We did it!
The College has met the requirements set by the Kresge Foundation to receive a $600,000 challenge grant for The Campaign to Save Ball Hall.
Counting the Kresge funds, the campaign total stands at $10,492,838. The goal was $10 million.
“The Kresge Challenge was all about increasing participation in the campaign and we certainly did that,” said College President Joseph G. Burke.
The Office of Development reports that 2,466 gifts have been made to the campaign.
Faculty and staff came through in a big way; 215 of them contributed $106,110, nearly double the projection for dollars raised.
“I want to thank all of our supporters—alumni, faculty, staff, parents, trustees, foundations, corporations, and friends—for helping us meet the Kresge Challenge,” said the president, “and I hope everyone will come out and help us celebrate the completion of the campaign and renovation June 14.”
The impact of meeting the Kresge Challenge could be felt long after Reunion Weekend, however.
“We have positioned ourselves well to receive future grants from the Kresge Foundation and because we have added to our giving base, we will be better able to take advantage of opportunities to help the College in the years ahead,” said Burke.
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