Southwestern Giving Day 2024

1,221

Donors

76% of 1,600 Donor goal

$793,107

Donated

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Southwestern Annual Fund

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161% 199 Donorsfunded$485,338 Donated

SU Emergency Fund

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80% 28 Donorscampaign ended$8,053 Donated

Southwestern Fund for Emergency Scholarships

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71% 17 Donorscampaign ended$7,125 Donated

Cat Partners

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109% 71 Donorsfunded$4,397 Donated

Distinctive Collections and Archives

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120% 19 Donorsfunded$2,402 Donated

Fine Arts

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46% 46 Donorscampaign ended$4,621 Donated

Greek Life

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169% 169 Donorsfunded$34,740 Donated

High Impact Experiences

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70% 42 Donorscampaign ended$10,620 Donated

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Center (JEDI)

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86% 43 Donorscampaign ended$3,546 Donated

Kinesiology

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68% 21 Donorscampaign ended$6,890 Donated

Pirate Bikes

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65% 48 Donorscampaign ended$7,165 Donated

Pirate Pantry

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118% 18 Donorsfunded$2,360 Donated

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Lauren Strilich matched $5 for each donor, donating a total of $50Just for Staff Support Fund

Becca Horton Epperley matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $150Just for Class of 2007

Maria Kruger & David Seiler matched $5 for each donor, donating a total of $250Just for Captain's Academy (First-Generation Students)

The Martin Family matched $5 for each donor, donating a total of $250

Anonymous matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $250Just for Cat Partners

Berkeley Burch-Martinez matched $4 for each donor, donating a total of $250

Berkeley Burch-Martinez matched $2 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $500

Jean Janssen matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $500Just for Allison Dickson Delta Delta Delta Endowed Scholarship

Karen Hanson-Flowers matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $500Just for Pirate Bikes

Kelly Lessard matched $1 for each donor, donating a total of $36Just for Cat Partners

Joe Bourne matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $1,000Just for Pep Band

Jean T Janssen matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $1,000Just for Southwestern Fund (Annual Fund)

Nancy Shilling matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $1,000Just for Distinctive Collections & Archives (Special Collections)

Dan and Jenn Hilliard & Jenn Hilliard matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $1,000Just for Pirate Pantry

Anonymous matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $2,000

Compass Outdoor Design matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $2,500Just for Baseball

An Anonymous Donor matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $3,000Just for Swimming & Diving

Sue Stauffer Harshman matched $2 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $5,000Just for High Impact Experiences (HIE) Fund

Berkeley Burch-Martinez, Parent of Sterling Martinez matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $5,000Just for Pirate Bikes

Thomas and Susan Brown and Melissa Brown, Class of 2000 matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $5,000Just for SU Emergency Fund

Thomas and Susan Brown and Melissa Brown, Class of 2000 matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $5,000Just for Southwestern Fund for Emergency Scholarships

Board of Visitor Members matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $5,000Just for Kinesiology

Berkeley Burch-Martinez, Parent of Sterling Martinez matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $5,000Just for Modern Languages

Julie Nelson Clark & Ronny Clark matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $5,000Just for George Nelson Endowed Music Scholarship

Anonymous matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $5,300Just for Football

Parent Leadership Council matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $9,350Just for Parents

Jeanine & Nick Piskurich, Board of Visitors & parents of a young alum matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $10,000Just for Classes between 2008 & 2023

Anonymous matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $30,000Just for Baseball

Class of 1964 Alumnus matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $150,000Just for Alumni

President Trombley, the Board of Trustees, and the Board of Visitors matched $1 for each $1 donated, donating a total of $180,000Just for Southwestern Fund (Annual Fund)

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Jean Whewell gave $120 because 4 donors gaveJust for Library Initiatives

Maria Kruger & David Seiler gave $250 because 50 donors gaveJust for Faculty/Staff

Craig McKinney & Brandon Mosley gave $250 because 10 donors gaveJust for Edward L. Kain Endowed Scholarship

Kenda Jameson Evans gave $250 because $250 was given by donors

Berkeley Burch-Martinez gave $250 because 250 donors gave

Chesney Family gave $500 because $500 was given by donorsJust for Cat Partners

Kelly Lessard gave $500 because $500 was given by donors

JC Bunch & Sheridan Bunch gave $500 because 50 donors gaveJust for Baseball

Anonymous gave $2,000 because 50 donors gaveJust for Students

Anonymous gave $5,000 because 500 donors gave

Anonymous gave $5,000 because 1000 donors gave

Anonymous gave $15,000 because 25 donors gaveJust for Men's Soccer

Anonymous gave $20,000 because 60 donors gaveJust for Dorothy Bruner ZTA Endowed Scholarship

Anonymous gave $100,000 because 1600 donors gave

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About

Southwestern Giving Day 2024 has started! For the next 1840 minutes, we are asking the entire SU community to come together to support the programs, pursuits, and passions that mean so much to them.

Unlock fun matches and challenges throughout the day! There will be lots of on-campus events happening for our students to get involved! Help us celebrate our biggest philanthropic day of the year!

Gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated, and when we bring them together, we ensure the future of a place that means so much to each of us.

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We are so thankful for you!

Thank you, Southwestern community, for supporting our students and showing what can be accomplished when we come together during Southwestern Giving Day! Over the past two days, we've raised over $790,000 from 1,221 donors supporting over 100 various funds, departments, scholarships, student organizations, and teams.

This would not be possible without the amazing donors who offered matching and challenge gifts as well our advocates who shared Southwestern Giving Day with their networks. We also had a blast celebrating our students, faculty, and staff during our on-campus events!

Thank you for your loyalty, your generosity, and your care of our students, both current and future. Together we create an incredible learning experience and also lifelong friends.

From all of us across campus, thank you!

184 days ago by Lauren Strilich

Another $5,000 unlocked!

Thank you to the over 1,000 donors to Southwestern University! You unlocked an additional $5,000 to support our students and campus community. The deadline has been extended to midnight CDT.

Share Southwestern Giving Day with your classmates, roommates, teammates, family, and friends by using the sharing buttons!

185 days ago by Lauren Strilich

🚨Giving Day Extended🚨

Huge news, Southwestern Supporters! So many generous donors offered matching dollars and challenge gifts that are still available that we are extending Giving Day until midnight CDT to ensure we have time to seize these opportunities!

Please help us spread this news so donors can increase their gifts' impact and still be a part of Giving Day with this additional time!

185 days ago by Lauren Strilich

You unlocked $5,000!

Thank you to our first 500 donors! You unlocked a $5,000 Challenge. Share Southwestern Giving Day with your networks by using the sharing buttons to help us reach our goal of 1,600 donors to Southwestern University.

186 days ago by Lauren Strilich

Advocate Tips and Tricks

Spread the word about Southwestern Giving Day 2024 with your netwrok! Encourage your classmates, teammates, roommates, and friends to participate! Here's some tips and tricks to help! Visit the Volunteer Toolkit for more info.

188 days ago by Jayden Hughes

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Top Areas of SupportThese are the areas that have received the most donors!

Designations	Donors	Raised ($)
Women's Locker Room Renovation	0	$0
The Greater Austin Association Endowed Scholarship Fund	0	$0
Class of 1993 Scholarship	1	$100
Spiritual & Religious Life	3	$500
Parent Fund	2	$9,600
Business	0	$0
Athletic Training	11	$361
Center for Academic Success	1	$200
Class of 2002 Scholarship	1	$50
Wally Pilcher ’95 Alpha Phi Omega Endowed Scholarship	10	$197
Feminist Studies	4	$35
Class of 2017 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter Room	1	$75
Class of 2025 Scholarship	0	$0
Class of 1958 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Greek Life Advisor	0	$0
Science Internships	0	$0
Black Student Union	4	$50
Business Club	6	$220
Modern Languages	7	$5,340
Track and Field	0	$0
Class of 2024 Scholarship	3	$61
Coach Jim Mallon Endowed Fund	2	$50
Health Services	2	$25
Communication Studies	2	$25
Phi Beta Kappa Membership Fund	0	$0
Spring Breakaway (Destination: Service)	0	$0
Class of 2022 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Chinese	0	$0
Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
The Dan C. Hilliard Endowed Scholarship	4	$150
Austin Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Bob Lancaster Award	0	$0
Thomas White Memorial Kappa Alpha Order Scholarship	4	$1,006
Class of 2021 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Strength & Conditioning	0	$0
Dr. Jimmy Smith Kinesiology Endowed Research Fund	2	$60
Earl Lee Moseley, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund	2	$500
The Big Event	0	$0
Cross Country	4	$580
Disaster Recovery Fund	0	$0
Amanda Shy Memorial Scholarship	0	$0
Art History	1	$25
Economics	1	$25
Class of 1995 Endowed Scholarship	6	$3,175
Class of 1972 Endowed Scholarship	1	$250
Jack & Dana Albright Endowed Scholarship	2	$250
Class of 1967 Endowed Scholarship	2	$100
Class of 2019 Endowed Scholarship	2	$50
Class of 2016 Scholarship	0	$0
Class of 2020 Scholarship	0	$0
Chemistry and Biochemistry	3	$570
Florence Gould Scholarship	1	$50
Class of 1971 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Art	2	$40
Kappa Alpha House Fund	5	$714
Matthew Boeer Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Fountainwood Observatory	0	$0
Lori and Erik Hapst Endowed Fund	2	$100
Jaime J. Woody Endowed Mosaic Fund	3	$100
Community-Engaged Learning	0	$0
Best Buddies	0	$0
SCOPE Program	2	$150
The Jean Janssen and Stephen Pate Endowed Scholarship	2	$25
Asian Student Association	1	$250
Doug Hooker Endowed Scholarship	3	$65
Class of 2023 Endowed Scholarship	1	$100
Dixon Scholarship	0	$0
Gwen Kennedy Neville Endowment	0	$0
Physics	3	$750
BEE-Co	5	$630
Music	5	$150
Pirate Fund for Athletics	5	$160
Edward L. Kain Endowed Fund for Collaborative Research in Sociology	1	$100
Class of 1977 Scholarship	2	$150
Tennis	11	$1,110
Tuition Exchange Scholarship	0	$0
Student Government Association (SGA)	0	$0
Pi Kappa Alpha House Fund	9	$1,875
Education	5	$350
Philosophy	0	$0
Women's Basketball	8	$1,290
Andrew Walker Endowed Scholarship	1	$100
Sociology/Anthropology	4	$115
Mood-Bridwell Hall Renovation	2	$25,000
Political Science	4	$325
Reproductive Justice Alliance	1	$15
Southwestern University Police	0	$0
Class of 1997 Endowed Scholarship	1	$250
Megaphone	0	$0
Class of 1982 Scholarship	0	$0
Purdy Endowed Fund for Collaborative Research	0	$0
English	0	$0
Student Philanthropy Council	1	$25
Muslim Student Association	1	$100
Class of 2018 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Jan Dawson Endowed Scholarship	7	$525
Class of 2015 Scholarship	2	$1
George Nelson Endowed Music Scholarship	6	$5,175
SIRA/Intramurals	0	$0
Class of 1978 Scholarship	2	$100
Class of 1973 Scholarship	6	$550
The Fred R. Hilgeman Endowed Scholarship	6	$700
Religion	3	$300
SEAK	1	$50
Dr. Robert L. Soulen Endowed Scholarship	4	$200
Dr. Tex Kassen Endowed Fund	0	$0
Kappa Sigma Iota Chapter Endowed Scholarship	3	$525
Debby Ellis Writing Center	1	$50
Kristine Elizabeth Olsta Class of 1992 Endowed Book and Collections	0	$0
Glada Munt Athletic Director Suite	0	$0
Math/Computer Science	11	$1,650
Student/Faculty Research	1	$20
Student Activities	0	$0
Theatre	9	$950
HALO (Hispanic and Latinx Organization)	3	$555
Biology	4	$200
Pi Kappa Alpha Housing Scholarship	12	$990
Pi Kappa Alpha - Alpha Omicron Centennial Scholarship	10	$1,925
Golf	9	$1,875
History	6	$625
Psychology	2	$15
Pep Band	9	$1,724
Counseling Services	0	$0
Class of 1976 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Pirates for Pride	4	$280
Captain's Academy	5	$285
Cat Partners	71	$4,397
Southwestern Fund for Student Scholarships	14	$2,580
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Center (JEDI)	17	$971
Hispanic Leadership & Service Endowed Scholarship	1	$50
Allison Dickson Delta Delta Delta Endowed Scholarship	36	$2,445
The Gabe Wiley Lawson and Phi Delta Theta “The Road Goes on Forever” Endowed Scholarship	8	$525
Sarofim Fine Arts Fund	6	$2,145
Community Garden	5	$150
Edward L. Kain Endowed Scholarship	4	$400
Kappa Delta Chi Chapter Room	14	$1,200
Men's Basketball	7	$1,450
Cheer and Pom Squads	6	$3,071
Men's Lacrosse	10	$2,775
Football	52	$10,651
Volleyball	12	$1,130
Center for Career and Professional Development	9	$750
Southwestern Fund for Emergency Scholarships	17	$7,125
Mask & Wig	13	$815
Nell Barnes Benold ’48 Zeta Tau Alpha Endowed Scholarship	8	$290
Pirate Pantry	19	$2,360
Other	32	$24,694
Dr. Kenny Sheppard Endowment for the SU Chorale	12	$495
Alpha Xi Delta Stephanie Quimby Memorial Endowed Scholarship	17	$605
Swimming & Diving	60	$10,894
Softball	11	$850
Staff Support Fund	17	$905
Jaysn Jameson Memorial Scholarship	6	$365
High Impact Experiences (HIE) Fund	24	$7,800
The Zeta Chapter-Alpha Delta Pi Endowed Scholarship	18	$699
Kinesiology	21	$6,890
Student Foundation	2	$10
Women's Soccer	25	$2,900
Study Abroad	10	$1,900
Special Collections	19	$2,402
Library Initiatives	19	$775
Southwestern Fund (Annual Fund)	193	$485,338
Men's Soccer	29	$16,005
Baseball	82	$59,020
SU Emergency Fund	28	$8,053
Pirate Bikes	48	$7,165
Women's Lacrosse	1	$50

Alumni Giving

Class Year	Donors	Raised ($)
1953	0	$0
2003	6	$1,064
1946	0	$0
1968	0	$0
1962	0	$0
1944	0	$0
1951	1	$100
1945	0	$0
1949	0	$0
1963	4	$500
1940	0	$0
1958	0	$0
1966	1	$100
1965	0	$0
1967	8	$875
1971	7	$613
1952	1	$250
2014	4	$60
2011	1	$25
1950	0	$0
2005	3	$125
1960	2	$150
1986	8	$5,575
2002	10	$4,235
1988	5	$2,150
2019	9	$855
1997	6	$1,030
1954	0	$0
1941	0	$0
1987	5	$1,075
2009	10	$525
1976	8	$1,600
1969	5	$450
1942	0	$0
1959	2	$100
1947	0	$0
1985	2	$100
1961	1	$100
1943	0	$0
2013	7	$1,625
1957	0	$0
2001	3	$1,000
1991	13	$7,125
1975	12	$1,300
2010	9	$2,400
2007	14	$675
1978	10	$2,450
1998	5	$3,675
1993	11	$3,200
1981	9	$3,464
1970	6	$475
1980	9	$2,475
1983	6	$1,700
2012	7	$551
1999	5	$3,250
1956	0	$0
1972	5	$5,900
1974	7	$3,500
1984	11	$4,175
1979	3	$200
1948	0	$0
1990	6	$1,275
2017	14	$987
2004	7	$825
1964	8	$252,560
1996	12	$3,820
1989	10	$1,650
2020	16	$1,060
1973	15	$9,675
2021	15	$405
2016	12	$1,620
2008	12	$5,830
1995	19	$7,215
1992	13	$3,350
2006	6	$2,255
1982	10	$5,664
1977	6	$750
2023	19	$950
2018	10	$650
2022	10	$620
2000	10	$3,500
1955	0	$0
2015	14	$371
1994	11	$18,220

Class Scholarships

Class Scholarship Funds	Donors	Raised ($)
Class of 2019 Endowed Scholarship	2	$50
Class of 1958 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Class of 2022 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Class of 1977 Scholarship	2	$150
Class of 2023 Endowed Scholarship	1	$100
Class of 1982 Scholarship	0	$0
Class of 2002 Scholarship	1	$50
Class of 1971 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Class of 2021 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Class of 1978 Scholarship	2	$100
Class of 2016 Scholarship	0	$0
Class of 1997 Endowed Scholarship	1	$250
Class of 1972 Endowed Scholarship	1	$250
Class of 2015 Scholarship	2	$1
Class of 2024 Scholarship	3	$61
Class of 2020 Scholarship	0	$0
Class of 1967 Endowed Scholarship	2	$100
Class of 1993 Scholarship	1	$100
Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Class of 2025 Scholarship	0	$0
Class of 2018 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Class of 2017 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Class of 1976 Endowed Scholarship	0	$0
Class of 1995 Endowed Scholarship	6	$3,175
Class of 1973 Scholarship	6	$550

Student Organizations

Student Organizations	Donors	Raised ($)
Student Government Association (SGA)	0	$0
SEAK	1	$50
Best Buddies	0	$0
Muslim Student Association	1	$100
Asian Student Association	1	$250
Reproductive Justice Alliance	1	$15
Spring Breakaway (Destination: Service)	0	$0
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Center (JEDI)	17	$971
Mask & Wig	13	$815
Student Foundation	2	$10
Pirates for Pride	4	$280
Megaphone	0	$0
Student Philanthropy Council	1	$25
Community Garden	5	$150
BEE-Co	5	$630
Black Student Union	4	$50
HALO (Hispanic and Latinx Organization)	3	$555
Cat Partners	71	$4,397

Greek Life

Greek Funds and Scholarships	Donors	Raised ($)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter Room	1	$75
Thomas White Memorial Kappa Alpha Order Scholarship	4	$1,006
Lori and Erik Hapst Endowed Fund	2	$100
Kappa Sigma Iota Chapter Endowed Scholarship	3	$525
Pi Kappa Alpha Housing Scholarship	12	$990
Kappa Alpha House Fund	5	$714
Nell Barnes Benold ’48 Zeta Tau Alpha Endowed Scholarship	8	$290
Pi Kappa Alpha - Alpha Omicron Centennial Scholarship	10	$1,925
Allison Dickson Delta Delta Delta Endowed Scholarship	36	$2,445
Pi Kappa Alpha House Fund	9	$1,875
The Gabe Wiley Lawson and Phi Delta Theta “The Road Goes on Forever” Endowed Scholarship	8	$525
Dorothy Bruner ZTA Endowed Scholarship	31	$21,765
Kappa Delta Chi Chapter Room	14	$1,200
Alpha Xi Delta Stephanie Quimby Memorial Endowed Scholarship	17	$605
The Zeta Chapter-Alpha Delta Pi Endowed Scholarship	18	$699

Pirate Athletics

Teams and Programs	Donors	Raised ($)
Men's Basketball	7	$1,450
Women's Basketball	8	$1,290
Women's Lacrosse	1	$50
Track and Field	0	$0
Cross Country	4	$580
Golf	9	$1,875
Volleyball	12	$1,130
Tennis	11	$1,110
Softball	11	$850
Men's Lacrosse	10	$2,775
Men's Soccer	29	$16,005
Women's Soccer	25	$2,900
Baseball	82	$59,020
Swimming & Diving	60	$10,894
Football	52	$10,651