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What is the Senior Gift? |
Donations to the Senior Gift support the Duke Annual Fund, which provides unrestricted dollars for the greatest, most immediate needs of the University. Examples of Annual Fund support include financial aid, technology, faculty salaries, research funding, curriculum initiatives, interdisciplinary programs and more. Seniors are encouraged to give a gift of $20.09, but all gifts—regardless of size—count toward the class’ goal. |
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How will the money be used? |
You decide! You can designate your individual gift to the school/college of your choice. Seniors often support Trinity, Pratt, Libraries, Chapel, Gardens, Nasher – just to name a few! Click here to view a full list of Annual Fund designations. |
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Does everyone give? |
Last year alone, more than 44,000 Annual Fund donors provided over $26 million in vital support that helped the University. These gifts came from alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of Duke University. |
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Who has given so far? |
Click here for a complete list of Class of 2009 senior gift donors. |
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How do I make a gift? |
You can give online or in-person. It’s fast and easy! Online: You can make your senior gift online by flex or credit card. |
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What if I can't afford to make a gift? |
Almost everyone can afford to contribute to the Senior Gift, because the size of the gift doesn't matter. “You can give whatever you like!” The suggested gift is $20.09 – the cost of a t-shirt or a couple of meals. Gifts of any size make a difference. |
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What is a leadership gift? |
Senior gift donors who give $250 or more to the Duke Annual Fund are eligible for membership in the Washington Duke Club. Learn more here. |
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What is the deadline to give? |
In order for your gift to count towards the Senior Gift total and the Class of 2009 participation rate, you must give by June 30, 2009. |
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How many seniors gave last year? |
The Class of 2008 achieved 53% participation, so more than half of their class gave back to Duke University. Here are the results from previous years: Class of 2005 69% *current record |