Frequently Asked Questions
Annual Fund Q & A
1. Why do I get solicited for contributions more than once a year?
The dates for the Annual Fund each year run according to the College's fiscal year, which is July 1 to June 30. The current 2011 Annual Fund encompasses all gifts made from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. You may have given a gift in May of 2010, which counted toward the 2010 Annual Fund. In cases such as these you would have received a solicitation in the fall of 2010 as well for a chace to give a 2011 fiscal year contribution. The gift you send as a result of that will count toward the 2011 Annual Fund.
2. I keep hearing that every gift counts. Is that true?
Absolutely. Every gift of any size not only has a direct impact on the educational experience of each of our students, it is also a way for you to say you believe in what we are doing. Remember also, that grant makers look at levels of participation among alums, faculty, staff and administration in making their funding decisions.
3. Where does the money I give the Annual Fund go?
It is used to fill the critical gap between tuition and the actual cost of education - the day-to-day operating expenses of the college - keeping classrooms lit, technology updated, resources current, labs stocked and well-equipped, facilities properly maintained, and current year scholarships.