As the campus community steps into the exciting process of Big Ideas—helping to shape the future priorities of Drake—it seems a good time to celebrate Drake’s culture of philanthropy and the powerful impact of our alumni and friends. Gifts from generous donors are vital to our success, allowing us to do things that would otherwise not be possible.
University Advancement’s focused development efforts, working alongside partners from across the University, has resulted in a successful start to this fundraising year. Since the start of the fiscal year, a number of meaningful gifts have been secured/documented. Below is not an exhaustive list, but it does highlight many new gift commitments since July.
Thanks to each of you who help to foster Drake’s culture of philanthropy through enthusiastic representation, meaningful stewardship, passionate advocacy, and true commitment to share University Advancement’s effort to inspire and engage alumni, students, and friends advancing the mission of the University.
- Scholarship and Travel Funds — $1.7 million (supporting all colleges/schools)
- Including $1 million received gift from the estate of Dorothy Dawson for scholarship supporting the School of Education
- The Ray Center — $710,000
- Boys and Girls Club capital — $105,000
- Drake Law School — $137,000
- Drake Athletics — $473,000
- The Harkin Institute — $4 million
- Slay Fund for Social Justice — $100,000
- CBPA Career Services — $50,000
- SJMC — $125,000 (planned gift)
- Marching Band — $125,000 (planned gift)
- University General Endowment — $200,000
- Sustainability Initiative — $100,000+
- Murphy Cup (CBPA) — $25,000
- Arts and Sciences — $44,500
- Buchanan Center (CBPA) — $100,000
- World Language Programs — $40,000
- Pharmacy — $31,000
- Lorentzen Hatchery (CBPA) — $150,000
- The Drake Fund to date — $1.425 million (as of December 7)
—John Smith, University Advancement