ANNUAL GIVING REPORT 1

TRINITY UNIVERSITY

ANNUAL GIVINGREPORT2015-2016

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ALUMNA DEVOTES 27 YEARS OF SERVICE TO UNIVERSITYWhen Leslie Hollingsworth ’88 crossed the stage with her diploma, she was not thinking about giving back to the school she was leaving. “But that changed quickly,” she says, “and I began making annual gifts, which has now led me to 27 years of consecutive giving.”

Philanthropy comes naturally to Leslie, who says she was taught from a young age to give back. While she acknowledges there are many deserving organizations, she adheres to her family’s philosophy of focusing time and resources on a handful of organiza-tions one is truly passionate about in order to make a substantive impact. Leslie, the senior project manager for government relations for the Friedkin Group, a consor-tium of automotive, adventure, hospitality, and entertainment companies based in Houston, cares passionately about Trinity.

She has served on the National Alumni Board (NAB) for ten years, and is now beginning a two-year term as president of the Trinity University Alumni Association and chair of the NAB. Previously, she served as the career network chair for several years and as the reunion gift chair for her 20 -year reunion. As her reunion chair, she funded a $25,000 challenge grant for all new donors or increased gifts.

Her challenge inspired her classmates to raise more than $67,260, with the matching gift making a grand total of $79,100. Proud of Trinity’s great faculty, beautiful campus, and innovative curriculum, Leslie wants to help Trinity become even better than when she attended. “Through my annual support, I help ensure that my degree—and all degrees from Trinity—are highly revered and respected,” she says. “It is so important to show the world how much I value the education I received at Trinity.”

As I reflect on my first year, I have come to treasure being a member of the extraordinary Trinity University community. Proud, loyal, ambitious, adventurous, articulate, attentive, ardent – these are only a few of the adjectives that describe the spirit of Trinity Nation that I have come to know and admire.

My wife, Kimberly, and I have enjoyed discovering the essence of Trinity through our alumni, students, parents, friends, donors, faculty, and staff during the first year of our Trinity journey. It was especially gratifying to engage with the nearly 1,000 alumni who attended events during my 22-chapter “listening tour.” One of my priorities as president is to build trust that fosters relationships and deepens our collective commitment to the University’s strategic direction.

Your support allows the University to deliver the Trinity experience – an experience that establishes a lifelong journey of discovery and growth that inspires and empowers students to become successful. My goal is to ensure that Trinity is recognized as the model of 21st century liberal arts and sciences education envisioned by the Trinity Tomorrow strategic plan. Over the past year, I have heard from many of you expressing a desire to see Trinity’s national profile increase; your support of Trinity is critical to our success in this endeavor. Thank you for your investment in our beloved University, we are deeply grateful.

Danny J. Anderson, Ph.D.PresidentTrinity University

MESSAGE FROMTHE PRESIDENT

DANNYANDERSON, PH.D.

$11.3 MILLIONRAISED IN GIFTS

& PLEDGES

ANNUAL GIVING BY THE NUMBERS

7,309NUMBER OF GIFTS

& PLEDGES

1,522NEW

DONORS

14.95%ALUMNI

PARTICIPATION

2015-16 FISCAL YEAR

On October 28, 2015, Trinity challenged alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and students to take part in the first ever Trinity University 24 Hour Giving Challenge. To encourage participation, a group of anonymous donors pledged to donate $24,000 if the Trinity community was able to make 480 donations in 24 hours. While many other top universities have held similar challenges, Trinity had never attempted anything like it before. The support from the Trinity community on challenge day grew quickly. Donations flooded in through emails, online and over the phone. The community support for the University set a high bar for our highest single day of giving on record. Every gift truly makes a difference to the University and

allows Trinity to continue its mission of pursuing the highest level of excellence. With the success of this first 24 -hour challenge, Trinity plans to continue raising the bar with future challenges, and is eager to see the community rise to the occasion.

$160,000GIFTS TOTALED ALMOST

(INCLUDING THE MATCH)

DONORSCOMBINED FOR

895 DONATIONS855EVERY GIFT COUNTS

70%UNDER

$10050%

UNDER$50

MORE THAN

100 GIFTSMADE BY CURRENT

TRINITYSTUDENTS

DECADESDONATIONS SPANNED

ALMOST OF TRINITY GRADUATES INCLUDINGALUMNI FROM THE EARLY 1940S

24 HOUR CHALLENGE SPARKS RECORD SINGLE DAY OF GIVING

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MORROW FAMILY GENEROSITY TO STEWARD NEXT GENERATIONWhen Christi Shdeed Morrow ’92 first set foot on Trinity’s campus more than 28 years ago, she knew it was a place that she could call home. An Oklahoma native, she first heard of Trinity University through her high school counselor. Christi was immediately impressed with the beautiful campus, strong student relationships, and individ-ualized attention professors gave to each student. Christi majored in history and art history. She was also involved in the Student Asso-ciation, Trinity University Volunteer

Action Community, and played intramural sports. In the classroom, Christi’s professors encouraged her to be a bold thinker. She especially remembers Professor John Hutton, Ph.D. who she says, “taught me critical thinking skills and to look beyond the written word to inter-pret history.” While at Trinity she developed a lifelong love of learn-ing as well as a profound commit-ment to service that gave her the confidence and skills she needed to be a leader. Today, Christi is in her twenty-first year with the Episcopal School of Dallas. As director of community service, she educates students about serving the commu-nity and nonprofit organizations. Christi and her husband, Cory, are proud parents of 14-year -old twin daughters Rachel and Sarah and 9-year- old son William. Christi and her family are loyal supporters of

Trinity and attend many University events. Recently, Christi met Pres-ident Danny Anderson in Dallas at an alumni event. “I am impressed with President Anderson’s energy and his keen interest in the per-spectives of Trinity alumni. My family has included a gift in our will for Trinity as a gesture of our grat-itude and vote of confidence in the University’s bright future.” Christi has been a dedicated supporter of the University and has given every year since her graduation in 1992. Her consistent giving demon-strates loyalty to and appreciation of Trinity. “I always enjoy visiting with student callers during Phona-thon. The conversation takes me back to my own days as a Trinity student,” Christi says. “They are the leaders of tomorrow. It is our responsibility as alumni to steward the next generation.”

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ALUMNI COME TOGETHER TO HONOR FORMER PROFESSOR

At a carefully orchestrated surprise reception last April, dozens of Trinity graduates from the last four decades gathered to celebrate Robert Freed, Ph.D., and deliver some exciting news to the retired professor.

In honor of the impact he had during his 31 years at Trinity, a $100,000 endowment has been established in Freed’s name. Nearly 100 donors eagerly joined forces to begin the Freed Endowed Scholarship and continue the legacy of the professor they so fondly remember.

Freed came to Trinity in 1968 and served as a dedicated professor of earth sciences until his retirement in 1999. Students and colleagues alike admired him for his wisdom, service, and memorable sense of humor.

“Students really appreciated how bright he was, but he did not let it go to his head,” said Diane Smith, current chair of the department of geosciences. “He was serious but had a really good sense of humor.”

From basic introductory level courses to the most rigorous and challenging, Freed had a knack for motivating students in their studies and creating a sense of excitement about the subject he so passionately taught.

“He had very high expectations of his students but worked really hard with them to help them understand the material,” Smith said. “He helped others get excited about science.”

In addition to his role as a professor, Freed was also active in the Trinity community, serving on various committees, including the Commission on Promotion and Tenure, Faculty Senate, and University Curriculum Council. Today, he still lives in San Antonio and maintains friendships with many of his former pupils.

Though students today might never meet Robert Freed, they will know what an impact he had on those who once stood in their shoes. Each year, a junior or senior earth science student will be selected by faculty to receive the scholarship based on his or her demonstration of excellence in the field. Through this endowment, Freed’s legacy of wisdom, passion, and dedication to the study of earth sciences will live on through this scholarship for generations to come.

HAYLEY WASHINGTON SAYRSImogene and Harold Herndon Endowed ScholarshipHometown: Kihei, HawaiiMajors: Biology and Environmental ScienceAward Impact: Scholarships allowed me to work with innovative faculty, meet caring staff, and speak directly to our administrators about issues that affect everything from our campus to our climate.Message to Donors: Thank you for making a contribution to my education at Trinity. I have been profoundly transformed by the people I have met as an undergraduate and am honored to be able to give back as an alumna.Best Trinity Memory: Traveling to Nicaragua with my professors and eight incredible female students. I will never forget the sound of my host mom making tortillas at 5 a.m.What comes next? I am currently working to promote health, wellness and sustainability through the presence of a farmers market on Trinity’s campus.

DAVID LEACHSemmes Distinguished Scholars in Science Endowed ScholarshipHometown: Austin, TexasMajor: ChemistryAward Impact: This scholarship allowed me to achieve things I am still amazed at, such as jumping straight into academic research and publishing in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.Message to Donors: I can only say thank you, so very much, for the incredible gift of this scholarship. You made my education and growth at Trinity not just possible, but incredible.Best Trinity Memory: While I love the memories of talking about the future of science with my mentor, my favorite Trinity memory was asking my future bride to marry me near the Trinity Tower.What comes next? I’m attending Rice University in the fall to pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry.

COURTNEY ASHERJanet McNutt Associates ScholarshipHometown: Denver, ColoradoMajors: History and Business AdministrationAward Impact: My scholarship gave me the opportunity to major in two very different departments and allowed me to study abroad in both London and Cuba.Message to Donors: Thank you for everything that you’ve done for Trinity students! Many times scholarships are deciding factors in students’ decisions to attend Trinity. You impact our daily lives more than most students realize.Best Trinity Memory: My best Trinity memory is when all of H.O.P.E. Hall barbecued together on Murchison lawn. Most of the hall came out to help. That was the moment I really realized Trinity is my second home.What comes next? I will be attending George Washington University to pursue a graduate program in museum studies.

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TEACHING FELLOWSHIP MADE POSSIBLE BY DONORSTrinity University in partnership with San Antonio Independent School District and City Education Partners (CEP), designed and will launch a new Pre-K-12 academy for students who seek advanced learning opportunities in the fall of 2016. This school will become the newest addition to the cadre of highly successful professional development schools that Trinity has partnered with for many years. Additionally, the partnership with Trinity will enhance the pipeline of highly trained teachers and leadership staff committed to SAISD campuses.

Samantha Vogel ’14 is one of 10 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) candidates committed to the new fellowship program to launch in August. “I am beyond excited to be a part of the first year at this

new academy,” Vogel said. “The MAT program combined with the opportunities for creative teaching at the academy will give me the ability to foster knowledge in ways that ignite a passion for learning.”

The grant funds, generously provided by CEP, include fellowships for eligible MAT and Master of Education in School Leadership candidates.

The new teaching fellowship includes a modified paraprofessional salary with

SAISD while completing the MAT internship, $25,000 structured as a forgivable loan in exchange for three years of teaching service in SAISD, a guaranteed job with SAISD upon successful completion of their graduate degree, and district-provided funding to pay for the students’ supplemental Gifted and Talented state certification.

Shari Albright, chair of the Department of Education at Trinity, shares this newly designed program has been a dream of the department for many years. “The program provides a powerful and deeply meaningful partnership for us,” Albright said. “Together, we can create a wonderful new school with a dedicated group of philanthropists while bringing a world-class education to students in SAISD.”

“The program will give

me the ability to foster

knowledge in ways

that ignite a passion for

learning.”

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STUDENT PHILANTHROPY RISES WITH EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVESTrinity’s student philanthropy program is growing the next generation of donors to the University. During the 2015-16 academic year, the Trinity University Student Ambassadors and members of the Senior Gift

Committee educated their peers

about the vital role of donors to the

Trinity experience.

In the fall, students were able to

make a gift to the University in an

area of their choice in honor of

LeeRoy’s birthday. During Thank A

Giver (T.A.G.) Week in November,

students wrote to 150 Trinity donors

thanking them for supporting

Trinity. Throughout the week, tags

were hung around campus to

help illustrate donor impact. On

the University’s first Tuition Stop

Day, students learned that their

tuition only covers 64% of the cost

of providing them with a Trinity

education and that the difference

is covered by donations from

alumni, parents, friends and current

students.

Throughout the year, the Senior Gift

Committee encouraged the Class of

2016 to make a gift to their soon-

to be alma mater; by doing so, they

were able to sign a brick at the top

of Murchison Tower during Senior

Week. At the Last Great Reception

in May, Ana Ruiz, chair of the Senior

Gift Committee, presented Mike

Bacon, vice president of Alumni

Relations and Development, with

a check from the Class of 2016.

#TigerPride

36% of the Class of 2016 made a gift of $20.16 or more totaling $2,892

Statistics based on 2015-16 academic year.

5REASONS TO GIVE

1STUDENT NEED

Did you know 93% ofTrinity students receive

financial support?

4PAY IT FORWARD

Students give back toTrinity every year.Let’s keep up the

tradition!

3+ IT ADDS UPLast year, annual giving

contributions totaled$11.3 million.

Every dollar counts!

5U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT

BEST IN THE WEST1995-2015

Rankings areaffected by alumni

fundraising.

2BRIDGE THE GAPTuition and endowments

only cover 64% of the Trinityexperience. Donor gifts

support theremaining costs.

OFFICE OF ANNUAL GIVINGOne Trinity Place #49San Antonio, TX 78212888 -TU- DONORtrinityfund@trinity.edu • trinity.edu/give

Your gift provides the margin of excellence for the Trinity community. Make your gift today!

ANNUALFUND

LIBRARY RESOURCES CAMPUS BUILDINGS

SCHOLARSHIPS ATTRACTING AND RETAINING RENOWNED FACULTY

STUDENT SUCCESS AND TRAVEL CAMPUS SAFETY

EMERGENCIES STUDENT RECRUITMENT

RESIDENTIAL LIFE SCHOLARSHIPSWHERE DOES THE MONEY

GO?

ENDOWMENT

Your support ensures that all Trinity students have access to a full spectrum of educational opportunities.

What’s the difference?

Think of the annual fund as aCHECKING ACCOUNT

“Why do you need money if you have such a large endowment?”

Think of the endowment fund as aSAVINGS ACCOUNT

“Why can’t you dip into the endowment funds?”

The endowment provides a portion of the multi-million operating budget for private universities like Trinity.

Gifts help make up the spending difference.

Think of it as a savings account–if we routinely spend the principle amount, the account we rely

on will gradually disappear.

Funds areavailable to use for immediate

needs

Offers flexibility, small gifts can

add up

Supports annual needs not covered

by tuition and endowments

Funds are continually invested to generate income and support

critical projects

Offers stability and security

Supports innovation and

the future of the University