Davidson College Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising ...
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Davidson College wrapped up a tremendous fiscal year June 30, 2024, celebrating a record-breaking fundraising total of $130.8 million.
The previous record was $115 million. This year’s historic total includes $19.4 million given through The Fund for Davidson and $31.8 million received for the college’s endowment.
“What a year for Davidson College! Record-breaking totals reflect the loyalty and commitment of our community,” said President Doug Hicks ’90. “I’ve known for a long time that Davidson people show up for Davidson, and they show up in every way, eager to support our students and our future. I can’t wait to see what we, together, will accomplish in the coming year. I want to offer my sincere gratitude to every person who chose to make the ’Cats a priority this year. You make so much possible.”
This year also welcomed the November launch of the women’s philanthropy initiative, Women ACT, introduced as part of the college’s 50+ Years of Coeducation celebration. New leadership contributions to the initiative exceed $11 million, surpassing the $10 million goal, with donors representing women alums (spanning 1977-2017), family members, former faculty and staff members, and current and former members of the Board of Trustees. The Wildcat Women Fund, as a new Fund for Davidson designation within the Women ACT effort, has welcomed more than 420 donors and commitments exceeding $1.1 million against a $1 million goal to this year’s priority area, student health and well-being.
“Find us a better group of alums and families … we’ll wait,” said Deidra Smith, senior director of alumni and family engagement. “Every day, we hear from Davidsonians who are passionate about this special place, and they want to make a meaningful, lasting difference for campus, for our students and for each other. They give selflessly and endlessly. That isn’t something every institution enjoys, and we are fortunate.”