Annual Report 2006-07
Contributions
In 2007, more than 43,000 donors, the largest number in KU Endowment history, contributed $77.7 million in gifts and pledges. Contributions came from individuals and organizations, including corporations and nonprofit foundations.
Gift productivity (In millions)
Two-, five- and 10-year comparisons
From 1997 to 2007, overall gift productivity — including total annual gift revenue and bequest expectancies — increased 76 percent, from $53.7 million to $94.3 million.
Annual giving
In 2007, funds raised through our annual mailing and telephone campaigns totaled $4 million, setting a new record and surpassing the goal of $3.7 million. During the past three years, the total amount raised through annual giving has increased 43 percent, and the average gift has increased 22 percent. The number of gifts has grown 17 percent.
