{"id":11481,"date":"2022-12-02T11:40:04","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T16:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/?p=11481"},"modified":"2023-01-09T11:14:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:14:10","slug":"saint-peters-university-announces-largest-fundraising-campaign-in-university-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/2022\/12\/02\/saint-peters-university-announces-largest-fundraising-campaign-in-university-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University Announces Largest Fundraising Campaign in University History"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jersey City, N.J.<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 December 2, 2022 \u2013<\/strong> <\/span>Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University is proud to announce the public phase of the University\u2019s most ambitious fundraising campaign in its 150-year history, <\/span>Peacocks Rise: The Campaign for Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University<\/em>, which aims to raise a minimum of $75 million.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cPeacocks Rise<\/em> <\/span>is our opportunity to achieve lasting greatness,\u201d said Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., president of Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University. \u201cDuring the quiet phase of this campaign our academic programs have grown in stature and size, our campus has experienced a physical transformation to meet the excellence of our offerings and future ambitions while our pride and national recognition have never been greater. We could not have done this without our valued supporters, but the work is not done and we are not done rising.\u201d<\/p>\n

President Cornacchia made the formal announcement of the public phase launch at an exclusive Blue and White Ball kick-off event for donors and friends of the University this evening. The <\/span>Peacocks Rise<\/em> <\/span>campaign has already raised $70 million during the quiet phase, which began six years ago. Fundraising to date has already broken the record-setting amount secured in the last campaign, <\/span>Students at the Center, <\/span><\/em>which concluded in December 2014 having achieved a total of $64.2 million.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are really well positioned as a community to not only meet, but exceed our $75 million goal,\u201d said President Cornacchia at the event. \u201cIn March our men\u2019s basketball team showed the world what Peacocks are made of. When <\/span>Peacocks Rise<\/em>, there is no stopping us. I am challenging our community to raise the bar as high as we can for Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s because we need to do the most we can for our students.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since the silent phase began, <\/span>Peacocks Rise<\/em> <\/span>has enjoyed the steady leadership of campaign co-chairs Kathleen M. McKenna, Esq. \u201975 and Anthony O. Pergola, Esq. \u201992, along with a dedicated Campaign Cabinet that includes major benefactors, Board members and honorary co-chair Robert M. Hurley \u201971. The priorities of the campaign include signature facilities, transformational scholarships, greater distinction and unrestricted leadership giving.<\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/span>Signature facilities.<\/strong> <\/span>Since the quiet phase of Peacocks Rise began, Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s has made significant strides to upgrade and renovate signature facilities such as the Run Baby Run Arena inside the Rev. Victor R. Yanitelli, S.J. Recreational Life Center (RLC), Dinneen Hall, home to the Frank J. Guarini School of Business, and The Theresa and Edward O\u2019Toole Library. Further investment will continue to modernize the RLC, upgrade academic buildings and support other capital projects that will transform the West Campus into a dynamic hub that stimulates enrollment, engages the community and further distinguishes the University.<\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/span>Transformational scholarships.<\/strong> <\/span>The vast majority of Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s undergraduates\u201499 percent \u2014qualify for financial aid. Our aim is to better support talented students with tremendous ability through dramatic and sustained increase in scholarships from philanthropy. Investments in the Gateway Tuition Program, Annual Scholarships and Endowed Scholarships will ensure an attainable Jesuit education for present and future Peacocks.<\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/span>Greater distinction.<\/strong> <\/span>The success of our students and rising profile of the University go hand-in-hand. Greater recognition of our core strengths\u2014academics, Division I athletics and Ignatian excellence \u2014 will propel students and Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s to greater heights. The blueprint encompasses a range of projects from enriching the Honors Program to providing greater resources for campus and community engagement.<\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/span>Unrestricted leadership giving.<\/strong> <\/span>The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Fund is the bedrock of philanthropy at Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s. The foundation of unrestricted support positions the University to respond to immediate needs in a given year, and also capitalize on opportunities like internships, experiential learning, classroom upgrades and more.<\/p>\n

Since the silent phase began, the University has seen record-breaking philanthropy. Notable gifts include $10 million commitments from former U.S. Congressman Frank J. Guarini H \u201994 and Joseph A. Panepinto Esq. \u201966 (the two largest gifts in University history), a landmark $5 million gift from Thomas P. Mac Mahon \u201968 and six commitments at the $1 million level. More than 450 donors have made gifts of $10,000 or more. And of the nearly 8,000 donors from across the country who have made gifts since the campaign began, almost half of them made their first gift ever.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe public phase of <\/span>Peacocks Rise<\/em> <\/span>is an invitation for all alumni, friends and members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s community to be a part of this historic moment,\u201d said Leah Leto, M.Ed. \u201905, vice president for advancement and external affairs. \u201cCommunity-wide participation is vital. Everyone and every gift can make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the future of Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University.\u201d<\/p>\n

Watch the campaign launch video.<\/a><\/p>\n

The campaign launch event was graciously underwritten by Proskauer Rose LLP.<\/p>\n

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For 150 years, Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University, inspired by its Jesuit, Catholic identity, commitment to individual attention and grounding in the liberal arts, educates a diverse community of learners in undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs to excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately and promote justice in our ever-changing urban and global environment. To learn more, please visit <\/span>www.saintpeters.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Contact<\/strong>
\nAngeline Boyer
\naboyer1@saintpeters.edu<\/a>
\n(201) 761-6238<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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