Board of Trustees and Alumni Board of Directors gave $35,000We're going All In, All Week!
All In is more than a fundraising challenge. All In for Dominican is an annual tradition for alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends to come together and support our University. Between March 22 through March 26, we're asking our community to come together and show their #PenguinPride and support our current and future Penguins. For a whole week, we will enjoy Dominican memories, spirit, trivia, and more while increasing support and making a difference in the lives of our students.
It’s all about participation! During this year’s All In for Dominican, the Alumni Board of Directors and Board of Trustees have set challenge gifts to contribute $35,000 to the campaign if we are able to secure 500 individual gifts. Every gift counts—no matter the size—and will make a difference at Dominican!
Huddle up, Penguins!
Join us for the following activities to connect with classmates, show support for your student, or spread some Dominican cheer.
March 22: TAG (Thank-A-Giver) Day
TAG (Thank-A-Giver), you're it! Kick off the week by showing your appreciation for some of Dominican’s most loyal supporters on @DominicanAlumni's Facebook page.
Follow along on @DominicanAlumni’s Instagram page for a virtual scavenger hunt and a chance to win a Dominican Alumni water bottle and All In for Dominican t-shirt!
March 23: #PenguinPride Day
Huddle up, Penguins! You’re encouraged to show your #PenguinPride with the Chilly Gram Exchange on Instagram. Join us at 5:30pm for Dominican Trivia Night with a twist! A guest mixologist will guide you through crafting a signature Dominican cocktail, Chilly's Whiskey Sour. Register now.
March 24: Day of Giving
Together, we can make a difference! Your gift of any amount will help us unlock $75,000 in challenge and matching gifts!
March 25: Living the Dominican Values: Philanthropy Career Panel
Join us at 5:30 pm for a lively moderated discussion with alumni who work in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. Panelists will answer questions, share how the Dominican values helped guide their path after graduation, and offer advice to students and alumni interested in the field. Register now.
March 26: Firebrand Friday
Dominican’s student run yearbook, known as the Firebrand, captured the essence of life as a Penguin (or Hound!) and the Dominican spirit each one of us carry and cast into all aspects of our lives. On this day, share your favorite Dominican memory through photo, poem, artwork, or any way you’d like to spread Dominican cheer! View the submissions from fellow Penguins that have shared their favorite memories.
Despite the circumstances, Penguins continue to stand united. We came together to support scholarships, schools, and programs to create new experiences and opportunities for Dominican students.
We set a record this year! More than 800 donors made gifts totaling $189,204. Together, we unlocked the challenge and matching gifts. This outpouring of generosity makes a tremendous impact by providing the means necessary for our amazing, dynamic students to thrive on campus and beyond.
To all who gave, thank you for your kindness and generosity. Please watch the video above for our heartfelt words of gratitude from us to you.
981 days ago by Sophia De QuattroIt's Firebrand Friday, Penguins!
View the submissions from fellow Penguins that have shared their favorite memories. To add your own, email alumni@dominican.edu.
Please caption your photos with any names, dates, and locations for context. We look forward to seeing how you'll choose to reflect on your Dominican experience.
You're also encouraged to post your favorite Dominican memory through photo, poem, artwork, on socials and tag our @DominicanAlumni account!
- "It made me a better person."
- "DU gave me the confidence to start my own business!"
- "My donation supports future healthcare workers!"
- "Friendly faculty and helpful staff."
- "It is outstanding."
- "Dominican supported me!"
- "I got my BA and MBA there and DUC makes a difference on and off campus!"
Plus hundreds of other reasons!
Thank you to our Dominican family that chooses to support our students and our University. Upload a photo on social and tag the @DominicanAlumni Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #AllinforDominican to share why you support DU!
We did it, Pengs! But the day isn’t over yet… while we are thrilled to have reached the goal, we know that there is still more to be done to support students. If you haven't had a chance to donate, there is still time to make an impact. Thank you to everyone who has gone All In so far.
985 days ago by Sophia De Quattro
Want to know how your gift changes lives? Here’s a visual. 🐧
And—in case you haven’t heard it enough already—any dollar amount WILL make an impact! From lab equipment that will prepare hundreds of essential workers, to important life experiences that will shape an individual’s perspective on the world, your donation has the ability to make Dominican a place that supports students in reaching their full potential.
Chilly the Penguin guided us through the ultimate #PenguinPride Day with a Chilly Gram exchange on our Dominican Alumni Instagram page.
Save + edit or print out the photo below to design your very own Chilly the Penguin Gram! Email your masterpiece to alumni@dominican.edu
Not only have we surpassed 30% of our goal of 500 donors, we also collectively generated 350+ likes, 80 comments of gratitude, and 20 shares for our DU Donor Spotlights on the Dominican Alumni Facebook page.
If you haven't already, take a moment to thank our amazing DU donors that have consecutively given back to our community for years at a time.
Receive a curated set of Zoom Backgrounds
When you log in, share your personal link, and get 1 friend to give.
Receive a Dominican Alumni Hydro Flask sticker
When you log in, share your personal link, and get 3 friends to give.
Receive a Dominican Alumni license plate
When you log in, share your personal link, and get 5 friends to give.
Receive a personal voicemail greeting from President-elect Nicola Pitchford
When you log in, share your personal link, and get 10 friends to give.
Donors
View All Donors
| Affiliation | Donors | $ Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1 | $20 |
| 1959 | 2 | $120 |
| 1960 | 1 | $50 |
| 1961 | 4 | $720 |
| 1962 | 3 | $186 |
| 1963 | 2 | $620 |
| 1965 | 2 | $300 |
| 1966 | 4 | $351 |
| 1967 | 3 | $359 |
| 1968 | 4 | $400 |
| 1969 | 7 | $3,390 |
| 1970 | 3 | $190 |
| 1971 | 1 | $200 |
| 1972 | 6 | $766 |
| 1973 | 3 | $300 |
| 1976 | 2 | $619 |
| 1977 | 3 | $275 |
| 1979 | 1 | $50 |
| 1980 | 1 | $25 |
| 1981 | 1 | $100 |
| 1982 | 2 | $150 |
| 1984 | 1 | $25 |
| 1985 | 5 | $325 |
| 1986 | 1 | $0 |
| 1987 | 3 | $150 |
| 1988 | 2 | $375 |
| 1989 | 1 | $164 |
| 1990 | 2 | $550 |
| 1993 | 3 | $250 |
| 1994 | 4 | $5,517 |
| 1995 | 2 | $100 |
| 1996 | 1 | $20 |
| 1997 | 2 | $175 |
| 1998 | 4 | $125 |
| 1999 | 4 | $458 |
| 2001 | 2 | $150 |
| 2002 | 10 | $1,645 |
| 2003 | 2 | $100 |
| 2004 | 8 | $2,270 |
| 2005 | 8 | $784 |
| 2006 | 13 | $650 |
| 2007 | 3 | $50 |
| 2008 | 7 | $913 |
| 2009 | 3 | $300 |
| 2010 | 8 | $1,253 |
| 2011 | 4 | $1,775 |
| 2012 | 5 | $533 |
| 2013 | 2 | $300 |
| 2014 | 8 | $410 |
| 2015 | 19 | $1,849 |
| 2016 | 9 | $320 |
| 2017 | 12 | $1,089 |
| 2018 | 12 | $1,129 |
| 2019 | 11 | $381 |
| 2020 | 8 | $778 |
| 2021 | 7 | $459 |
| 2022 | 19 | $4,318 |
| 2023 | 28 | $3,034 |
| 2024 | 26 | $1,953 |
| 2025 | 1 | $20 |
| Designation | Donors | $ Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Close the Gap Scholarship | 95 | $11,572 |
| Scholarships | 52 | $5,469 |
| Barowsky School of Business Scholarship | 49 | $9,275 |
| Athletics | 45 | $3,386 |
| Academic Excellence | 44 | $6,612 |
| Dominican Fund | 42 | $4,589 |
| Campus Ministry | 35 | $4,386 |
| School of Health and Natural Sciences | 32 | $3,106 |
| BFA Dance Scholarship | 26 | $12,728 |
| School of Liberal Arts & Education | 20 | $2,856 |
| Student Life | 19 | $3,167 |
| Global Education Travel Stipends | 12 | $925 |
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