THE BRAVE. THE BOLD.
THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE BRAVE & BOLD
THE ONES.
WE ARE THE ONES.
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The Pow
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wer of Ones. T H I S I S A N E W E R A F O R D R A K E U N I V E R S I T Y. Since our founding in 1881, we’ve
from looking for the one to becoming
established a reputation as exceptional
the ones—everything changes. The
thinkers and doers—dedicated to
ones are brave and bold, and they are
transforming lives and strengthening communities. Now we stand at the crossroads of our past and our potential. One person cannot overcome all the
called to lead. As Bulldogs from many backgrounds and generations, it’s up to us to come together to be the ones
challenges we face as a community,
who unleash the full power of what a
nation, and world. But when we move
university is capable of, at a time when
the focus from singular to plural—
our country and world need us most.
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The Ones marks the most important comprehensive campaign in Drake’s history. Drake University is a premier institution with an essential mission and compelling inspiration, though we are not immune to the external pressures impacting higher education. The Ones empowers us to take control of our own destiny and thrive. Our future growth and success depend on moving forward with ingenuity and boldness.
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This campaign reimagines Drake’s commitment to our students and society with ambitious priorities that meet pressing challenges with innovative solutions. The Ones will enable Drake to transform lives and strengthen communities locally and around the world.
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You can be among the ones to propel Drake into our next great era. Your generosity will secure our position as a leader in affecting positive change through education, research, and service. Join us.
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MARTY MARTIN, DRAKE PRESIDENT
American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer John Dewey said,
“Every great advance in science has issued from a new AUDACITY OF IMAGINATION. ” Dewey captured the spirit behind Drake’s $ 2 2 5 M I L L I O N campaign— an audacity of imagination. The Ones campaign empowers us to preserve Drake’s most cherished traditions while transforming our campus, our community, and higher education for an evolving world. We are THE ONES | DRAKE UNIVERSITY
the ones who will support remarkable faculty and expand opportunities for students of all ages
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to learn and lead. And in elevating Drake together, we are the ones who will secure a more vibrant future for those who follow our footsteps.
THE SCOPE AND GOALS ARE AUDACIOUS, BUT WE CAN AND WILL ACHIEVE THEM. Because this is our moment—and we are the ones.
SEVEN PRIORITIES. ONE VISION.
Leading With Purpose EVERY BULLDOG A CHANGEMAKER
Revitalizing Democracy CENTER FOR PUBLIC DEMOCRACY
Educating for a Digital World D I G I TA L P R O F I C I E N C Y P L AT F O R M
Enhancing Student Experience STUDENT CENTER IN MOREHOUSE
Strengthening the Heartland JAY N . DA R L I N G I N S T I T U T E
Creating Access to Opportunity UNIVERSITY FOR ALL
Transforming Every Day PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
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For The Ones who are
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P R I O R I T Y: E V E R Y B U L L D O G A C H A N G E M A K E R
The Ones Leading With Purpose CHANGEMAKING HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT THE CORE OF DRAKE’S IDENTITY. We believe that higher education is both a path to personal success and a springboard for students to use their knowledge and talents to make a positive difference in the world. Drake’s identity and beliefs attract students who aren’t afraid to question the status quo and take bold approaches to solving old and new challenges. Now we’re dedicating even more energy and purpose toward entrepreneurial programs and community engagement experiences. We’ll foster a new generation of students who will be the ones to find solutions to society’s most pressing concerns.
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Support the ones who DO WELL by doing good. Drake University will educate the students the world needs most—those who do well by doing good. Your support of The Ones campaign will help students build the skills needed to improve their communities—whether they work in corporations, small companies, or nonprofits, or start their own businesses. Together, we can empower students to be changemakers who find success by leading or creating organizations that benefit the greater social, environmental, and economic good.
Helping others create life-improving change.
CHANGEMAKING IN ACTION Drake will help students cultivate a bias toward action that prepares them to lead in their careers and communities through intentional programming and learning opportunities. Here are ways some of our initiatives support this effort. The Drake University Social Impact Fund will create hands-on experiences that equip students to take the initiative to solve societal challenges. The Social Impact Business Incubator will enable Drake students, faculty, and staff to work alongside local entrepreneurs whose mission-based enterprises tackle social and environmental challenges and build community wealth. Changemaker Scholars will prepare to be catalysts for stronger communities through internships with community organizations and small businesses and participation in coursework dedicated to entrepreneurialism and social impact.
EVERY DAY, KATIE CARLTON PURSUES A PROFESSIONAL PASSION THAT WAS AWAKENED BY DRAKE’S ENGAGED CITIZEN CORPS. Through affiliation with AmeriCorps, the Engaged Citizen Corps allows first-year Drake students to work for a nonprofit while taking classes that broaden their perspectives. Katie worked with an organization that provided services to the blind. “In our weekly meetings within the Engaged Citizen Corps, we reflected on what we were doing and learning in our internships,” Katie said. “Sharing what I learned about disability advocacy and disability awareness opened my eyes.
It made me want to continue to do this work.” Katie worked for disability nonprofits throughout her Drake years. After graduating with degrees in public relations and advertising, she secured a job with one of the organizations she interned for. She’s now considering a return to Drake to advance her journey. “I see myself going back to Drake for my master’s,” Katie said. “I want to learn more about how to support people with disabilities in finding employment and meeting their independence goals.”
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P R I O R I T Y: C E N T E R F O R P U B L I C D E M O C R A C Y
The Ones Revitalizing Democracy BY VIRTUE OF DRAKE’S UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND OPPORTUNITIES, we can help reclaim the American project of forming a more perfect union. At its heart, democracy is a collective, lived experience that requires an informed public, thoughtful discussion, and civility. Drake will stand boldly and bravely in creating a hub for democratic discourse. Through the work of our students, faculty, and collaborators, we will take on the great challenge of renewing a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
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Support the ones who CHAMPION government for the people, by the people. The Drake University Center for Public Democracy will work at the intersection of theory and practical application. It will create new opportunities for collaborative and novel approaches to advance public participation and civic leadership. The center will bolster exceptionally strong undergraduate and professional programs— including American politics; law, politics, and society; and legal education—solidifying Drake as the university of choice for students who seek careers in public service. Our students will help create the change our republic so desperately needs.
Thanks in part to Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucus status, Drake University is a hub of political activity and highly respected as a leading voice for good governance. Your support of The Ones campaign will allow us to seize the opportunity to make Drake the essential institution for restoring our national capacity for democracy.
DRAKE UNIVERSITY STANDS AS A BEACON OF DEMOCRATIC KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND IMPACT. The School of Journalism and Mass Communication champions the First Amendment’s role as a guardian of democracy by promoting a robust, independent press. Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement serves as a nonpartisan collaborative space for policy makers, community members, and students to tackle today’s most pressing, complex, and vital issues. The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center is a global leader in applied research and programming in the areas of civility, character development, and ethical leadership. The Drake Law School Constitutional Law Center is one of just four centers throughout the nation established and funded by Congress to foster the study of the U.S. Constitution and its formation, principles, and development. The Drake Law School Legislative Practice Center combines coursework with legislative internships—providing students the invaluable opportunity to draft bills, lobby legislators, and attend subcommittee meetings. Vote Smart (votesmart.org) is the most trusted source for comprehensive and accurate information for any federal or state office holder or candidate in the United States.
He turns adversity into action. AT 12 YEARS OLD, ADAM KOCH COULD NO LONGER WALK. Crohn’s Disease had wreaked havoc on his body. Adam’s doctor prescribed a medication to ease his symptoms, but the insurance company denied coverage in favor of a cheaper drug. His doctor didn’t believe the cheaper drug would work, and indeed, an inflammatory side effect made it impossible for Adam to stand. After a bumpy road, Adam reached better health and eventually learned that his battle could have been easier. Many states have laws that prevent insurers from overriding a doctor’s recommendations based on cost savings. “Had a law like that been in place in Iowa, it could have prevented so much trauma for my family and me,” said Adam, former Drake student body president. “That knowledge spurred my interest in government advocacy.”
This passion led Adam to Drake. “I knew that if I wanted to get a wonderful political experience as a young adult, I had to go to Drake.” Today, thanks in part to his experience at the University, he leads the charge to help thousands with similar diseases. Adam serves as the co-chair of the National Council of College Leaders at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. He has met with legislators at both the state and federal level to advocate for legislation to help the millions of Americans living with digestive diseases and wrote a bill on the issue that made it to committee in the latest session of the Iowa Legislature. “There are still 12-year-olds who are too young and too sick to advocate for themselves,” Adam said. “I’m confident with my Drake education, I can create change for them.”
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The Ones Educating for a Digital World DIGITALIZATION IS TRANSFORMING SOCIETY AT A RATE NOT EXPERIENCED since the Industrial Revolution. Imbued with courage and conviction, Drake students are navigating this monumental change on their way to becoming tomorrow’s leaders. Drake University will support them on this journey by being the premier institution of higher education in integrating the liberal arts with analytics and technology.
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Support the ones with the ANALYTICAL SKILLS needed to lead in the 21st century. Drake has a long tradition of graduating students who excel in the liberal arts core competencies of communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The Drake Digital Proficiency Platform will give Drake
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talents and perspectives in technology careers. The area of computer science dramatically illustrates the challenge. Nationally, women and students of color receive only 19 and 4 percent of computer science undergraduate degrees. Other technology majors have
employers increasingly expect—
similar levels of representation.
excellent technology and data skills. The
Supporting Drake’s Educating for the
initiative builds on Drake’s success as one of the first universities to launch an
Digital World initiative will move us toward our goal of becoming a campus
undergraduate data analytics program
where women and students of color
and strong partnerships with the local
make up at least 50 percent of the
corporate community. The Digital
students majoring in technology through
Proficiency Platform will also address the
scholarships, recruiting initiatives,
growing demand for leaders with diverse
and peer mentoring opportunities.
Bucking stereotypes on the way to paying it forward.
MEREDITH MOORE DIDN’T WANT TO TAKE A COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE IN HER FIRST YEAR AT DRAKE. Thanks to encouragement and mentorship from Drake professors, less than a decade later she was teaching one. “I think computer science was my tenth choice for my first-year seminar,” Meredith said. Her Drake professors immediately recognized her talent and encouraged Meredith to take additional classes. Soon she declared a computer science major and started the Women in
Computer Science club at Drake (now Women in STEM). Meredith graduated in 2015 with a double major in computer science and neuroscience. And yet, during the first day in her computer science doctoral program at a distant state university, a male master’s student asked if she was in the right room. Later someone left a note saying she belonged in a kitchen, not in a computer classroom.
Buoyed by her experiences and mentorship at Drake, Meredith persisted and earned her Ph.D. Her former Drake professors then recruited her back to Drake as an assistant professor. Today Meredith is the faculty sponsor of Drake’s Women in STEM club and looks forward to encouraging more women and minorities to study computer science. “If we’re trying to create a more equal workforce, it has to start in the classroom,” Meredith said.
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The Ones Enhancing Student Experience EVERY CAMPUS SHOULD HAVE A FOCAL POINT WHERE STUDENTS COME TOGETHER to create, learn, reflect, and play. From its historic architecture, warm living room, and grand ballroom, Morehouse fosters a strong sense of community. Leveraging its existing assets, Drake will transform Morehouse into a vibrant Student Center that will serve as a nexus for student life on the Drake campus.
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Support the ones who tap into the POWERFUL potential of PLACE .
The renovation of the historic Morehouse Residence Hall into a dynamic Student Center will provide a home base for Drake’s 150 student-led organizations. The Student Center in Morehouse will have office, meeting, and gathering spaces that will spark collaboration and community. Within the walls of Morehouse, students will hone new leadership skills, engage with community partners, and get plugged into the causes and issues they care about. This welcoming space will become the launch pad for the next generation of collaborators, change agents, and critical thinkers.
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The Student Center in Morehouse is not just about physical space for student activities. It’s about creating a community that fosters the development of confident, cultured, and informed individuals. The Student Centewill be a place dedicated to the vibrant exchange of ideas, the celebration of intercultural communities, and the cultivation of knowledge. I’m very excited about this new space and know that generations of students after me will benefit from it immensely. R U WAY D A E G A L , S T U D E N T B O DY P R E S I D E N T, 2 0 2 3 – 2 0 2 4
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The Ones Strengthening the Heartland DRAKE IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN RURAL AMERICA. Even as Drake draws strength from its location within Iowa’s largest urban area, it’s in the geographic center of Iowa’s nearly 950 towns and cities. The Jay N. Darling Institute will allow Drake to partner with the people of the heartland to bolster the economic, social, and cultural vibrancy of rural America.
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Support the ones who KNOW opportunity shouldn’t have a city limit. JAY N. DARLING A journalist and conservation activist, Darling is most famous for being a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for The Des Moines Register.
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Darling’s footprint went well beyond his work as a cartoonist. He was passionate about advancing social change through journalism, art, and education. He was a tireless advocate for preserving America’s great natural ecosystems and the creator of the Federal Duck Stamp program, which has raised more than $1 billion for the protection of wetlands and wildlife habitats.
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Darling’s core values fit perfectly with those of Drake University. His ability to build partnerships, produce results, and balance good business with quality of life and respect for nature makes Darling an ideal role model to inspire change for future generations.
The Darling Institute collaborates with rural communities to make them more sustainable, competitive in the global economy, and resilient for future generations. A signature initiative of the Darling Institute is the DarlingCorps, which empowers students and faculty to play a key role in leading effective, long-lasting change in rural communities. Under the supervision of faculty mentors, Drake students will bring renewal and innovation to a partnering rural community through a service or applied research project. Projects will address challenges within fields such as healthcare, food security, economic development, community improvement, justice, the performing arts, and natural resource management.
Helping those who fill the voids. WHEN THE GROCERY STORE CLOSED IN MANSON, IOWA, residents faced a 50-mile round trip to Fort Dodge for everything from ground beef to bananas and many more pantry staples. The store’s loss was more than the loss of a food source; it was the loss of an important economic driver. “People don’t come to town just to get groceries,” said Dave Anderson, Manson mayor. “They go to the hardware store; they get gas. They do all the things that they want to do while they’re in town. They do those things in your town instead of in another town. So, it’s a big part of the community.”
A committee of community members formed and convinced Manson’s economic development committee to purchase the old grocery store building. Knowing that a big return on investment was unlikely, the committee of community members resolved to set up a nonprofit. To help with this endeavor, the committee turned to Drake Law’s Entrepreneurial and Transactional Clinic. Drake Law students reviewed the lease agreements, set up the bylaws, filed the articles of incorporation, and counseled the committee in applying for taxexempt status—all pro bono.
Drake Law students provided the leg up Manson needed. The committee raised $190,000 in donations from town residents to fix up the store. Local carpenters, contractors, and electricians donated their skills, time, and resources. In November 2020, about a year after the old store shut down, Manson Hometown Grocery opened. This successful partnership illustrates the power and potential of the Darling Institute to be a resource for rural Americans, providing knowledge and support as they combat challenges facing their communities.
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The Ones Creating Access to Opportunity DRAKE IS SHAPING NEW PATHWAYS TO EDUCATION THAT WILL LEAD TO A BETTER WORLD FOR US ALL. The time is ripe for a more robust model of higher education that fully embraces opportunity as a fundamental right. Drake will enhance programs and partnerships that connect every generation within our campus and sphere of influence. We will redefine the practice and purpose of a university by empowering individuals of all ages and from all backgrounds to enhance their lives and the lives of others through education.
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Support the ones who INSPIRE all individuals. A Drake education is a powerful tool for advancement. The Ones campaign invests in initiatives that provide life-changing opportunities to people with a diversity of experiences across the full spectrum of their lives. By meeting the needs of more individuals,
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The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center—One of the nation’s leading institutes for providing character education. The Ray Center’s programming reaches youth from early childhood through college-age, including the CHARACTER COUNTS! initiative that serves eight million youth worldwide.
John Dee Bright College— A two-year degree program that is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of a diverse cohort of students. Bright College’s innovative and distinctive curriculum provides hands-on, high-impact learning experiences and serves as an accelerator for career development.
Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club—Funding will support scholarships and programming to further strengthen the University’s relationship with the club and make Drake more accessible to its members.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Drake— Formerly the RaySociety, OLLI is a program designed for people ages 50 and older who seek opportunities for lifelong learning to enrich their lives in a collegial environment of sharing and fellowship.
Crew Scholars—Crew is one of Drake’s most successful programs designed to recruit, retain, and support students of color.
Taking the message of opportunity to the next generation. AS IN A TYPICAL CLASSROOM, Drake Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication Chris Snider teaches writing, editing, and broadcast skills to a new generation of journalists. Unlike his typical class, these students are in middle school. Chris organized a week-long summer day camp for members of the Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club. His Drake undergraduate students are helping him teach. It’s a short walk for the kids to Meredith Hall from their new club on the Drake campus, across Forest Avenue from the Knapp Center. The lessons are being taught today because six years earlier, Suzie Glazer Burt made a phone call to Drake
President Marty Martin. Suzie thought more could be done to unite two organizations she believes in: the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa and Drake University. ”My greatest, greatest desire is for every kid that is a club member to be a Drake University student. That is really my dream,” Suzie told The Des Moines Register in 2019. “This is a community, and it is a family.” Today, club members are learning from a Drake professor, in a Drake classroom. That’s just one example of how Suzie’s dream has brought a new generation of students into the Drake community and inspired new opportunities.
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The Ones Transforming Every Day PROGRESS DOESN’T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT. IT TAKES A COLLECTIVE, SUSTAINED EFFORT across the entire University to transform lives, strengthen communities, and ensure Drake continues to give students an experience superior to that offered by competing institutions. We will fuel the core components of our institution—including our colleges and schools and athletic programs—to ensure that students’ time at Drake shapes, engages, and inspires them for a lifetime.
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Contributing to these initiatives is a way to invest in the physical and intellectual well-being of Drake students—as well as bolster Drake’s reputation as a nationally recognized university.
THE DRAKE FUND—Annual giving to this
fund brings the Drake mission to life. Gifts to The Drake Fund are an ideal way to touch the lives of all students and meet the needs and aspirations of our students, faculty, and community.
DRAKE COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS—
A vibrant academic environment is the heart of the Drake experience. Investments in Drake’s colleges and schools, institutes and centers, and Cowles Library will enhance students’ learning experiences and professional preparation and support the work of our exceptional faculty.
DRAKE ATHLETICS—Drake
University will be the premier university in the Missouri Valley Conference as measured by success in athletic performance, academics, and community connections. Our plans include a significant investment in:
Enhancements to the fan experience at the Knapp Center Partnership in the Des Moines Public Schools Community Stadium just east of the Knapp Center Creating an academic success and athletic performance center
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I’m honored to continue my family legacy of service to Drake University, following in the footsteps of my grandfather, mother, and father. Drake is a university that is truly committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities. I’m proud to advance that inspiration through my leadership and support, including gifts to Drake athletics and the Burt Boys & Girls Club. I encourage you to find your own joy and passion in giving to Drake. I can’t wait to celebrate everyone who will help achieve this campaign’s vision by proclaiming—in the words of my mother, Maddie Levitt—‘Baby, I’m so damn proud of you!’ SUZIE GLAZER BURT
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CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS
Suzie Glazer Burt* Community Philanthropist
Mark Ernst,* BN'80 Managing Partner, Bellevue Capital
STEERING COMMITTEE Paul Schickler,* BN’74, GR’83 Retired President, DuPont Pioneer Karen Branding,* LA’82 Senior Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
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The investments we make today will educate and inspire generations of Drake graduates to come. Now is our time to shape Drake to be among the elite institutions affecting positive change and leading society forward. I’m proud to help guide Drake through this essential endeavor and ask you to join the ones ensuring a strong future for our University. MARK ERNST
*Serves on the Drake Board of Trustees
**Trustee Emerita
HONORARY CHAIRS Bill Buchanan, BN’57 Chairman of the Board and CEO, Unified Life Jean Buchanan Vice Chairman of the Board, Unified Life Ron Olson, BN’63 Senior Partner, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
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Steve Nellis, BN’64 Retired Division General Manager, Praxair, Inc. Debbie Scripps,** ED’72 Retired Educator and Community Philanthropist Ric Scripps, ED’70 Retired Vice President of Administration, Darr Equipment
Ike Vanden Eykel,* BN’71 Managing Shareholder and CEO, KoonsFuller PC Tom Bernau,* BN’85, LW’88 President, Bernau Capital Peggy Fisher,* FA’70 Chair, Drake Board of Trustees; Strategic Advisor, Stelter Company Cyndi Lesher,* LA’70 Retired President and CEO, Xcel Energy Jonathan Azu,* BN’99 Founder and CEO, Culture Collective
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Through your investment in the campaign, you will be the ones who help us achieve our ambitions. To realize the full potential of The Ones, we seek resources allocated in five areas.
STRENGTHENING STUDENT ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY
Scholarship support will help Drake recruit, retain, and engage students whose interests and career aspirations align with our priorities and make the University affordable for the next generation. The Ones contains a defined commitment to expand access for students from underrepresented groups. GOAL: $60–$70 million
ENRICHING PROGRAMMING
New or evolved programming will provide students with powerful experiential learning that will prepare them for successful futures, including opportunities for internships, travel, service-learning, leadership, and community engagement. It will also advance Drake’s inspiration to transform lives and strengthen communities in Iowa and beyond. GOAL: $25–$35 million
WAYS TO GIVE: Endowed Funds—Your generosity will benefit Drake students for generations to come through an endowed gift. The endowment is a vital, continuous source of support that bolsters the resiliency of the institution. Resources are carefully invested, and the return on that investment provides the University with a permanent source of funding that grows over time. Restricted Funds—With a restricted gift, you can support specific initiatives, programs, or activities over a defined period of time to foster growth and achieve stability.
SUPPORTING TALENT
Investments in our faculty and staff through endowed positions, fellowships, research support, and professional development will ensure Drake has the leadership, knowledge, and expertise necessary to implement our campaign initiatives and maintain our exceptional academic environment. GOAL: $40–$50 million
FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS
The construction and renovation of buildings will enhance the student experience and elevate teaching and learning. While the Student Center and athletic facilities are the most prominent examples, capital support will also refresh classrooms, laboratories, and collaborative spaces. GOAL: $40–$70 million
BUILDING OUR COLLECTIVE STRENGTH Annual gifts to The Drake Fund fuel our mission promise and help Drake deliver a resilient education that lasts a lifetime. GOAL: $10–$12 million
Planned Giving—A planned gift through your estate will create an enduring legacy by providing meaningful financial support to Drake after your lifetime. You can make a planned gift through a variety of methods, including a bequest or living trust or by designating Drake as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, IRA, or other retirement plan. By notifying Drake of your intentions, you allow us to celebrate your contributions and ensure your vision will be fulfilled. Annual Support—Support of The Drake Fund helps meet the most immediate needs of the University, including scholarships, athletics, arts, leadership opportunities, the live mascot program, academic centers, Cowles Library, and each of our colleges and schools.
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faculty, devoted alumni, diverse student body—the dynamic, connected, committed, and capable—redefining what a university does by reimagining what a university should be. We are collectively determining our own destiny. Together, with your support, we will be the ones who lead Drake University into its next great era.
You are the ones who will TRANSFORM Drake’s vision into a reality. CONTACT US TO GET STARTED.
theones.drake.edu JOHN P. SMITH, AS'92, GR'00
Vice President, University Advancement john.smith@drake.edu
OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT 2507 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311 515-271-2500
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