2014-15 philanthropy:
• Alumni and friends gave $14 million to the university
• 22,857 alumni and friends donated money
• 15,897 students benefitted from the donations
The day is hosted to educate students on the importance of philanthropy at Ball State, as well as to give students an opportunity to thank and appreciate all those who invest in the university.
Check out the Thank a Donor Day gallery here.
Courtney Stetzel, president of the Council for Alumni and Student Engagement, the organization that hosted the event, said it is a way of giving back to those who give to the university.
“We really want to give our students the opportunity ... to show that what they are doing is really appreciated and so that they can see how it's impacting a real person,” Stetzel said.
As a recipient of a scholarship that pays her tuition, donors have made a big impact on her experience at Ball State.
”I haven’t had to work as much, so I’ve been able to really focus on my classes and the organizations I’m involved in and my relationships," Stetzel said. "So really being invested in my four years at Ball State has all been because of the scholarships I’ve received.”
Stetzel said Thank a Donor Day is important because it gives thanks to the donors who make Ball State the kind of school it is today, and is important to both the students and the donors.
Sophomore social work major Ashlynn Lewis said she is thankful for donors simply because they help the school she is involved in.
“I think since I’m going to school, I should be really thankful that there are people out there that support the college and the students," Lewis said.
Last year, the university received over $14 million from 22,857 alumni and friends of the university.
Sophomore business administration and human resources major Maddie Loehrlein said she volunteered for the event because it's a good way to say thank you.
“With all they do for us, two hours is the least I can do for them,” Loehrlein said. “I wrote a thank you letter because without our donors, I wouldn’t have the scholarships to go here, so that’s really helped me out a lot.”
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