ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING - Thunderbird Magazine ...

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The 2006-2007
Thunderbird Annual
Report on Giving is
published once a
year so that alumni
and other donors to
the school can get a
sense of the state of
the school and how
donations are being
allocated.
thunderbird : spring : 2008
Annual Report on Giving
4 On solid ground
The early 2000s were not kind to Thunderbird.
Rapid changes in the MBA market caught the
school off-guard and major world events further
hurt enrollment, pushing the school to the brink.
But now, Thunderbird has turned around its
fortunes and has found its footing.
18 Campaign Thunderbird
Poised to significantly expand its presence in the MBA market, Thunderbird
has launched a $65 million fund-raising campaign to support its plans.
26 Donors and contributors
Thunderbird Global Leadership Society Donors who give $1,000 or more
have membership in this newly-formed fellowship.
Corporation and foundation giving From Coca-Cola to JPMorgan Chase to
Bridgestone/Firestone, dozens of well-known corporations give to the school.
Alumni gifts by class From those who graduated 50 years ago to those
who just finished a year ago, alumni donate millions to Thunderbird.
Other contributors Friends, faculty and staff also contribute to the school.
Volunteer leadership Hundreds of people give their valuable time and attention
to enhance the Thunderbird community and to support the school’s mission.
Profiles of giving
Booster for life A scholarship is set up in the name of Chuck Mannel, who retired
from Thunderbird after 14 years but never stopped singing the school’s praises.
Artemis supporters Phoenix women donate more than $170,000 in gifts and
pledges at Thunderbird-hosted breakfast featuring the Afghanistan ambassador
to the United States.
Ki-ai vs. Yeehaw The Hong Kong and Texas alumni chapters are squaring off
in a contest to see who can raise more funding for scholarships.
An ethical life Long-serving Trustee David C. Lincoln steadfastly lives by one credo:
good ethics is good business.
Wide open spaces Alumna’s love of motorcycles leads her to trek across Europe
and to work for the most venerated of motorcycle makers: Harley-Davidson.