Scholarships Key to Successful 2016 Fundraising Year
8/2/2016 4:25:00 PM | DAF
The Davidson Athletic Fund team welcomed new faces, instituted new initiatives and successfully reached their fundraising goals in the 2015-16 fiscal year that ended June 30. Including gifts and pledges, $8.4 million was raised for Davidson Athletics. The DAF exceeded its $2.2 million goal for current-use funds, finishing with $2,271,210. In addition, the DAF established a new record of $1,414,413 in sport-specific fundraising for the college's 21 varsity programs. Scholarships were a major piece of the equation with $5 million raised in commitments to athletic scholarships.
During this year's Wildcat Top 21 challenge, new rules and an additional $5,000 at stake helped propel first-time winner, women's tennis, to the top of the leaderboard.
The Class of 2016 continued a strong tradition of giving back with 92.2 percent of scholar athletes making a senior class gift, slightly higher than the 91 percent participation rate for the entire class. Alumni participation reached 57 percent, a leading figure nationally.
"It was an outstanding year for Davidson Athletics and for the college overall," said Jim Murphy, director of athletics. "Gifts made through the DAF provide our scholar athletes and our coaching staffs with the tools to compete at the highest levels. Your generosity allows top athletes to choose Davidson and to use their time on campus—both in the classroom and as part of a team—in meaningful, productive ways. Thank you for contributing to the success of Davidson Athletics."
Other successful highlights for the DAF and Athletics include:
During this year's Wildcat Top 21 challenge, new rules and an additional $5,000 at stake helped propel first-time winner, women's tennis, to the top of the leaderboard.
The Class of 2016 continued a strong tradition of giving back with 92.2 percent of scholar athletes making a senior class gift, slightly higher than the 91 percent participation rate for the entire class. Alumni participation reached 57 percent, a leading figure nationally.
"It was an outstanding year for Davidson Athletics and for the college overall," said Jim Murphy, director of athletics. "Gifts made through the DAF provide our scholar athletes and our coaching staffs with the tools to compete at the highest levels. Your generosity allows top athletes to choose Davidson and to use their time on campus—both in the classroom and as part of a team—in meaningful, productive ways. Thank you for contributing to the success of Davidson Athletics."
Other successful highlights for the DAF and Athletics include:
- Established Jeff Frank Memorial Scholarship and surpassed its first milestone goal of $340,000—recognizing the coach's tenure at Davidson. The next benchmark aims to surpass $541,000, which honors the all-time college record 541 wins the program celebrated under Frank's leadership.
- Celebrated the opening of the Harry L. Vance Athletic Center in November.
- Completed the field hockey press box and team seating, field improvements for baseball's Wilson Field and began construction on new red seats at Alumni Soccer Stadium.
- Successful relaunch of the Fast Break Club, generating record support for men's basketball.
- Inked athletic partnerships with Under Armour and Learfield Sports Properties.
- Partnered with the Office of Parent Programs to host the annual Parents of Incoming Athletes reception.
- Hosted preseason basketball lunches and football tailgate events.
- Welcomed back men's and women's tennis alumni for a reunion weekend.
- Recognized pioneers of women's basketball at an alumni reception and game.
- Inducted five honorees into the 26th annual Athletic Hall of Fame.
- Hosted Dr. Tom Scott Golf Tournament with post-event at the newly completed Golf House at River Run Country Club.
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