Ventures Winter 2019-2020 | Page 24

ADVANCING THE MISSION Inaugural Day of Giving is a Resounding Success! Thank you! Stevenson University could not thrive without you—the alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends, corporate partners, and students—who choose to share their treasure, their expertise, and their time to enhance our stu- dents’ experience. You are here for our students throughout the academic year. You move them in, cheer them on, and share their pride when they graduate—and, most critically, you give. During the fiscal year of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, nearly 1,600 donors gave a total of $2,584,454 to Stevenson. As a result, more Great things happen when we come together for a scholarships were awarded, academic programs and resources were common cause, and for one day last April, the SU bolstered, and enrichment opportunities were expanded. community did just that with spectacular results. For On behalf of our students and the entire SU family, we thank you. SU’s very first Day of Giving, we issued a 24-hour challenge to meet a $25,000 goal. With students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends helping to build enthusiasm and spread the word via social media and our Day of Giving page, we met our goal within TOTAL DONOR COUNT FOR FY 2019: TOTAL DOLLARS RAISED IN FY 2019: a few short hours. The momentum continued and by the end of the event, nearly $47,000 was raised, with contributions from across the entire SU community and across the country. 1,554 22 | VENTURES/WINTER 2019-20 $2,584,454 Watch for details about Day of Giving 2020 from noon on April 23 to noon on April 24.