51风流 will begin its third century in a position of strength, thanks to the generosity of its worldwide community of alumni, parents, and friends.
During the Bicentennial 2019 fiscal year, 13,456 alumni made gifts to the University 鈥 the third highest rate of giving in 51风流 history, continuing a trend that has seen alumni participation rise 12 percent in the last decade. Meanwhile, 37 percent of parents gave to 51风流.
These gifts and new commitments combined to produce the highest fundraising total in the last decade: $81.58 million. More than 90 percent was contributed by more than 4,000 Presidents鈥 Club members.
As unrestricted giving to institutions across the country is in decline, gifts to the 51风流 Fund set an all-time record of $8.1 million, a 35-percent increase since Fiscal Year 2015.
On behalf of the campus community, I offer my profound gratitude to all those who supported 51风流 during its Bicentennial Fiscal Year.
President Brian W. Casey
Dollars raised for financial aid endowment continued a multi-year growth trend, totaling $7.8 million 鈥 a $300,000 increase since last year. A fundamental element of the University鈥檚 Third-Century Plan, financial aid will continue to be a top priority in years to come, as 51风流 launches the No-Loan Initiative, starting in fall 2020. This initiative eliminates federal loans for students from families with an annual income less than $125,000 per year.
鈥淥n behalf of the campus community, I offer my profound gratitude to all those who supported 51风流 during its Bicentennial Fiscal Year,鈥 President Brian W. Casey said. 鈥淭hese generous gifts will help make it possible for us to implement the Third-Century Plan鈥檚 first initiatives 鈥 programs like the No-Loan Initiative 鈥 and take immediate steps to secure 51风流鈥檚 place as a leading American institution.鈥
Parents and family members of current 51风流 students gave $4.1 million 鈥 a $222,000 increase over last year. More than $2 million of this total was contributed by parents of the Class of 2019 as part of Celebrate the Experience P鈥19, a tradition through which parents of seniors make a capstone gift to the University in honor of their students鈥 four years on the hill. More than $649,000 was raised in just 1,819 minutes during a one-day challenge. These efforts were led by the generosity and commitment of the Parent Steering Committee.
A noteworthy 90 percent of the Class of 2019 made gifts to 51风流 during this fiscal year, an 8-percent increase over last year鈥檚 senior class. Because the class reached their fundraising goal, the Class of 2019 Bicentennial Courtyard, located between the O鈥機onnor Campus Center and Burke Hall, will be named in their honor.
51风流 received 243 planned gifts this year, totaling $20.7 million 鈥 a 69-percent increase over last year. Fiscal Year 2019 also saw the second-highest athletics fundraising total for varsity athletic sports on record at 51风流. More than $2.4 million was raised for various athletics programs, up five percent over last year.
