In a year when a bleak economy placed increasing pressure on students and their families, Berry donors came to the rescue with more than $8 million in gifts and bequests from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011. Here are highlights of how you gave and what you supported:
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You bolstered work and scholarships via record-setting giving to the Annual Fund!
The Annual Fund rose 7.1% to a total of $2.28 million, which included more than $1 million for scholarships and a special $100,000 gift for the arts.
Supporting Students >
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You made Gate of Opportunity Scholarships possible for more hardworking students!
Funding is now available for 30 motivated students to work their way through Berry with the chance to graduate debt free.
Partners in Education >
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You helped more than 1,800 students work to learn and learn to work!
Because of you, Berry students can work in support of their education while gaining the lessons inherent in “worthwhile work well done.” And your gifts are helping Berry develop the work program into a national values-based model.
Value of Ownership >
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You completed fundraising for the Cage Center!
More than 660 donors made a gift in support of the Cage Center during the six-year Campaign for the Cage. Alumni accounted for 54 percent of the $32.5 million total, and two alumni trustees brought the project home.
The Center of it All >
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You helped heal the Berry campus!
Alumni and friends donated more than $57,000 to help replace, over time, more than 1,000 trees damaged or destroyed by the April 27 windstorm that blew through campus.
Restoring Berry >
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You set a new record for reunion giving!
Reunion classes brought in $2.73 million in gifts and pledges. The college class of 1961 led the way with $1.3 million.
Alumni Weekend 2011 >
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You inspired others to support Berry College!
Giving by those closest to the college is a strong indicator for corporations and foundations considering their own level of support. A full 100% of Berry Trustees and Alumni Council leaders sent a clear message last year by giving to Berry, as did an unprecedented 99% of faculty and staff. The senior class broke all records at 34.7%, quintupling the level attained only two years ago!
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