Exceeding Expectations

Launched in 2016, the Powerful Promise campaign set an ambitious goal to raise $65 million. As it crossed the finish line, the campaign exceeded expectations by over $10 million.

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Why We Give: Pier C. Borra and Renee A. Borra ’64

"Working with Dominican has been very satisfying for us. President Donna M. Carroll has a remarkable ability to implement a growth strategy. Philanthropy is highly valued at Dominican, so a contribution here has a bigger impact than it might somewhere else."

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Giving at Dominican, 2019-20

70%
of Dominican's $40M endowment is dedicated to scholarships
100%
of incoming freshman receive some form of financial aid
$2.6M
scholarship support raised by the Trustee Benefit in the last 5 years
$29,379
Average
financial aid package
1,913
students received institutional scholarships/grants in Fall 2019
343
Donors to student scholarships

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The Dominican University Alumnae/i Association is a dynamic community of more than 29,000 members.

What makes DU special? Our students answer!

"As soon as I stepped on campus, it felt like home. Dominican is a welcoming place to reinvent yourself and find your purpose."

Donor Stories: Matthew Toles

Learn why President's Circle member Matthew Toles '97 gives back to Dominican University