Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy Annual Report 2021-2022

Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy 2021-2022 ANNUAL REPORT

TOTAL GIVING

CASH RAISED

GIVING BY DIVISION

ENDOWMENTS

GOVS GIVE

SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT

THE LARGEST GIFT IN UNIVERSITY HISTORY

APSU STRATEGIC PLAN

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TOTAL GIVING

During the 2022 fiscal year, APSU raised $27.6 million in gifts and pledges from 2,367 donors.

The total is a significant increase from the $14.6 million raised in 2021. For the last four years, APSU has consistently set new records for the second-highest giving year in University history. This year, the University has exceeded that milestone, making 2022 the highest giving year in the history of Austin Peay. The 2022 fiscal year began on July 1, 2021, and concluded on June 30, 2022.

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TOTAL RAISED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 That amount represents a 47% increase in the average annual fundraising amount over last year’s $14.6 million and a 31% increase over the last five years.

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$6,769,148.23 • FY18

$7,030,673 • FY19

$7,315,264.83 • FY20

$7,658,006.61 • FY21

$10,774,195.19 • FY22

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Giving for FY22 included the highest cash year in University history, with $10,774,195.19 raised compared to the five-year average of $7,913,777.81. This is the fourth consecutive year in which this has been achieved.

Each year, APSU continues to experience an increase in donors and the number of charitable gifts made for student success.

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COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES

$2,309,530.32

COLLEGE OF ARTS & LETTERS

$1,607,737.29

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

$535,650.23

ERIKSSON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

$1,682,771.45

COLLEGE OF STEM

$1,526,777.84

ATHLETICS

$16,606,371.86

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ENDOWMENTS

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NEW ENDOWMENTS IN FY22

FY21 - $5,598,389.18 FY22 - $11,120,477.40

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FY22 SCHOLARSHIPS Endowments are permanently restricted funds managed by the Austin Peay State University Foundation. The amount of each scholarship award may vary and will be determined based upon the value of the endowment and the Foundation spending plan.

IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS

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GOVSGIVE.COM

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GOVS GIVE

“Govs Together” was the theme of the Govs Give 2022, the University’s sixth annual online giving event, recognizing all the things APSU community members can accomplish by working together. From 10 a.m. on April 19 to 7:27 p.m. on April 20, donors gave $497,158 to support APSU Funds of Excellence for academics, athletics and Student Affairs.

This year, nearly 549 alumni and friends made 601 gifts during Govs Give. The number of new donors was 84. The average amount for gifts made during the campaign was over $800. APSU faculty and staff gave $22,375.33 during the event as part of their participation in the SHAPE Campaign, the University’s first-ever giving initiative designed specifically for them. The SHAPE Campaign highlights how faculty and staff use their gifts and talents to shape all areas of Austin Peay.

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$497,158 TOTAL GIVEN TO APSU FUNDS OF EXCELLENCE THROUGH GOVS GIVE

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From left, Dr. Tucker Brown, senior vice provost and assistant vice president for academic affairs, Sam Mynhier, assistant director for annual giving and APSU President Mike Licari, participate in the “Dunk The Deans” event, celebrating fundraising efforts by the deans of each college during Govs Give 2022.

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SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT

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SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT Each year, we continue to find new and innovative ways to connect with our audience of alumni, donors, students, faculty, staff and friends.

During the 2022 fiscal year, we have enhanced our social media engagement through several new initiatives.

APSU SCHOLARSHIP 5K RUN FOR GOVS SPOTLIGHTS To

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Scholarship Run for Govs, we utilized social media spotlights. Each month leading up to the Oct. 1 event, we highlighted specific areas that can be

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participation in the 5K.

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SHAPE Campaign Spotlights The 2022 Austin Peay State University SHAPE Faculty and Staff Campaign was

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initiative

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specifically for APSU faculty and staff.

We appreciate their efforts to shape our campus community with their time and talent, and through their generous gifts. Programs supported through the SHAPE Campaign include scholarships, research funding, improved facilities and hands-on learning experiences to elevate the Austin Peay experience for students, faculty and staff.

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$15 MILLION

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THE LARGEST GIFT IN UNIVERSITY HISTORY A historic $15 million gift was pledged in 2022 to the APSU Department of Athletics by Joe and Cathi Maynard. It is the largest single gift in the history of Austin Peay, and it will be used to further the objectives of the “Total Gov Concept” by assisting with upgrades to all athletics facilities, expanding our commitment to student-athlete performance and development and recruiting and retaining coaches and athletics staff. In March 2022, the APSU Board of Trustees approved naming a portion of campus after Joe and Cathi Maynard in honor of their generous contribution. The area where APSU’s NCAA Division I athletic programs are housed will now be known as the Joe and Cathi Maynard Family Athletics Complex. The board also voted to name the football field at Fortera Stadium as the Maynard Family Field.

Named Austin Peay’s 2020 Philanthropists of the Year, Joe and Cathi Maynard have given generously to the University since 2017, including improvements to the baseball field – now named Joe Maynard Field – and the softball park – known as Cathi Maynard Park. Their gifts also have benefited many other areas of the University, including the establishment of the Joe and Cathi Maynard Family Fund of Excellence at Austin Peay. They also have made significant gifts to establish both the Dr. Joe E Maynard, Sr. Education Endowment, the George J. Reed, Sr. Veterans Scholarship Endowment, and the John & Frank Hindsley Veterans Endowment.

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E X P E R I E N C E AU S T I N P E AY 2022- 2027 ST R AT EG I C P L A N

On Friday, June 10th, 2022, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt the University’s new five-year strategic plan. The vote came after months of work

by Austin Peay State University’s strategic planning committee, which sought student, employee, and community input as part of the process. The Experience Austin Peay State University 20222027 Strategic Plan was designed to help the institution become one of the region’s premier public universities by its 100th anniversary in 2027. The plan is divided into four areas, or pillars, with accompanying goals and objectives. The full plan is available at apsu.edu/strategic-plan.

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MISSION Austin Peay State University is a mission-driven, communityminded institution that provides transformational experiences through innovative, creative, and scholarly activities. We welcome and inspire an inclusive community of learners to make a positive impact regionally and globally.

VISION We will be the region’s university of choice for those seeking to improve their lives. We will achieve this vision through studentcentered teaching, unique developmental opportunities, and our focus on innovative research and public service.

VALUES We are a collaborative community that values personal growth and life-long engagement through the promotion of integrity and academic excellence.

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Austin Peay State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by APSU. Policy 6:001 AP99/9-22/250