Davidson College has set a new fundraising record, raising $130.8 million in the fiscal year 2023-24. This significant achievement reflects the dedication and support of the Davidson community, enabling the college to continue its mission of providing quality education and support to its students.
What is the total amount Davidson College raised in the fiscal year 2023-24?
- A) $100.5 million
- B) $115.3 million
- C) $130.8 million
- D) $140.2 million
- Answer: C) $130.8 million
How much did Davidson College raise through The Fund for Davidson?
- A) $15.4 million
- B) $19.4 million
- C) $21.8 million
- D) $25.6 million
- Answer: B) $19.4 million
What was the previous fundraising record for Davidson College?
- A) $110 million
- B) $115 million
- C) $120 million
- D) $125 million
- Answer: B) $115 million
How much was contributed to Davidson College’s endowment in this record-breaking year?
- A) $25.4 million
- B) $28.6 million
- C) $31.8 million
- D) $34.2 million
- Answer: C) $31.8 million
Who is the president of Davidson College?
- A) Doug Hicks
- B) Deidra Smith
- C) George Abernethy
- D) James Comer
- Answer: A) Doug Hicks
How much was raised in support of scholarships at Davidson College?
- A) $12.3 million
- B) $14.2 million
- C) $15.5 million
- D) $17.8 million
- Answer: C) $15.5 million
How many young alumni who graduated in the last decade made a gift?
- A) Over 800
- B) Over 1,000
- C) Over 1,200
- D) Over 1,500
- Answer: C) Over 1,200
What percentage of anticipated costs has been raised for the upcoming library transformation project?
- A) 60%
- B) 70%
- C) 85%
- D) 90%
- Answer: C) 85%
How much did Davidson Athletics raise this fiscal year?
- A) $6.4 million
- B) $7.5 million
- C) $8.6 million
- D) $9.2 million
- Answer: C) $8.6 million
What is the alumni giving rate for Davidson College?
- A) Top 10
- B) Top 5
- C) Top 15
- D) Top 20
- Answer: B) Top 5
What new initiative was launched as part of the 50+ Years of Coeducation celebration?
- A) Men ACT
- B) Alumni ACT
- C) Women ACT
- D) Faculty ACT
- Answer: C) Women ACT
How much did the Women ACT initiative raise in new leadership contributions?
- A) $9 million
- B) $10 million
- C) $11 million
- D) $12 million
- Answer: C) $11 million
How many donors contributed to the Wildcat Women Fund?
- A) 320
- B) 420
- C) 520
- D) 620
- Answer: B) 420
What was the goal for the Wildcat Women Fund?
- A) $0.5 million
- B) $0.8 million
- C) $1 million
- D) $1.5 million
- Answer: C) $1 million
How much did the visual, literary, and performing arts raise?
- A) $1.4 million
- B) $1.8 million
- C) $2.4 million
- D) $2.8 million
- Answer: C) $2.4 million
Who is the senior director of alumni and family engagement?
- A) Doug Hicks
- B) Deidra Smith
- C) George Abernethy
- D) James Comer
- Answer: B) Deidra Smith
Which society is Davidson’s leadership annual giving society?
- A) The Gold Society
- B) The Silver Society
- C) The Ne Ultra Society
- D) The Platinum Society
- Answer: C) The Ne Ultra Society
How many household gifts were celebrated at the Ne Ultra level?
- A) 1,180
- B) 1,200
- C) 1,250
- D) 1,280
- Answer: D) 1,280
What was a significant achievement of Davidson College in terms of engagement?
- A) Highest ever student enrollment
- B) Record-breaking fundraising
- C) Largest faculty recruitment
- D) Most international partnerships
- Answer: B) Record-breaking fundraising
Which new fund designation within the Women ACT effort was highlighted?
- A) Wildcat Men Fund
- B) Wildcat Women Fund
- C) Wildcat Family Fund
- D) Wildcat Faculty Fund
- Answer: B) Wildcat Women Fund
What priority area did the Wildcat Women Fund focus on this year?
- A) Academic excellence
- B) Student health and well-being
- C) Sports development
- D) Infrastructure improvement
- Answer: B) Student health and well-being
How did President Doug Hicks describe the fundraising achievement?
- A) Routine success
- B) Modest growth
- C) Record-breaking totals
- D) Unexpected results
- Answer: C) Record-breaking totals
How many leadership contributions did the Women ACT initiative exceed?
- A) $9 million goal
- B) $10 million goal
- C) $11 million goal
- D) $12 million goal
- Answer: B) $10 million goal
What event marked the launch of the women’s philanthropy initiative?
- A) Homecoming
- B) Founder’s Day
- C) 50+ Years of Coeducation celebration
- D) Commencement
- Answer: C) 50+ Years of Coeducation celebration
What was the total amount raised for scholarships by Davidson College?
- A) $12 million
- B) $13.5 million
- C) $15.5 million
- D) $17 million
- Answer: C) $15.5 million
What percentage of costs has been raised for the George Lawrence Abernethy Library project?
- A) 60%
- B) 70%
- C) 85%
- D) 90%
- Answer: C) 85%
Who contributed significantly to the Women ACT initiative?
- A) Current students only
- B) Faculty members only
- C) Women alums, family members, former faculty and staff members, and trustees
- D) International partners
- Answer: C) Women alums, family members, former faculty and staff members, and trustees
What was a key area of support raised through fundraising for Davidson Athletics?
- A) Infrastructure development
- B) Academic scholarships
- C) Competitive programs for Division I sports
- D) Community outreach
- Answer: C) Competitive programs for Division I sports
What does Davidson College’s new fundraising record demonstrate?
- A) Decline in community support
- B) Consistent performance
- C) Increased loyalty and commitment of the community
- D) Financial difficulties
- Answer: C) Increased loyalty and commitment of the community
Who is Davidson College’s president as mentioned in the fundraising announcement?
- A) James Comer
- B) Doug Hicks
- C) Deidra Smith
- D) George Abernethy
- Answer: B) Doug Hicks