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Importance of Unrestricted Giving W chemistry lab flask basketball artist’s easel hen alumni and friends give unrestricted funds to USC Aiken, they are providing what are, in many ways, the most valuable gifts that we receive. Unrestricted giving assures USC Aiken of an unparalleled flexibility in meeting new needs and seizing opportunities as they arise. USC Aiken’s need for unrestricted funds is particularly acute during times of economic uncertainty and institutional transition. These gifts are exactly what their name implies, funds given to USC Aiken without restrictions on how the money will be used. Unrestricted funds are especially valuable because they allow the University to address immediate priorities and enhance programs not covered by the endowment or other sources of income. While it is true that unrestricted annual giving is made up primarily of smaller gifts, some donors do give very large amounts of money without conditions. Moreover, the impact of smaller gifts should not be underestimated. For example, a gift of $25 could buy a flask for a chemistry lab; $40 acquires an easel for the art department or a basketball for student-athletes; $250 benefits the library with a subscription to a quarterly journal. Alumni Giving U SCA’s alumni giving rate has grown consistently over the past few years. With a low point of 1.3% in the 2002-2003 year to 7.6% last year, our alumni are demonstrating growing support of their alma mater. Last year, almost $100,000 in donations were contributed by alumni. In addition, the USCA Alumni Council raised $13,000 for scholarships through their 8 fundraising efforts with the Annual Alumni Golf 7 Classic and the Alumni 6 Silent Auction. 5 4 3 2 1 0 3.9% 3.3% 3.1% 3.1% 2.1% 1997-1998 1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 1.3% 2.0% Alumni Giving Rates 5.4% 5.9% 7.6% Alumni are also important to the recruitment of new students. Recently, alumni were featured in the Book of Majors (shown right), a publication for prospective students. Who better than an alum to tell the story of USCA
Endowment $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 donors like you T hanks to the generous support of donors like you, the University’s endowment has consistently grown over the past several years. Of the $3.86 million dollars donated in 2006- 2007, $2.11 million was in planned gifts and $1.75 million in cash and pledges. generous support $0 1997- 1998 1998- 1999 1999- 2000 2000- 2001 2001- 2002 2002- 2003 2003- 2004 2004- 2005 2005- 2006 2006- 2007 Value of Endowment Scholarships S cholarships play an important role in lifting the financial burden of the cost of higher education to our students. Approximately 86% of our students receive some form of financial aid. In Fall 2007: • 810 students received the LIFE Scholarship • 171 students received the South Carolina HOPE Scholarship • 42 students received the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship • 434 USC Aiken Scholarships were awarded to students – these scholarships are established through the generosity of individuals, organizations, and the University community • 168 students were awarded scholarships by external sources
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