St. Francis College 2014 – 2015
Annual Donor Report
A Message from Denis J. Salamone’ 75, Development Committee Chairman and Thomas F. Flood, Vice President for Development
Pope Francis arrives in the USA shortly for his visit with a theme and message: Love is Our Mission— the Family Fully Alive. St. Francis College has embraced this call to action each and every day for over 156 years. Our Terrier Family, which includes alumni, parents, friends, and other loved ones, selflessly sacrifice so that others can live their BIG DREAMS. This“ thank you” report is evidence that our family is fully alive.
Denis J. Salamone’ 75
When we ask people why they give to SFC, we hear answers like:“ We want to give others the same chance that others gave to us,”“ We want to live up to the promise we made to Brother George and Dr. Macchiarola to pay it forward,”“ We want to change lives through the gift of education” and finally,“ We believe in the Small College and Big Dreams— it is the best value proposition around.” Regardless of the answer, at the core— all give out of love.
Pope Francis has shared the following words with young people across the globe,“ Do not bury your talents, the gifts God has given you. Do not be afraid to dream of great things!”
SFC understands promise, works in partnership with the students to grow talent and encourages all to not only dream but do great things. This past school year, many great things happened— the basketball
and soccer teams had championship runs with the women earning a first-ever NCAA berth, SFC had its first white coat ceremony for its nursing program, and for the first time, we had an outdoor graduation at Brooklyn Bridge Park, to name just a few. We share these testimonials because through your past support, you help talents mature and make the dream of doing great things a reality.
Thomas F. Flood Needless to say, there are more stories
to be written, more talents to be unearthed, more dreams to be realized, and finally, more great things that await St. Francis College. Know the reason we ask is so generations of Terriers have the help and support they need to live the Big Dreams. We hope you continue to give, and others join you understanding that love is our mission.
As you peruse the following pages— know we thank and congratulate the SFC family for what you do today, tomorrow and always. Big Dreams are possible when you have a family fully alive and sharing their time, talent, and treasure.
With great gratitude,
— DENIS & THOMAS
Fundraising Results FY 2014-2015: $ 3,546,430
SFC Giving Cup to the Class of 1964 with much gratitude for providing leadership support!
SFC All-Hands-In Award to the Class of 2015 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!
TOP 10— GIVING CLASSES |
196 4 |
$ 171, 390. 0 0 |
1975 |
$ 170,565. 00 |
1972 |
$ 145, 887.46 |
1968 |
$ 137,554. 00 |
1959 |
$ 111,243.00 |
1967 |
$ 109,914.00 |
1979 |
$ 103,619.30 |
1966 |
$ 81,888.19 |
1965 |
$ 73,065.00 |
1970 |
$ 69,052.00 |
TOP 10— NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS |
2015 |
72 |
1968 |
70 |
1969 |
69 |
1971 |
67 |
1972 |
66 |
1965 |
65 |
1963( TIE) |
63 |
1970( TIE) |
63 |
1967 |
62 |
1975 |
60 |
TOP 10— HIGHEST PARTICIPATION(%) |
1963 |
50.00 % |
1951 |
49.09 % |
1958 |
42.47 % |
1961 |
42.39 % |
1957 |
38.00 % |
1959 |
3 7. 8 4 % |
1965 |
34. 03 % |
1962( TIE) |
33.33 % |
1950( TIE) |
33.33 % |
1964 |
32.78 % |
18 ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE | 2014 – 2015 ANNUAL DONOR REPORT