During our 45th reunion year, we ask you to support our class reunion giving effort to demonstrate our appreciation for the University that gave us so much. This year, our goal is to inspire 215 classmates to make a gift! Don't wait for someone else to do it. We need you! Please participate today. Every gift, every year matters.
Why Should I Give?
The annual giving rate is a large part of the formula to determine ranking in publications such as U.S. News and World Report. A high ranking helps SMU attract the best and brightest students and faculty, thus increasing the prestige of this great University.
Some foundations and other grant-making organizations look at the number of gifts rather than dollar amounts when determining grant requests. Your gift could help SMU secure thousands of dollars in funding.
An annual gift of any size each and every year indicates an alumni’s vote of confidence and symbolizes their inspired gratitude for their experience at SMU.
When measuring alumni giving participation, a $100 gift counts the same as a $1 million gift. Gifts to any area of SMU count as reunion year gifts and are part of the Second Century Campaign totals.
Because SMU’s base of support is lower than its’ peers, the Board of Trustees has set a goal of SMU’s Centennial Campaign to focus on annual support. By 2015, SMU hopes 25% of its alumni will consistently make annual gifts.
Join us in celebrating our reunion year with a gift to SMU. Help us reach our goal and show your SMU pride. View more information on why your gift makes a difference.
All gifts to SMU from January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012 count toward our class goal!
If you have already made a gift this year, we thank you! Your participation
matters.
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