In 2007, Dartmouth enjoyed one of its most successful fund-raising years ever, receiving $159.1 million in gifts. Fifty one percent of Dartmouth alumni contributed to the Dartmouth College Fund (DCF), the College's annual fund-remaining steady from last year-raising a record $39.1 million in unrestricted gifts, including a record $2.5 million from the Parents and Grandparents Fund. In addition, 80 percent of the Class of 2007 contributed to the Senior Class Gift, the highest percentage among graduating seniors in history and seven percent beyond the previous participation record established by the Class of 2006.
The following statistics outline alumni giving to-and participation in-the annual fund over the past decade.
1997 - 50% participation, $16 million raised
1998 - 51% participation, $18 million raised
1999 - 48% participation, $20 million raised
2000 - 47% participation, $23 million raised
2001 - 46% participation, $23 million raised
2002 - 41% participation, $24 million raised
2003 - 45% participation, $30 million raised
2004 - 47% participation, $31 million raised
2005 - 47% participation, $28 million raised
2006 - 51% participation, $30.7 million raised
2007 - 51% participation, $39.1 million raised
More information about 2007 fundraising results
A 2006 undergraduate alumni survey showed that 83 percent believe that Dartmouth today is the same as, or better than, when they attended. Ninety-three percent say they had a positive Dartmouth experience.
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