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The Four Strategic Imperatives
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Annual Giving
To help Dartmouth remain nimble and meet its pressing financial needs
Achievement: $270.7 Million
Highlights
The Dartmouth College Fund, which raises unrestricted dollars that aim to provide 10 percent of the College's annual budget, raised $38.1 million in gifts in FY 2009. Annual funds for the three professional schools have also had strong showings despite the economic downturn. Participation among graduating classes has skyrocketed in the past five years—from 56 percent in 2005 to 96 percent in 2009—signaling enthusiasm of current students for their Dartmouth experience and recognition among young alumni of the importance of philanthropy to the College.
By the Numbers
22,971 |
Number of Dartmouth alumni who made FY 2009 gifts |
4,147 |
Number of undergraduates who benefited from FY 2009 Dartmouth College Fund gifts |
$239.9 |
Dartmouth College Fund seven-year campaign giving achievement, in millions, to support the student experience in each year's operating budget |
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Areas of support funded through the Dartmouth College Fund, including faculty and academic programs, financial aid, athletics, and culture and community |