Onyx Anneau Fall 2020

2019-2020 WOODS FUND GOAL MET

$818,248 $1,149,128

Our alumni and friends helped surpass the $1.1 million Woods Fund goal last year! Thank you for believing in SMWC, supporting the mission and investing in our students. When President King learned of the successful completion of the Woods Fund campaign, she said, “My heart is full! I am overwhelmed by the generosity of our alumni and friends in a year marked by a global pandemic.” SMWC exceeded the goal and alumni gifts to the Woods Fund increased by almost 10%. After a three-year decline in alumni giving, SMWC ended the year with 19% alumni participation, consistent with the 2018-2019 giving record.

2019-2020 TOTAL

71.2%

Alumni

11.3%

$129,540

1,428 alumni supported SMWC ALUMNI GIVING 2019-2020 19%

Corporations/Foundations

7.2%

$82,531

Friends Organizations

6.12%

$70,662

1.9%

$21,900

Trusts

1.2%

$13,831

Parents

1.1%

$12,416

Staff

Faculty/

0

WOODS FUND DONORS

Coeur of the Woods Fund

is French for heart. We know that our alumni and friends ARE the heart of the Woods Fund, as evidenced last year when our donors helped the College exceed the goal during difficult and challenging times. This year, we will explore the core of our Woods Fund – the Coeur – where you will learn more about how your investment is making a difference in the lives of students, growing our campus and influencing our communities. For five years #WoodsGivingDay has made a significant impact on SMWC, the Woods Fund and our alumni participation. Previously held on Giving Tuesday, the national day of giving on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, it is time to set ourselves apart from the nationwide giving effort! Our fundraising goals will remain consistent – we are just moving to a new month. I am excited to share that #WoodsGivingDay will be held Feb. 9, 2021. Mark your calendars and join us in February as we share exciting

SMWC updates and support Woods students on this unique day of giving, The Woods Way. Although I have been here only a short time, I know I am part of something special at SMWC. The Coeur of our Woods Fund is you. Students shared their hearts and thanked 2019-2020 donors in September during a virtual panel. I learned so much about the campus, online and graduate experience that evening. Please take advantage of future opportunities to connect with us virtually! Join me in support of the Woods Funds to help the College meet and exceed a new $1.1 million goal by June 30, 2021. The investment of our alumni and friends continues to be vital, now, more than ever.

By Jenifer Wright ’17 Director of Annual Giving

Our traditions, connections and service to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College are strong and resilient as we kick-off a new year and a new Woods Fund effort! We have learned a great deal throughout 2020, not the least of which is that new ideas and forward thinking while adapting to challenges can and will effect positive change. As I begin my work with SMWC as the new Director of Annual Giving, I am inspired by this year’s Woods Fund theme Woods Coeur or core, which

SAVE THE DATE! February 9, 2021 #WoodsGivingDay

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