Merrimack College Annual Impact Report 2016-17

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Without your support, Merrimack College would not have experienced such a groundbreaking 2016-17 academic year. As we reflect on the many accomplishments the College has celebrated, we recognize you are a major part of the College’s continued success. The Merrimack family is an integral part of our success and your impact over the last academic year has led us to new heights.

Your generosity and investment demonstrates the type of commitment that inspires our students and the entire Merrimack College community.

As we progress through the new academic year, your gift continues to have an impact on everything we do. With your continued generosity, loyalty, and leadership, Merrimack College is committed to providing our students with the values and knowledge to change the world.

Best,

Christopher E. Hopey, Ph.D. President 2 | merrimack.edu

FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN 2016-17

The Merrimack Fund 8% Area of Greatest Need 47.7%

Sponsored Research

16%

$11,464,608 DOLLARS RAISED

54%

3,305

The Warrior Fund 23.4%

Restricted and Endowed Gifts

DONORS

Deferred Gifts

22%

Academics & Student Life 17.8% Scholarship 11.1%

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YOUR IMPACT

SEPTEMBER 2016

DECEMBER 2016 - MARCH 2017

The academic year begins with 3,991 students—3,416 undergraduate and 575 graduate—98% of undergraduate students receive scholarship aid totaling $56.3m.

120 students participate in the Alternative Break Programs throughout 11 domestic and international locations. All trips are funded through the generosity of donors.

NOVEMBER 2016 1,300 students, faculty and staff participate in Mack Gives Back, the College’s annual day of giving back.

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MAY 2017 Merrimack celebrates its 67th commencement ceremony, honoring the largest graduating class in history—603 undergraduate and 291 graduate students.

APRIL 2017

JUNE 2017

Four varsity teams qualify for the NCAA tournaments and 554 student-athletes are named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll. The generosity of The Warrior Fund donors support our athletes both on the field and in the classroom.

Crowe Hall, the College’s newest academic building, is dedicated and celebrated as the largest gift made to the College; Merrimack reaches a new high of 190 full-time faculty members. merrimack.edu | 5

TOGETHER FOR GOOD, THE CAMPAIGN FOR MERRIMACK COLLEGE Together for Good epitomizes the positive impact that can be made when we work together to advance Merrimack College’s goals. It embodies the Catholic Augustinian tradition that lives on in our mission to enlighten minds, engage hearts, and empower lives. It also highlights Merrimack’s longstanding reputation for developing ethical leaders, in our school, our community, and our world. Thanks to your generosity, Together for Good raised $39m as of June 30, 2017. This historic landmark could not have been achieved without the support and dedication of every member of the Merrimack Community.

BUILDING FOR GOOD

INNOVATING FOR GOOD

STANDING UP FOR GOOD

COMPETING FOR GOOD

GOAL: $10m REACHED: $6.7m

GOAL: $2m REACHED: $1.4m

GOAL: $21m REACHED: $22m

GOAL: $6m REACHED: $3.2m

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GIVING SOCIETIES Merrimack recognizes its most generous and loyal donors as a part of an exclusive group. The Merrimack Society is comprised of those donors whose leadership gifts exceed $1,000 ($100 for graduates of the last 10 years). Our Wenzel Society donors are the College’s most loyal donors who have given for three or more consecutive years. Not only do our giving society members help fund critical projects and programs at the College, they are a crucial part of the continuous momentum and growth of Merrimack College and its community.

Giving Society

Donors

Dollars

Austin Level

136

$2.8m

Cushing Level

55

$103k

249

$192k

37

$5.5k

1,871

$2.5m

The Merrimack Society

McQuade Level Young Alumni McQuade Level Wenzel Society

“I was able to attend Merrimack with a scholarship. Now that I am able to give back, it is my responsibility to help...and donate to scholarships that will help future Warriors attend Merrimack College. I enjoy being a part of this society [because] I can meet other donors of all ages and hear stories of why they give back.”

- Megan Folino ’14 Merrimack & Wenzel Society Member

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