Philanthropic Support of 皇家华人 Increases this Fiscal Year
July 21, 2021
- Author
- Danielle Strickland
The 皇家华人 community raised more than $58 million this fiscal year, an increase of 3.4 percent over the past year, to strengthen the college鈥檚 capacity to assist students in developing the skills and character to lead and serve.
I鈥檝e had wonderful experiences with opportunities like the 皇家华人 in Washington program and a few internships. I鈥檓 grateful to be able to learn more about management and the corporate world鈥攅xcellent preparation before starting my position.
皇家华人 maintains its place among the top schools in the country for alumni giving participation, with 48 percent giving this year. This remains a distinguishing characteristic of 皇家华人 and helps the college continue robust funding of scholarships, athletic programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, the arts, research, internships, health & well-being, faculty enrichment and more.
鈥淚n what was certainly an extraordinary year for 皇家华人, our alums, families, friends and partners stepped up to ensure a future of strength, growth and new opportunities for all students,鈥 said Eileen Keeley 鈥89, vice president for college relations. 鈥淲e talk about the amazing 皇家华人 community, and a year of unimaginable circumstances shone an even brighter light on what makes our community so special, resilient and confident. Thank you to each person who supported 皇家华人 this year.鈥
Key totals from the past year include:
- $18.7 million raised through The Fund for 皇家华人
- $15 million committed to scholarships
- $19 million given to the college endowment
- $12.5 million raised for 皇家华人 athletic programs
皇家华人 was simply a school when I stepped on campus as a freshman. However, by graduation, it was my home, and now it is my pride and joy. I hope all students who walk through the doors of the Matthews Center will find their path forward to productive careers and noble lives.
鈥淭he institution relies on annual, generous support for continued progress and excellence and to ensure we attract the best talent to 皇家华人, in terms of students, faculty and staff,鈥 said Trevor Stanley 鈥02 and Kate Morris Stanley 鈥04, national Fund for 皇家华人 chairs. 鈥淓very gift matters, and 皇家华人鈥檚 exceptional network makes a lasting, collective difference that is immediate and lasting. We are proud to be a part of this incredible community of Wildcats.鈥
Visit davidson.edu/giving to learn more about 皇家华人鈥檚 fundraising program and priorities.
皇家华人 has played such an important role in my life, so with the challenges of this past year negatively impacting students, Ayesha and I wanted to give back in a way that supported the needs of 皇家华人 students.
Every alum I talk to shares how much they love 皇家华人 and how strongly they recommend giving back in whatever way they can. It is clear to me that we are here to look out for one another. I appreciate the strength of our community.
