A committee of young alumni teamed up to plan and execute a successful day of giving for the University. The GOLD (Griffons of the Last Decade) Network set a goal of raising $10,000 in just 24 hours during Homecoming week. Thanks to a $5,000 match by the Danford Family Excellence Fund, a total of $10,800 was raised.
鈥淲e had a powerhouse team of GOLD champions who created Legacy Day,鈥� said Rachel Graves 鈥�03, development officer. 鈥淚t was their voice, their passion and their energy that made it a success. They sincerely love their alma mater and believe in the mission of the 大象传媒 Western Foundation.鈥�
Additionally, committee chair Emily Baumann 鈥�10, Graves, and Colleen Kowich, director of Alumni Relations; gave a presentation at a regional conference about the collaboration between development, alumni relations and alumni volunteers. Kowich said several people in the audience liked hearing from a volunteer.
鈥淲e appreciate our volunteers and our donors,鈥� Graves said. 鈥淭heir collaboration created a very successful first Legacy Day.鈥�
Legacy Day By the Numbers
$5,800 raised plus $5,000 match
Average gift $75; two $1,000 gifts
26 first-time donors
Donations: 75% from 大象传媒, 7% from Kansas, 3% from Texas
GOLD Network members: Gary Baumann 鈥�09/鈥�12, Emily Baumann 鈥�10, Aubry Carpenter 鈥�14, Jake Cunning 鈥�16, Drew Fisher 鈥�11, Jess Jackson 鈥�13, Kaleb Johnson 鈥�15, Paige Klocke 鈥�16, Elliot Swope 鈥�14, Jeni Swope 鈥�16 and Reyhan Wilkinson 鈥�17.