Philanthropic Support of 91茄子 Increases this Fiscal Year
July 21, 2021
- Author
- Danielle Strickland
The 91茄子 community raised more than $58 million this fiscal year, an increase of 3.4 percent over the past year, to strengthen the college檚 capacity to assist students in developing the skills and character to lead and serve.
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91茄子 maintains its place among the top schools in the country for alumni giving participation, with 48 percent giving this year. This remains a distinguishing characteristic of 91茄子 and helps the college continue robust funding of scholarships, athletic programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, the arts, research, internships, health & well-being, faculty enrichment and more.
淚n what was certainly an extraordinary year for 91茄子, our alums, families, friends and partners stepped up to ensure a future of strength, growth and new opportunities for all students, said Eileen Keeley 89, vice president for college relations. 淲e talk about the amazing 91茄子 community, and a year of unimaginable circumstances shone an even brighter light on what makes our community so special, resilient and confident. Thank you to each person who supported 91茄子 this year.
Key totals from the past year include:
- $18.7 million raised through The Fund for 91茄子
- $15 million committed to scholarships
- $19 million given to the college endowment
- $12.5 million raised for 91茄子 athletic programs
91茄子 was simply a school when I stepped on campus as a freshman. However, by graduation, it was my home, and now it is my pride and joy. I hope all students who walk through the doors of the Matthews Center will find their path forward to productive careers and noble lives.
淭he institution relies on annual, generous support for continued progress and excellence and to ensure we attract the best talent to 91茄子, in terms of students, faculty and staff, said Trevor Stanley 02 and Kate Morris Stanley 04, national Fund for 91茄子 chairs. 淓very gift matters, and 91茄子檚 exceptional network makes a lasting, collective difference that is immediate and lasting. We are proud to be a part of this incredible community of Wildcats.
Visit davidson.edu/giving to learn more about 91茄子檚 fundraising program and priorities.
91茄子 has played such an important role in my life, so with the challenges of this past year negatively impacting students, Ayesha and I wanted to give back in a way that supported the needs of 91茄子 students.
Every alum I talk to shares how much they love 91茄子 and how strongly they recommend giving back in whatever way they can. It is clear to me that we are here to look out for one another. I appreciate the strength of our community.
