Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» (Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³») concluded its six-week long #GiveTueÂé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» campaign on Dec. 31, exceeding its goal by 50 percent and raising $45,194 to support student innovators, scientists, pharmacists, leaders, entrepreneurs, pioneers, researchers, and change makers.
The campaign, which started on Nov. 28 with the global Giving Tuesday movement, witnessed a 131 percent increase in dollars donated compared to last year’s fall giving campaign, with a donor participation increase of 225 percent from last fall, and a 98 percent student participation increase.
“A huge, heartfelt thank you to our donors who believe in the power and possibility of our students and alumni who are changing the world,â€� said Christa Oudshoorn-Hobo, alumni and parent engagement manager at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³». “The generosity of our donors has blown us away.â€�
Donors had the option of directing their gifts toward five different areas: scholarships, professional development, faculty support and research, nuts and bolts (facility upkeep), and innovation.
Students, faculty, and staff comprised almost three-quarters of all donations. Additionally, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» School of Pharmacy witnessed a 100 percent class participation rate from students. Of the 20 student classes (comprised of alumni and current students), the class of 2011 raised the most money.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» shares tremendous gratitude to all of its donors for their support in helping to change the world.