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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. – Lincoln University supporters came together yesterday to raise the largest amount ever during a national Day of Giving. When all the gifts and pledges were tallied, the final number exceeded $80,000.
“We exceeded our goal because of the sheer number of constituencies that participated: alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends, elected officials, local businesses, trustees, and foundations all came together to close the gap for student success," said Dr. Mellissia M. Zanjani, CFRE, and vice president for institutional advancement.
"Each donation played a part in yesterday’s success, but more importantly every donor acted on a belief in the University’s mission to educate and empower students to lead their communities and change the world.”
Students in the Pre-Alumni Council volunteered during the Day of Giving on November 27, 2018. Left to Right: Kamaryn Burris, Sara James, Courtney Harris.
Throughout the day, students in the Pre-Alumni Council manned phones to answer questions from callers. Richard Lancaster, III, MLD ’12, annual giving manager, talked with donors on the phone, updated messaging with communications staff members for social media updates, and assisted advancement staff in collecting donations. One professor even collected money during his two classes and personally delivered students' donations along with his own personal gift to the Division of Institutional Advancement.
“It was an all-hands on deck day, and together, the Lincoln Community stepped up in a big way,” said Lancaster, manager of annual giving.
Alumni laid the groundwork for a successful day by engaging their networks and rallying supporters through grassroots efforts. Corporations and foundations contributed some of the largest monetary gifts, while many individuals saw their donation matched by their employers.
The need for student support to close the gap is ongoing. Visit www.lincoln.edu/dayofgiving to donate to student scholarships or another fund of your choosing.
The advancement team will build on the success from the Day of Giving with the next major fundraising day, which will be held on April 29, Founder’s Day. This special day of fundraising is an annual celebration of the signing of the charter of Lincoln University in 1854. In 2019, the University will celebrate 165 years.