Saying the Magic Words: Cultivating Students to Become

Philanthropists for Your Institution!

Rebecca Roth, Senior Director of DevelopmentTrevor Lane, LaGrange College Fund Gift Officer

February 16, 2015

Why is Student Philanthropy important?

Development Office Student Philanthropy InternsAmanda Stukle, Senior Intern• Brain storm theme, materials, verbiage, imagery etc. • Plan and host events. • Learn to solicit and use knowledge in soliciting classmates.• Speak and give updates at Alumni Executive Committee

meeting and graduation. • Manage Senior Giveback Committee.

Cara Thornton, Junior Assistant• Put together next year’s senior giveback

committee.• Make note about what’s working and what’s not working.

Cultural Enrichment Events

• Host Advancement Roundtable

• Guest Speakers

• Inspiring Documentary Films

Invite Donors to Campus

Wall of Thanks

Photo Booth Contest“Thank You Pix Project”

“Thank You Pix Project”Results

Tuition Free Day

“Thank You” Gift Tags and Philanthropy Buttons

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Senior Giveback Campaign Theme

Marketing Materials

Posters

Social Media

Invitations

Paint Fight

Senior Giveback Challenge

Senior Giving Results FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14

No. of Graduates 296 251 278 215

No. of Donors 110 115 130 120Participation Rate 37.16% 45.82% 43.76% 55.81%

Amount Given $3,482 $1,265 $1,441 $3,083

Alumni Participation Percentages

Fiscal Year Percentage2014 15.93%2013 13.89%2012 12.43%2011 10.52%2010 10.50%