ANNUAL GIVING IN ACTION
WHO BENEFITS?
Annual Giving makes it possible for students to be involved in more than 130 clubs, organizations, and athletic teams from Amnesty International, ballroom dancing and pinochle, to the Juggling Club, Kiltie Marching Band and fraternities and sororities.
WHO BENEFITS?
Because of annual gifts to Carnegie Mellon, financial aid increased by more than $2.2 million, surpassing $53 million in total financial aid.
WHO BENEFITS?
As a result of annual gifts, students received more than 400 small research grants last year, including projects such as creating a fingerprint recognition system, developing an analysis of automobile emissions and producing a full-length feature film.
WHY DO I GIVE?
“I give back because I realize how important those years at Carnegie Mellon have been for me. What I learned there has served me well as a foundation for graduate school, and beyond.”
Karen O’Toole
HS 1975
Attorney, The Board of Bar Overseers
WHY DO I GIVE?
“Today, I’m working with technology companies including EDS, Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP and Sun Microsystems. And my Carnegie Mellon experience is still helping me every day. Beyond just the ‘know-how,’ Carnegie Mellon has provided the networks and the opportunities that I could not have received anywhere else.”
Tim Liu
HS 1985
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Synergy3
WHY DO I GIVE?
“Whether it’s buying a brick, investing in the Library, or giving to the unrestricted Carnegie Mellon Fund, all of our gifts support our students.”
Everett Tademy
Assistant Vice President for Diversity and Equal Opportunity Services;
University Ombudsman; Co-Chair, Faculty & Staff Annual Fund Committee
WHY DO I GIVE?
“From day one, the Carnegie Mellon experience has been nothing short of ‘WOW!’ We support Carnegie Mellon because we know that the funds we raise go directly to the incredible experience that has made our daughter’s undergraduate years everything we had hoped for!”
Robert and Vicki Lynn
Parents of Abby Lynn, A 2006
WHY DO I GIVE?
“Many of us give every year to support our Alma Mater for what it gave us – a career, friends for life, and the recognition of a degree from Carnegie Mellon – on which you can never put a price.”
Dick Elder
S 1966
Class of 1966 Reunion Giving Chair
WHY DO I GIVE?
“From the day I started, it was clear that the name Carnegie Mellon would get my foot in the door, but the education it provided would secure my success. Today, I’m working in Hollywood, following my dream, and truly grateful that Carnegie Mellon donors have helped make this all possible.”
Cory Cope
A 2003
WHY DO I GIVE?
“A gift is a tangible way to express your vote of confidence in the university. Even as an undergraduate student, you can make a gift to an organization you're involved with right now.”
Anita Taylor
CS 2007
WHO BENEFITS?
"Donors have made it possible for me to take advantage of everything Carnegie Mellon has to offer."
Brandi Tish
HS 2007
WHY DO I GIVE?
“By giving back annually, I ensure that future students will have the same opportunities that made my experience so valuable.”
Caitlin McLean
HS 2006
WHO BENEFITS?
“It’s not just the school and the books...it’s the students…everything we do is impacted by giving.
I don’t think we’d be where we are without support from our alumni, faculty, staff, parents, friends, and even current students giving to the university. Every little bit counts!”
Daron Colflesh
E 2006
WHO BENEFITS?
“The idea-to-implementation time here is the shortest I’ve experienced at an academic institution. And I think if you look in investment terms, the movement through that process is really important...there tends to be a higher ROI than if you’re just giving to an organization that has pretty standard operating procedures.”
Jesse Lacy
Heinz 2007
WHO BENEFITS?
"The contributions made by my scholarship donors have not only lessened the financial burden that my family has had to face, but it has also allowed me to establish a great friendship and relationship with Carnegie Mellon alumni who I otherwise never would have met."
Leah Wolkovich
A 2008