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Why I joined the Senior Class Gift committee
"I feel incredibly lucky to attend Boston College. I could not ask for better professors, mentors, and friends. I joined the Senior Class Gift Committee to honor those who made my experience here one that I will never forget. I hope that through my efforts (and the efforts of my fellow classmates), future students will have the opportunity to have a similar experience here at BC." - Alexandra Faklis '08
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What is the Senior Class Gift? The Senior Class Gift is a student-led campaign to raise money for Boston College. This longstanding tradition unites seniors to give back to BC in support of undergraduate education. Gifts help provide financial aid to current and future students, fund student activities, support faculty, and improve life on the Heights. This is not just a senior event. It's a commitment that begins a lifetime of involvement with BC—the first step in the transition from student to alumnus/a. Eagles: Show Your Pride For more information on how you can help, contact Chris Martin in the Office of University Advancement at 617-552-1055 or seniorgift@bc.edu. Now You Know @ UGBC.org Check out the Senior Gift Committee's Facebook group, "Soaring to 50%"! Did you know...?
Why does BC need my money? Don't we have a big endowment? Haven't I paid enough in tuition? The University is funded by three major sources: tuition, endowment, and alumni giving. Endowment is the body of invested funds that produce annual income for a broad spectrum of purposes: support for student financial aid, distinguished faculty, outstanding academic programs, and faculty and student research. Endowment provides critical financial stability, ensuring a source of financial support year after year. Almost half of the endowment is already spoken for (i.e. can't be used for everyday expenses), and the University doesn't actually like raising tuition in order to make BC a better place. Gifts from alumni make the difference! Doesn't BC make enough money from football and basketball? While these two sports have been very successful for the University and do generate revenue, BC's Jesuit-based commitment to a robust, comprehensive athletics program (with 29 other sports) means that the Athletics Department requires a University subsidy of approximately $9 million annually. Why does my gift matter? Last year, BC raised over $1.4 million from gifts under $100. With a yield of five percent, it would take nearly $30 million in endowment to generate that much interest in one year. Why should I give? Perhaps you have participated in one of the 200 programs that support the BC experience and are possible because of gifts to the University. Here is a list of popular places to designate your gift.
Don't see what you're looking for? E-mail seniorgift@bc.edu to find out if you can designate your gift to that activity or program. What will my money be used for? If a gift isn't directed to one of the areas listed in the "Gift Designation" section, then your money will be used to fund student activities, provide financial aid, or support faculty. Yes, but there is never any time better than the present. If you give now, we'll stop asking you for a gift this year. All gifts that count toward the Senior Class Gift campaign must be received by May 31. Think about this: That money might have been used to...
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