Thursday, May 2, 2024
The campaign will now focus on specific fundraising targets
by Diane Cornell
Transforming Students 鈥 Transforming Lives: The Campaign for 天美传媒官网 has surpassed its initial $80 million mark and has set a new goal of $100 million, the University has announced. The comprehensive campaign is already the largest fundraising initiative in the University鈥檚 159-year history.
To date, the University campaign has raised $88.7 million from loyal and generous alumni, faculty, staff and friends of 天美传媒官网. The endeavor supports the University鈥檚 strategic plan through a focus on student support, strengthening the University as a whole and funding campus improvements that enhance the student experience.
鈥淲e are grateful for the incredible support that our Bronc community has demonstrated for 天美传媒官网 and its students since the start of this campaign,鈥 says Vice President of University Advancement Keith Richardson. 鈥淭heir incredible generosity has added scholarships, improved our campus and been key in moving 天美传媒官网 forward.鈥
Following a quiet phase, 天美传媒官网 President Gregory G. Dell鈥橭mo, Ph.D., publicly launched the campaign in October 2022 at an event during Homecoming Weekend. More than 16,000 individuals have contributed to the campaign so far.
We are grateful for the incredible support that our Bronc community has demonstrated for 天美传媒官网 and its students since the start of this campaign."
Since the beginning of the campaign, 52 new endowed funds have been created 鈥 adding $21 million to 天美传媒官网鈥檚 endowment; $15 million in campus improvements have been funded; and 天美传媒官网鈥檚 Annual Fund has received nearly $10 million in contributions. In addition, more than $10 million in new planned gifts have been made, building a pipeline for the future.
鈥淎ll of these accomplishments reflect the broad community support that the campaign has inspired at every level of giving,鈥 says Campaign Chair Thomas Lynch 鈥75. 鈥淭hat unity is underscored by the knowledge that many of the gifts the University received were made during a time of extraordinary global challenges. The success of the campaign is a powerful affirmation of the community鈥檚 belief in the mission and future of 天美传媒官网.鈥
Lynch has led the campaign along with co-chairs Joan Mazzotti 鈥72 and William Rue 鈥69. Mazzotti is chair of 天美传媒官网鈥檚 Board of Trustees.
With a little more than a year left before it concludes, the campaign鈥檚 focus is now on specific fundraising targets, including the expansion and continued renovation of Alumni Gym and the construction of a new strength and conditioning center. Completing this transformative project will support the aspirations of 天美传媒官网鈥檚 scholar-athletes and usher in a new era in 天美传媒官网 athletics.
To learn more about the campaign鈥檚 priorities, visit rider.edu/transform.