite institutions.