Milestone $1 million raised over Schulich Giving Day’s history
Thank you to the Schulich community for making our 5th Schulich Giving Day a milestone success. Together, we surpassed our campaign goal and raised $376,151 with contributions from 467 donors. Even more exciting, this milestone means we’ve surpassed $1 million raised since we first started Schulich Giving Day five years ago.
This year, Schulich Giving Day focused on Schulich’s Highest Priorities Fund and supporting students on their educational journey, helping to deliver exceptional business education, providing financial assistance, and preparing students for career success.
“The support of the Schulich community is making a lasting impact and shaping a brighter future for our students,” said Dean Detlev Zwick. “Thank you for being a part of this historic day and an amazing Schulich tradition!”
As part of this year’s Schulich Giving Day, Marco Renda (BBA ’23), became the inaugural Blue Leaf Dean’s Society member. “Giving back is important to me because Schulich provided the support, resources, and experiences that shaped my success. It’s our responsibility as alumni to pay it forward and continue the legacy of collaboration and shared success. Being part of the Dean’s Society is an exciting opportunity to contribute, build connections, and celebrate the Schulich community,” Renda said.
Special thanks to our generous alumni matching donors Peter MacKenzie (MBA ’86) and Kate Zeidler, Marti Morfitt (MBA ’86), Eric Rawlinson (MBA ’84), Michael Bigger (MBA ’92), and the Svec Estate. We also want to acknowledge our Honorary Chair, Pam Laycock, President of the Schulich Global Alumni Network for her leadership and energy.
Here are some of the major highlights from this year’s Schulich Giving Day:
- Fundraising goals for all four of our designated areas were surpassed
- 36% of donors supported the Schulich Student Support Fund
- Over 40% of funds were allocated to the School’s Highest Priorities Fund
- 468 donors participated
- 85 first-time alumni donors contributed
- Alumni donors from all decades took part, with the highest percentage of donors coming from the 2010s graduating classes
- Donors from 10 countries joined in supporting this year’s campaign
If you missed Schulich Giving Day, it is not too late to make your year-end donation and support these key priorities. Click here to make your 2024 donation today.