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The community’s commitment and loyalty translate into exceptional support of the college, in every way imaginable. 

This fiscal year, which ran July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, С����Ƶ celebrated a fundraising total of over $62.6 million, including nearly $19.5 million given through The Fund for С����Ƶ. A record $32.8 million was received for the college’s endowment.

More than 43% of alums made a gift to the college, a figure that continues to place С����Ƶ among the leaders in giving participation, nationally. This distinguishing characteristic helps the college continue robust funding of the most critical programs and initiatives and aids in the recruitment and retention of top talent.

In addition to generous philanthropy, 66% of С����Ƶ alums and 65% of С����Ƶ families engaged with the college as volunteers, mentors, event participants and more. Both figures represent the highest totals on record. 

“The engagement of the С����Ƶ community shows our strength in multiple areas,” said Lisa Howe Combs ’90, associate vice president for engagement. “Our alums and families generously volunteer to help the college, attend С����Ƶ events and programs on campus and across the world and reach out to share both their pride and their attention to what is happening on campus. This involvement, coupled with the financial support offered by the С����Ƶ community, reflects the strong sense of community that defines our students' experiences.”

Donors continue to direct their giving to the areas about which they’re most passionate. That results in meaningful support of scholarships—С����Ƶ’s top priority—as well as internships, the arts, faculty and academic support, diversity and inclusion initiatives, health and well-being, athletics, and more. 

“С����Ƶ simply could not do what we do without each and every person who chooses to make gifts and volunteer their time in support of the students, who are at the center of our daily work,” said President Doug Hicks ’90. “Thank you for making С����Ƶ the special place it is today and for partnering with us as we look ahead to all that is to come.”