ESU Foundation surpasses 2002-2003 fundraising goals

The Emporia State University Foundation has announced that the Foundation raised more than $3.7 million during the 2003 fiscal year, surpassing its fundraising goal of $3.5 million.

"Though the economy remained shaky during most of the year, we received more contributions from more donors. We are excited by the overwhelming support for Emporia State," said Boyce Baumgardner, executive director for University Advancement.

Other FY 2003 accomplishments include:

• 6,542 alumni, friends, foundations, companies and others, including 1,327 new donors, contributed to the Foundation.

• Contributions to the Foundation came from donors in all 50 states.

• 1,058 donors contributed to athletics, an increase of nearly 15 percent.

• 1,143 donors contributed to the Campus/Community Scholarship Challenge, which raises funds for the Presidential Academic Awards scholarship program.

• 193 donors were first-time contributors to Campus/Community Scholarship Challenge.

• 70 percent of ESU faculty and staff members contributed to the Campus/Community Scholarship Challenge, exceeding last year's record-breaking 63-percent participation rate.

Of the $3,736,150.73 raised, $2.4 million went to scholarships.

Last Updated July 2, 2007>