USD Alumni Association Annual Report 2016-17

UNIVERSIT Y OF SAN DIEGO

ALUMNI A S S O C I AT I O N

2016-17 Annual Report

ENVISIONING 2024 Because the world needs Changemakers.

2024 VISION STATEMENT: The University of San Diego sets the standard for an engaged, contemporary Catholic university where innovative Changemakers confront humanity’s urgent challenges.

$253M amount raised as of 9/30/17

Campaign Goal: $300 million

Letter to Alumni

PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNY SIEGWART AND BECCA BATISTA

Dear USD Alumni, Family, and Friends, What a time to be a Torero! We’re excited to present this annual report, a look back over the past year and acknowledgment of the outstanding volunteers who power the USD Alumni Association. USD alumni play an important role in the life of the USD community, and we invite you to get involved!

Transition has been a theme this year as Heather Dooley ’02 (BA), ’05 (MEd) completed a successful tenure as president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. She led the Alumni Board for two years and served for eight years, during which time she chaired the USD Wine Classic, attended countless events, and throughout last year, served as an alumni representative for USD’s Strategic Planning effort, Envisioning 2024. We are grateful for her tremendous commitment to USD! Looking ahead, there are many opportunities for our 68,000 alumni to get involved, on campus and off: • Take part in Homecoming and Family Weekend, an excellent way to

reinvigorate your Torero spirit!

• Join us at a regional event hosted by one of 22 Torero Clubs across the

country. These networking, social, educational, and service events are open to all USD alumni, parents and friends.

• Take part in #HireUSD. Consider hiring your fellow alumni and providing

opportunities for current USD students.

• Mark your calendars for the USD Wine Classic, set for July 15, 2018, as we

celebrate this signature event’s 10th anniversary!

We invite you to learn more about the Alumni Association through these pages and on our website — alumni.sandiego.edu. And stop by the Degheri Alumni Center when you visit Alcalá Park. We look forward to seeing you in your Torero Blue!

In Torero Spirit,

Gerry Rodrigues ’97 (BBA) Incoming President of USD Alumni Association

Charles Bass, MPA Senior Director of Alumni Relations

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Social Media Engagement Instagram

Facebook

1,939

13,866

Twitter

LinkedIn

1,336

8,228

Total number of alumni connected through social media engagement = 25,369

Event Attendance

3,446

1,685

257

154

Torero Clubs

Homecoming and Family Weekend

Alumni Honors

Christmas Mass

764

173

339

4,354

Wine Classic

International Reunions

Torero Takeover

Other Event Attendees

Total number of event attendees = 11,172

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Alumni Association Highlights

EVENTS

BY THE NUMBERS

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AC T I V E V O LU N T E E R S

9th Annual Wine Classic The spirit of generosity combined with beautiful weather made this year’s Wine Classic another huge success. Twenty-seven wineries, 764 attendees, 19 sponsors and 50 volunteers generously contributed their resources to pull off this staple alumni fundraiser, which has generated more than $450,000 for the Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund.

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TOTA L S P O N S O R S

218 TOTA L E V E N T S

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TO R E R O C LU B E V E N T S

2nd Annual Brew Classic The Brew Project, an alumni-owned, full-service restaurant and bar serving local craft microbrews, was our gracious host for one of our newest and most popular fundraisers.

Beer from nine local San Diego breweries and great food united 170 USD alumni and friends to raise $2,500 for the Alumni Connections fund and $1,000 toward improvements to Copley Library.

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L EVENTS

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Torero Clubs USD Torero Clubs are a way for our alumni and parents to engage with one another and connect with the USD community. These regional groups provide networking, social and service activities. Everyone is always welcome!

For our alumni, we hope that home is wherever Toreros are, even if that’s across the globe.

S E AT T L E, WA S H. Number of Alumni: 1,391 Club President: Scott Weaver ’92 (BBA) toreronetwork.sandiego.edu/seattle

Don’t live near one of our regional clubs? Join the Alumni Association on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram or the Torero Network, the online password-protected database of all USD alumni.

C H E C K O U T T H E C LU B I N YO U R A R E A! Boston, Mass.

Chicago, Ill. Dallas, Texas Denver, Colo.

Honolulu, Hawaii Inland Empire, Calif.

Kansas City, Mo. Las Vegas, Nev. Los Angeles, Calif.

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.

New York, N.Y. Orange County, Calif.

Phoenix, Ariz.

Portland, Ore. Reno/Tahoe, Nev./Calif.

Sacramento, Calif.

Salt Lake City, Utah San Diego, Calif.

San Diego-North County, Calif.

Seattle, Wash.

B AY A R E A, C A L I F. Number of Alumni: 4,826 Club President: James Perkins ‘97 (BBA) toreronetwork.sandiego.edu/siliconvalley

For more information, go to alumni.sandiego.edu and click on Communities.

LO S A N G E L E S, C A L I F. Number of Alumni: 5,496 Club President: Stephanie LaRussa ’03 (BA) toreronetwork.sandiego.edu/la

S A N D I E G O, C A L I F. Number of Alumni: 26,272 Club President: Kas Gallucci ‘07 (BBA) toreronetwork.sandiego.edu/sandiego

H O N O LU LU, H AWA I I Number of Alumni: 402 Club President: Thom Millard ’91 (JD) toreronetwork.sandiego.edu/honolulu

P H O E N I X, A R I Z. Number of Alumni: 1,160 Club Presidents: Paul Bisceglia ’04 (BA) and Jeanmarie Bisceglia ’02 (BA), ’08 (JD) toreronetwork.sandiego.edu/phoenix

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Across the Globe D E N V E R, CO LO. Number of Alumni: 435 Interim President: Evan Falivene ’10 (MS) toreronetwork.sandiego.edu/denver

N E W YO R K , N.Y. Number of Alumni: 1,788 Club President: Nicholas Severson ‘07 (BA) toreronetwork.sandiego.edu/nyc

M I N N E A P O L I S, M I N N. Number of Alumni: 265 Club President: Leslie Helmbacher ’03 (BBA) toreronetwork.sandiego.edu/twincities

WA S H I N G TO N D.C. C H I C AG O, I L L. Number of Alumni: 567 Club President: Brittany Hall ’07 (BA/BBA) toreronetwork.sandiego.edu/chicago

Number of Alumni: 1,845 Club Presidents: Matthew Dolan ’96 (JD) and Karin Dolan ’91 toreronetwork.sandiego.edu/washingtondc

I N T E R N AT I O N A L TO R E R O C LU B AC T I V I T I E S Events held in: DA L L A S, T E XA S Number of Alumni: 587 Club President: Britt Heady ‘10 (BA) toreronetwork.sandiego.edu/dallas

Italy Switzerland Japan Mexico

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USD Alumni Participation Alumni Involvement

Student Involvement

Alumni Leading Change These metrics represent numerous living, breathing examples of the Torero spirit of philanthropy. By making annual gifts to USD in any amount, alumni make the conscious decision to support the Torero community that’s responsible for leading change in the world. These contributions help to increase USD’s national ranking and brand, and preserve the exceptional USD student experience for generations to come.

10.6% Overall Alumni Participation (Undergrad/Graduate) 10.9% Undergraduate Alumni Participation 44.5%

Student Giving

Torero Club Event Attendees Participation

92%

Alumni Board Participation

88.5%

Torero Club Leader Participation

Alumni Philanthropy

This student-driven campaign focuses on creating a culture of giving and educating students about philanthropy at USD. Student Alumni Association, Senior Class Legacy and the GIFT committee collaborate on the Thank a GIFTer/Be A GIFTer week in February.

Torero Regional Rally A little friendly competition never hurt, and our Torero Regional Rally continues to help motivate USD alumni nationwide to become active donors.

Toreros across the country are encouraged to make at least one gift over the course of the year to count toward their region’s overall participation percentage, all in the name of boosting USD’s national ranking and providing scholarships to students in need. This year, Chicago and Kansas City achieved the highest participation rates, while the Reno/Tahoe region achieved the most improved participation rate of all regions. Three current students who associate with each of these three regions will receive a $2,000 Alumni Endowed scholarship toward their 2017-2018 academic year.

17.65%

Kansas City Minneapolis

16.28%

Washington, DC

16.18% 15.66%

Chicago

14.27%

San Diego Reno/Tahoe (MOST IMPROVED!)

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11.03%

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Senior Class Legacy Created in 1989, the Senior Class Legacy is USD’s longest standing student philanthropy tradition that is 100 percent for students, by students. In FY17, 50.75 percent of seniors gave to USD, and 781 students gave to their class legacy scholarship fund. Their participation resulted in more than $14,500 toward scholarships for this year’s incoming first-year class.

Stewardship and Impact Scholarship Programs Stewarded by the USD Alumni Association

Alumni Endowed Scholarship Year Established: 2006 Students Awarded: 90

Fair Market Value: $1.5M+ Dollars Awarded: $187,625

Thank you to the numerous USD alumni who have given generously to this fund. Thank you to the Alumni Association Board of Directors for advocating for this fund and helping to identify it as an area of critical need.

Comité Mexico Scholarship Year Established: 2009 Fair Market Value: $60,000+

Students Awarded: 3 Dollars Awarded: $6,500

Thank you to the Mexican alumni, parents and friends who established this fund to foster a strong bond between USD and its Mexican constituents through outreach efforts with the Mexican community throughout Mexico, San Diego County and the Southern California region. This scholarship helps support students of Mexican descent who are helping to carry out this mission.

Daniel L. Burkett Memorial Scholarship Year Established: 2010 Fair Market Value: $240,000+

Danny Burkett Memorial Scholarship Recipient

“I am inexpressibly humbled to be accepting this scholarship in remembrance of the exemplary friend, student, and person that Daniel was.

With my immense appreciation, I would like to say thank you to all of the family, friends, alumni, and donors for their generosity and for welcoming me into their community.”

— Jonah Herold ’19

Kyle O’Connell Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Students Awarded: 9 Dollars Awarded: $35,000

Thank you to Danny’s friends and family who generously established and help to maintain this scholarship by means of an annual golf tournament fundraiser. Thank you to all alumni who have given to this fund to help honor Danny’s legacy and benefit current USD students who embody his spirit.

Kyle O’Connell Memorial Scholarship Year Established: 2008 Fair Market Value: $160,000+

Gift Impact

Students Awarded: 24 Dollars Awarded: $61,600

Thank you to Michael ’87 (BBA) and Julia ’88 (BBA) O’Connell who generously established this scholarship to honor their son’s fight against cancer. Kyle O’Connell’s legacy lives on to support students whose academic, professional and personal endeavors focus on finding a cure for cancer, helping to comfort cancer patients and their loved ones or advocating for cancer care and research.

“I would like to express my gratitude towards all of the alumni and donors who have made this scholarship possible for myself and other Toreros. I hope to honor Kyle’s inspirational legacy through my future work as a physician and clinical researcher and intend to be a part of the effort that finds the cure for cancer.”

— James Ricketts ’19

Therese Whitcomb Scholarship Recipient

Therese Whitcomb Alumni Scholarship Year Established: 2004 Fair Market Value: $175,000+

Students Awarded: 36 Dollars Awarded: $78,000

Thank you to the alumni who created this fund in honor of the first transfer student and graduate of the University of San Diego, Terry Whitcomb ’53 (BA). This fund continues to support students who demonstrate exceptional service to USD and the community.

“Thank you to the USD alumni and donors for allowing me to be a better leader, scholar, and make the most of my time at USD. I hope to use my education to make a difference in our world and help create a more sustainable future.”

— TinTin Luu ’19

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Torero Takeover One city … 17 events … one day …

The sum of it all made for a successful premier of the Torero Takeover, a San Diego alumni event that has the potential to become a signature Alumni Association event for years to come.

All USD alumni that reside throughout San Diego County were invited to participate in 17 social, educational and physical activities all taking place on May 6th, 2017, including events in conjunction with alumni-owned businesses and alumni-run organizations.

The mission was simple: To celebrate the USD community while simultaneously supporting alumni-owned businesses and alumni-run organizations, and to build alumni participation in Leading Change: The Campaign for USD.

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“On behalf of the Alumni Association, we’d like to thank the roughly 340 alumni, friends, family, staff and faculty who participated in the first ever Torero Takeover! It was a fantastic day bringing together the San Diego Torero community with events ranging from hiking to happy hour throughout America’s Finest City. Even President Jim Harris made stops along the way from La Jolla to Pacific Beach and our very own Linda Vista!”

— Charles Bass, MPA, Senior Director of Alumni Relations

Alumni At-a-Glance and Corporate Partnership Programs Alumni by Degree

Meet Our Alumni

52%

40%

8%

Undergrad Alumni : 39,780 total

Grad Alumni: 29,983 total

Dual Degrees: 5,952 total

Alumni by Current Location (Top-Three)

California Counties

States

Outside the U.S.

San Diego 26,272 Los Angeles 5,496 Orange 4,716

Washington 1,775 Arizona 1,603 Colorado 1,527

Canada 158 Mexico 178 France 115

Los Angeles Torero Club President

“Attending USD was a wonderful decision that has shaped my future.

The experiences I had as a student, and now as an alumna, are so priceless that I want to do what I can to share these opportunities with others. My days at Alcalá Park may have come to a close, but my existence as a Torero will last a lifetime.”

— Stephanie LaRussa ’03 (BA)

Alumni by School

36% 29% 21% 9% 3% 1% >1%

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 24,570

USD Alumni Association Board of Directors

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 19,848 SCHOOL OF LAW (14,673) SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION SCIENCES 6,427 HAHN SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE 2,350 SHILEYMARCOS SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING 767 JOAN B. KROC SCHOOL OF PEACE STUDIES 215

Corporate Partnership Programs

Alumni receive special discounts from the following corporate partners: Bartell Hotels Richard Bartell, ’75 (JD), has extended a preferred discount at all seven premier Bartell properties when USD alumni, students, parents and employees book online. Ten percent of every alumni room purchase is donated to support USD student scholarships. Visit usdpartnership.com for details.

“I stay involved because I believe that USD is only as strong as its alumni and their participation. I want to give back to the university that gave me so much. While of course financial donations are always good, my time and direct involvement are far more impactful. Besides all that, I just love the place and enjoy being on campus!

Go Toreros!” ­— Vince Moiso ’95 (BA)

Liberty Mutual USD alumni qualify for special discounts on auto, home and renter’s insurance through Group Savings Plus® from Liberty Mutual.

For more information and a free, no-obligation quote, visit USD’s personalized Liberty Mutual webpage at libertymutual.com/usdaa.

USE Credit Union (USECU) USD has partnered with USECU, giving alumni access to its Home Advantage program, which features home search tools, a network of top agents (including USD alumni) and a cash-back rebate.

View offers and join at usecu.org/usdaa.

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JOIN US ON CAMPUS! Founders’ Gala Nov. 11, 2017 Alumni Christmas Mass Dec. 16, 2017 Alumni Honors April 28, 2018 Wine Classic Weekend July 14-15, 2018

ALUMNI RELATIONS Degheri Alumni Center, Suite 137, 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492 (619) 260-4819 • email: alumni@sandiego.edu • alumni.sandiego.edu