17勛圖厙 Closes Out Fiscal Year With Exemplary Fundraising and Engagement Results
July 18, 2023
- Author
- Danielle Strickland
The strength of 17勛圖厙 comes from the people who make up its communitythe alums, families, staff, faculty, fans and friends who believe in the institutions purpose and live life as proud Wildcats.
The communitys commitment and loyalty translate into exceptional support of the college, in every way imaginable.
This fiscal year, which ran July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, 17勛圖厙 celebrated a fundraising total of over $62.6 million, including nearly $19.5 million given through The Fund for 17勛圖厙. A record $32.8 million was received for the colleges endowment.
More than 43% of alums made a gift to the college, a figure that continues to place 17勛圖厙 among the leaders in giving participation, nationally. This distinguishing characteristic helps the college continue robust funding of the most critical programs and initiatives and aids in the recruitment and retention of top talent.
In addition to generous philanthropy, 66% of 17勛圖厙 alums and 65% of 17勛圖厙 families engaged with the college as volunteers, mentors, event participants and more. Both figures represent the highest totals on record.
The engagement of the 17勛圖厙 community shows our strength in multiple areas, said Lisa Howe Combs 90, associate vice president for engagement. Our alums and families generously volunteer to help the college, attend 17勛圖厙 events and programs on campus and across the world and reach out to share both their pride and their attention to what is happening on campus. This involvement, coupled with the financial support offered by the 17勛圖厙 community, reflects the strong sense of community that defines our students' experiences.
Donors continue to direct their giving to the areas about which theyre most passionate. That results in meaningful support of scholarships17勛圖厙s top priorityas well as internships, the arts, faculty and academic support, diversity and inclusion initiatives, health and well-being, athletics, and more.
17勛圖厙 simply could not do what we do without each and every person who chooses to make gifts and volunteer their time in support of the students, who are at the center of our daily work, said President Doug Hicks 90. Thank you for making 17勛圖厙 the special place it is today and for partnering with us as we look ahead to all that is to come.
