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ASU posts records in fundraising
efforts with record numbers of donors, gifts
July 26, 2010
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Arkansas State University had a record number of donors and gifts to
produce the second-best fundraising effort in the university’s history
for the 2009-10 fiscal year. In addition, the school raised more than
$10 million for the second consecutive year, marking the first time ever
for back-to-back $10 million-plus fundraising for the university.
For the fiscal year which ended on June 30, Cristian Murdock, vice
chancellor for University Advancement, notes that ASU has received
$10,315,563 in 23,039 gifts, an increase of 3.66 percent in the number
of gifts over the previous year, from a record 7,146 donors, a 4.18
percent increase over the previous year. This follows a record
$14,823,207 received in 2009.
“We are extremely
pleased with the progression of the charitable contributions by our
alumni and friends,” said Murdock. “In today's economy, charitable
support is vital to the university's continuing growth. Arkansas State
University certainly appreciates the commitment by our donors to
furthering its teaching, research and service to its students, as well
as to the state.”
Murdock noted, “The fact that ASU has brought in more than $10 million
in back-to-back years to this point is testament that our alumni and
friends continue to support ASU in difficult economic times and want to
help and see us continue to grow.”
Murdock, who joined
ASU in 2008, stated he is especially pleased that ASU is enjoying a
significant increase in funds raised from philanthropic sources since
2007, when the amount raised was $4.3 million. He also credits ASU’s
fundraising success in the past two years to the implementation of new
comprehensive advancement goals for the university.
Dr. Dan Howard, interim Chancellor, stated, “Increases in charitable
contributions enable ASU to provide a level of excellence not otherwise
available from legislative appropriations and tuition and fees. Cristian
Murdock and his advancement team have done a superb job in connecting
with donors and helping them achieve their philanthropic interests in
supporting ASU.”
He went on to echo Murdock’s expression of sincere and heartfelt
appreciation to all who have contributed to ASU.
“We are proud of
the fact that the difference between 2007 and 2010 is such a dramatic
increase,” continued Murdock. “Special things are happening at this
emerging university. It is a combination of many factors – a lot of
people taking a strong interest in our institution, real dynamic
leadership, and the opportunity to tell a great story.”
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