The Bridge, 2012-2013
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The Bridge Contributors to Northwest during the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year
Bearcat pride and support sets donor records On behalf of the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors and University, let me begin by offering a resounding “thank you” to more than 7,200 donors this past year for your generosity in supporting Northwest’s aspirations and goals. Through your benevolent gifts, we recognize that you share our dream of keeping Northwest at the top of its game in terms of scholarships, academics, faculty, infrastructure and athletics. As a member of the Northwest Foundation Board, and co-chair of the Finance Committee along with my friend and former professor Dr. John Baker, I have experienced first-hand the level of commitment put forth by the Foundation Board members, under the capable leadership of Foundation President Holly Murphy-Barstow, to safeguard and maximize the benefit of your financial offerings. Your donations help ensure that we prepare our students for their professional careers as well as attract new students seeking to achieve their educational training at a quality university. Thanks to your support in FY13, the Foundation achieved several records. Total private support was more than $6 million; the number of donors increased nearly 10 percent to 7,230; planned giving exceeded $28 million; scholarship support reached nearly $650,000, and the number of scholarship awards exceeded the 1,000 mark. As government at the federal and state level work to get their
fiscal houses in order, public educational funding is constantly at risk of cutbacks. Increasingly, private donations are imperative to Northwest achieving its future goals. Your support makes the difference! Your continued donations to Northwest represent the most beneficial avenue for expressing your appreciation and pride in the University. So when the Bearcat student callers phone you asking for your support, please be generous. They are working hard to further the Northwest cause and share our common goal. Take some time during the call to get to know them a little. Find out where they’re from, what they’re majoring in and what made them choose Northwest. Share a bit of your association with Northwest and maybe a special story or recollection. It will strengthen your connection and offer a historical perspective of Northwest that they can appreciate. With sincere Bearcat appreciation,
Jeff Borchardt ’82 Northwest Foundation Board of Directors Finance Committee Co-Chair