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St. Francis College 2016–2017
Annual Donor Report
A Message from Denis J. Salamone ’75, Development Committee Chairman and Thomas F. Flood, Vice President for Development
T
he academic year of 2017 was one
filled with many highs and some
lows. The low of the lows was saying
goodbye to President Brendan J. Dugan—a
true SFC champion, an exemplary example of
how to live and give, a Terrier who had an
undeniable passion for advancing mission,
and demonstrated his loyalty to thy red and
blue in words and actions. The high of highs
was the outpouring of support shared with the
Denis J. Salamone ’75
Dugan Family and the College by all in the SFC
family (students, faculty, alumni, parents and friends)—it
was meaningful, comforting and inspirational. Other highs include
how the administration, faculty, staff and students stepped up
with Dr. Timothy J. Houlihan, who served as Interim President,
leading the way. His title and tenure may have been interim but
his leadership, vision and impact will be forever part of our history.
To all reading this, none of it is surprising—it is what we do,
it is what you do.
The loyal, generous and annual outpouring of support is
what we celebrate through this donor and acknowledgment
report. We witness the givers and getters, the champions,
the passionate, and those loyal to thy red and blue. To our loyal
friends—we salute thee!
When you see the many who invest in the Big Dreams of
tomorrow and are devoted to advancing the mission of Saint Francis
College—it warms your heart and breathes life into the following
words of the alma mater:
Mem’ries of thy name recall
Deep affection for thee!
Thy ideals shall ever be
Inspiration constantly
Binding us together,
Binding us to thee.
And may we add—binding us to each other.
One other high that we note is the above
and beyond effort of the Presidential Search
Thomas F. Flood
Committee that consisted of board members,
alumni, faculty, staff and students. They and the Board of Trustees
set out to find a champion that personifies
the Franciscan values of kindness and service; who also brings deep
academic experience, solid leadership skills, and an accomplished
track record. Fortunately for the Small College of Big Dreams,
they and we welcome to the SFC family, the 19th President of SFC,
Dr. Miguel Martinez-Saenz.
This was an emotional year, one of transition and challenge but
thankfully, we have made it through with the love and support of our
Franciscan family. With your ongoing support, and the support of
other alumni, parents and friends, “what we do” will help countless
Terriers and ultimately lead to transformational moments—while
sustaining the traditions that we all value, love and want to pass on.
There is nothing “small” about this college, fortunately we have a
larger than life Franciscan family committed to advancing the mission
and impact, and we have YOU with the Biggest Hearts dedicated to
Big Dreams.
With great gratitude,
— DENIS AND THOMAS
Fundraising Results FY 2016–2017: $4,393,515
SFC Giving Cup to the Class
of 1975 with much gratitude
for providing leadership support!
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SFC All-Hands-In Award
to the Class of 1971 with great
appreciation for gathering the
highest number of contributors!
SFC All-Star Participation
Award to the Class of 1963
for amassing the highest
participation percentage!
T OP 10— G I V ING CL A S S E S T OP 10—NUMBER OF CON T R IBU T OR S T O P 10— H I G H E S T P A R T I C I P A T I O N (%)
C L A S S O F 1975 $ 3 3 3 , 4 9 2 . 0 0 C L A S S O F 1971 6 3 19 6 3 2 6 . 4%
19 6 8 $16 7, 4 3 2 . 5 4 2 017 5 9 19 61 2 3 . 2 %
1972 $14 6 , 2 3 3 . 0 3 19 6 8 5 7 1959 2 0 . 3 %
19 6 7 $1 2 3 ,7 3 4 . 0 0 19 6 9 A N D 1972 5 3 19 4 6 2 0 . 0 %
19 6 6 $ 8 0 , 4 6 1. 0 9 1970 5 2 19 6 5 1 9 . 3 %
19 6 3 $ 6 8 , 5 7 0 . 0 0 19 6 5 51 1957 16 .7 %
197 9 $ 4 9 , 8 4 5 . 0 0 19 6 3 A N D 19 6 4 4 8 19 6 4 16 . 0 %
19 81 $ 4 9 , 5 9 6 . 81 19 6 7 47 19 6 6 15 . 8 %
19 6 4 $ 4 8 ,1 2 5 . 0 0 1976 A N D 197 9 4 2 1951 14 . 8 %
19 6 5 $ 4 2 ,7 9 0 . 0 0 1975 4 0 195 4 14 . 3 %
S T. FR A NC I S COL L EGE  |  2016–2017 A NNUA L DONOR R EPOR T