ANNUAL REPORT Gifts received 2017July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 Table of Contents Scaling The Summit 1 Scaling The Summit Campaign Update When we launched the first comprehensive campaign 2 Newberry On Tour Fundraising Year In Review in Newberry College history, we embarked on a journey We’re hitting the road this spring on a multi-city visit with alumni and friends 5 Lifetime Giving: John Bachman Founders Society named Scaling the Summit that intends to raise $35 to highlight some of the exciting changes 10 million to support six capital projects. We completed on campus and to share details about Annual Giving what’s in store with Scaling the Summit the first of those projects with the dedication last year 12 Why I Give and our plans for future growth. Details of the Center for Teacher Education, and now we’ve set on tour dates and locations coming soon! 26 Congregational & Endowed Scholarships our sights on the next plateau on our climb. MEET OUR TEAM: The Office of Advancement STADIUM VILLAGE Scott Joyner Marshall Maddy Billy Walker ’69, Chairman Vice President of Institutional Advancement Videography & Communications Stadium Village, which includes renovation of the stadium and 803.321.5617/[email protected] 803.321.5219/[email protected] construction of a field house and sport-specific buildings, is a Jason Boice Russell Rivers much needed and greatly anticipated addition to the campus Director of Institutional Advancement Senior Graphic Designer 803.321.5694/[email protected] 803.947.2053/[email protected] that will help us meet the needs of current student-athletes and position the College for future growth. Sarah Doughtery Anne Smith Data Coordinator Major Gifts Officer 803.321.5147/[email protected] 803.321.5363/[email protected] Jim Hale ’63 Susan Walker Project Features Planned Giving Officer Research • Stadium: Modernize stadium, upgrade seating and 803.321.5141/[email protected] 803.321.5651/[email protected] scoreboard, renovate press box with upgraded control room and game operations. Jacqueline Hunt Jeff Wicker ’02 Events Coordinator Alumni Relations Coordinator • Field House: Expand and update athletic training/rehab 803.321.3302/[email protected] 803.321.5676/[email protected] facilities, football locker rooms, coaching/athletic staff offices, game day suites, classrooms and conference rooms. Jill Johnson Director of Marketing • Sport-Specific Buildings: Locker rooms and coaches’ offices 803.321.5136/[email protected] for Men’s Lacrosse, Field Hockey and Football (with video screening room). BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOUNDATION BOARD OF VISITORS ALUMNI BOARD OF MANAGERS Dean Skinner ’95 Mike Beggs R. Paul Austin ’62 Sami Baird ‘10 Herbert W. Smith III ’66 Scott Berry ’88 John Babson Jr. ’87 B.L. Brown ’66 Justin Smith ’01 Robert Best ’71, Treasurer Jason T. Boice, Secretary Christopher K. Carter ’95 SCIENCE, MATH, ART and NURSING Shawn Suber ’99 Carlos Evans ’73 and Lloyd Pearson ’69, Co-Chairmen Barbara Hartley Carey ’67 Jason C. Burger ’98 Joyce Carter ’82 James Thompson ’08 Joel Carter Barbara L. Davis ’79, Treasurer Anne H. Caughman ’67 Richard Voigt ’88 With substantial enrollment growth in our biology and chemistry Joe Blair (Trey) Castles ‘94 Jean Haggard ’64, Chair Wendell Davis ’81 Lisa Wagner ’91 majors and the expansion of the nursing program, this project James P. Coggins ‘74 Barbara Smith Carey ’65, Vice Chair Kyle Edens ’11 Harry Ward ’73 helps emphasize STEM education and expands opportunities for Barbara L. Davis ’79 J. Rutledge Jacks James Fuller ’81 J. Rodger Watson ’83 Newberry student to prepare for in-demand careers. Jeanette Davis ‘88 J. Scott Joyner, President Carolyn Glymph ’73 Dick Webber ’69 Larry DiBiase ’69 S. William Lehew III Mary Grate-Pyos ’81, President Charli Wessinger ’93 Mary Grate-Pyos ’81 T. Vance Matthews ’75 Eddie Gunn ’71, Past President Jeff Wicker ’02, Executive Director Jean Haggard ’64 Walt McLeod Susan Hendrix ’13 Project Features • Nursing Building: New construction of a 12,000 square-foot Jon Hart ‘73 Laura Shumpert McMahan ’66 Derrick Hines ’08 facility to provide nursing students with state-of-the-art Eddie Havird ’76 Lee Anne Nidiffer ’88 David Jolly ’92 classrooms and clinical simulation labs to develop their skills Robert James ’79 Hugo A. Pearce III ’67 Joanne G. Jumper ’62 in a realistic setting. Fred B. Johnston, Secretary Maurice Sherrens, Alan Kennington ’90 • Science, Math and Art Building: Renovation of the existing Hugo A. Pearce III ’67, Chair Newberry College President Dan Koon ’81 57,000 square foot facility will provide state-of-the-art Frank Snyder ‘70 Frank Snyder ’70 Ed Pearce ’96, President-Elect John Paul Whitaker ’74 chemistry and biology labs, modernized classrooms, faculty Kevin Steelman ’95 Kayce M. Shealy ’05 offices and student lounge space. William Steen ’68 Lewie Edwin Shealy ’74 Joe Trainor James Ann Sheley ’76 Eric Wells ’87 Vice Chair Walter Simmons ’10 Misty West Mark Wilhelm The Reverend Herman R. Yoos III Lenna C. Young ‘77 July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 1 Fundraising Year In Review 2% Alumni and friends are supporting Newberry College in record numbers. Overall giving increased by Areas of Support more than $500,000 compared to last year. The size of individual gifts continues to rise with another How are your gifts to Newberry College year of growth in $1,000 donors to an all-time high of 281 for the Fiscal Year 2017. being put to use? Here’s a breakdown 6% for the allocation of gifts and gifts-in-kind 19% received during Fiscal Year 2016-17. 13% OVERALL GIVING OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS Buildings/Programs $ 729,552 Scaling the Summit $ 808,602 12% 60% 21% Increase in $1,000+ Donors Annual Fund/Unrestricted $ 1,035,302 Endowment $ 448,492 Athletics $ 485,733 27% 33% Gifts-In-Kind/Real Estate $ 215,901 Increase in Number of Annual Gifts Synodical Giving $ 59,553 $13M Total $ 3,783,135 Identified in Planned Gifts ANNUAL FUND GROWTH $20M Received in Gifts & Pledges The Heritage Society of Newberry College The Heritage Society is an association of individuals who, through a desire to assure the future strength $33M of the institution, provide support through provisions in their estate plans. The name itself, Heritage, Total Documented Giving acknowledges the manner in which careful planning safeguards and protects the quality and character of Newberry College. Planned gifts enable donors to preserve their assets during their lifetime while leaving a valuable legacy to Newberry College. No legacy could be as lasting as one that guarantees the kind of learning our students enjoy during their years at Newberry College and no investment could be as $13 rich in its ultimate return. $1K+ DONOR GROWTH million The Heritage Society gathers together once a year in In Bequests and December. For more information, please contact Jason Other Planned Gifts Boice at 803.321.5694 or [email protected]. 214 232 255 263 281 Thank you to the members DONORS DONORS DONORS DONORS DONORS of the Heritage Society! FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 2 July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 3 Pave the Way for Future Generations LIFETIME GIVING Newberry College Brick Campaign Parents, alumni, students and friends of Newberry are the foundation on which the College continues to thrive. Show your Newberry pride and help pave the way for future generations by purchasing a legacy brick or paver. “Why We CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION Give” Michelle and Norris Long aren’t Newberry College graduates, but they are long-time Newberry residents who appreciate the fresh ideas and youthful energy a local college contributes THE REID FAMILY COURTYARD: THE ALUMNI WALK: Center For Teacher Education Flagpoles at Main Entrance to the community – and the local economy. WHAT WILL YOUR BRICK SAY? They’re both dentists: Norris has a Use your legacy brick or paver to: practice in Newberry and Michelle is • Celebrate a birthday, graduation or other milestone in the Ballentine-Irmo area. • Honor a classmate, professor, family member or influential person in your life • Create a meaningful reminder of your affection for Newberry College They give generously to the Annual Whatever the occasion, your legacy brick or paver provides a tangible Fund and supported the renovation and enduring link between you and Newberry College. of Speers Street School (where Norris attended elementary school), which became the new home of the Center for Teacher Education. SAVE 50% WHEN YOU ORDER NOW! “Norris and I are so pleased to see the growth, expansion and improvements that are being made at Newberry,” Michelle said. “We hope the College continues to grow and expand while maintaining the small-town character that makes it special.” 4” x 8” Legacy Brick $250 $125 8” x 8” Paver $500 $250 Adirondack Chair with brass name plate $2500 $1250 (Reid Family Courtyard only) Teak Bench with brass name plate $5000 $2500 (Reid Family Courtyard only) $50 Souvenir Brick (3.5” x 7” x 0.5”) A perfect keepsake for your home or office to recognize your permanent presence on campus. [MICHELLE AND NORRIS LONG] ORDER YOUR LEGACY BRICK For more information about the Brick Campaign or to request an order form, contact Anne Pinckney Smith at [email protected] or 803.321.5363. 4 July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 2017 5 5 THE 1856 SOCIETY THE ORDER OF THE SCARLET AND GRAY THE PRESIDENT’S CLUB GOLD St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Charleston, SC Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Boda Lifetime ($1,000,000 and above) ($100,000 - $249,999) ($50,000 - $99,999) St.