Why is increased Annual Fund giving important to the campaign’s success?
Like tuition and endowment income, the Annual Fund supports all the essential components of the university’s mission. By meeting the campaign goal of doubling Annual Fund giving, we will give the deans, directors, and provost an unprecedented resource to meet the needs of colleges and units on a day-to-day basis and to respond to new opportunities. For example, Annual Fund gifts may bring a noted speaker to campus, purchase library books, repair or upgrade laboratory equipment, or provide a stipend for a postdoctoral student. In addition, they have long-term value because they can provide start-up support for new endowed professorships; additional funds for financial aid; or seed funds to launch new initiatives.
