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Princeton Unversity's Giving Campaign Raises Highest Total in History

The campaign raised $58,748,900, the University announced this week.

This year's Annual Giving campaign at Princeton University raised its highest total in history at $58,748,900, the University announced this week.

A total of 61.4 percent of the undergraduate alumni participated, as did graduate alumni, parents and friends.

The undergraduate participation was the highest in 45 years. This year's graduate participation was the highest ever at 37,464, and there were a record number of gifts from all constituencies at 45,502.

"I am thrilled with this year's Annual Giving results," President Christopher L. Eisgruber, a member of the Class of 1983, said. "These crucial unrestricted funds enable Princeton to stay at the forefront of teaching and research, meet the full financial need of our students, and sustain and enrich extraordinary opportunities for learning and discovery. I am grateful to our many volunteers for their hard work and commitment, and to our alumni, parents and friends for their steadfast and generous support of Princeton."

The highest amount raised was $9,013,889, by the Class of 1989, the second highest total from a Princeton University class.

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The Class of 1984 raised $4,741,984, a record for a 30th Reunion. The Class of 1979 broke the 35th Reunion record with $4,737,679; the Class of 1999 raised $1,202,999 to set a new 15th Reunion record; and the Class of 2009 achieved a 5th Reunion record with $403,249. 

The 50th Reunion Class of 1964 finished with $5,246,410, its highest total ever, with 80.5 percent participation. Four other major Reunion classes raised more than $1 million: 1974 with $2,158,474; 1969 with $2,094,030; 1994 with $1,706,894; and 1959 with $1,075,483. 

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For the third consecutive year, Princeton parents gave more than $3 million, contributing $3,001,033 to the total. Some 3,087 graduate alumni gave $1,828,457 — their second highest total ever.

The Class of 1958 raised the highest total among non-major Reunion classes, with $842,207; seven other non-major Reunion classes recorded totals of $500,000 or more. 

"The success of Annual Giving is the direct result of the dedication, efforts and energy of our remarkable volunteers and staff. It also reflects the appreciation and loyalty of our alumni, parents and friends," said John O. 'Dubby' Wynne, a member of the Class of 1967, who is completing his second year as chair of Annual Giving. "It is the unparalleled breadth of participation that supports Princeton's excellence. Each and every gift makes an important difference and speaks volumes to others about all of our commitment to the future of our great University."

Unrestricted gifts to Annual Giving go directly into the operating budget and have an immediate impact on Princeton and its students. These flexible funds allow the University to seize new intellectual opportunities, respond to unexpected challenges and support a pioneering financial aid program that makes a Princeton education possible for all admitted students.


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