{"id":279,"date":"2025-04-21T13:36:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T18:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/pipe-band\/?page_id=279"},"modified":"2026-04-03T14:37:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:37:41","slug":"endowment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/pipe-band\/endowment\/","title":{"rendered":"Endowment and Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Macalester Pipe Band Looks to Future with New Endowment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re thrilled to announce the establishment of an <strong>endowment for the Macalester College Pipe Band!<\/strong> This significant development strengthens the band&#8217;s financial foundation, joining its annual operating budget and philanthropic contributions as key revenue sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The endowment is specifically designed to provide <strong>sustainable and reliable support<\/strong> to the band&#8217;s operating budget. Each year, 5 percent of the endowment&#8217;s value will be distributed based on a formula that ensures continued support for the band&#8217;s activities while <strong>preserving the fund&#8217;s long-term value<\/strong>. This responsible approach guarantees that the pipe band will thrive for future generations of Macalester students and fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial resources are vital for the program&#8217;s growth and success. While dedicated community members cover their own travel costs, the endowment will help fund other essential expenses such as <strong>equipment, uniforms, program travel, and recruiting efforts<\/strong>. These resources enable the band to compete on a global stage, from local highland games to prestigious events like the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, showcasing the Macalester name to <strong>tens of thousands of people annually<\/strong>, including alumni, prospective students, and Scottish music enthusiasts.The Macalester Pipe Band currently boasts Grade 3 and Grade 5 bands, with exciting plans to expand to include <strong>Grade 2, Grade 4, and Grade 5<\/strong> bands next season. This endowment is a crucial step in supporting these ambitious goals and ensuring the band&#8217;s continued excellence and visibility worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in contributing to the band or have any questions about our fundraising please contact us breidenbach@macalester.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to make a donation to the band or Macalester you can also use this <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.macalester.edu\/portal\/giving?sys:gift:appeal=fe596c6e-11cf-4c68-a181-02a7f95ef4f4\">link<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/pipe-band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/441\/2025\/04\/pipinglive2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/pipe-band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/441\/2025\/04\/pipinglive2-scaled.jpeg 2560w,  https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/pipe-band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/441\/2025\/04\/pipinglive2-300x225.jpeg 300w,  https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/pipe-band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/441\/2025\/04\/pipinglive2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w,  https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/pipe-band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/441\/2025\/04\/pipinglive2-768x576.jpeg 768w,  https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/pipe-band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/441\/2025\/04\/pipinglive2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w,  https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/pipe-band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/441\/2025\/04\/pipinglive2-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Performing as part of PipingLIVE! on Buchanan St in Glasgow August 14th, 2024<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Macalester Pipe Band Looks to Future with New Endowment We&#8217;re thrilled to announce the establishment of an endowment for the Macalester College Pipe Band! 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