St. Francis College 2011–2012
Annual Donor Report
A Message from Denis J. Salamone ’75
Development Committee Chairman
Thomas F. Flood
Vice President for Development
am so proud of the fact that I am a graduate
of SFC. In so many ways, I continue to be
grateful for the opportunities it has made
possible for me. Spring Commencement was
a proud achievement for the College, as we
graduated our largest class ever. This year,
we welcomed our largest ever freshmen class.
Everywhere you look, there are signs of growth
Denis J. Salamone ’75
and vitality and a bright future for SFC.
I am pleased and honored to place before you one of the largest
list of donors ever — alumni, parents, friends, organizations and
foundations that make big dreams come true.
The extensive list of donors and the increase in student population
are not unrelated: the greater our success in terms of students, is all
the more reason our success needs to be in providing the necessary
funding and infrastructure to support that growth.
In every way SFC continues to prosper: from state-of-the-art science
labs and lecture halls, to improvements in the aquatic center; from
new course offerings and faculty, to continued success in the various
arenas of athletics.
But in many ways we continue what has always been the hallmark
of SFC: an affordable, Franciscan inspired education and preparation
for life, all supported and maintained by stellar generosity and dedication. So my fellow benefactors of the Small College of Big Dreams:
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU.
s I sit to write this note I have before me
two things: one, the long list of names on
our Honor Roll of Donors that occupy the
greater portion of this magazine, and two, the
reality of arriving to work this morning.
Making my way along Remsen Street as usual,
up the steps, and through the open doors of
our College, it was unmistakable this was the
Thomas F. Flood
beginning of a new academic year. The entrance
was full of the chatter and bustle of new and returning students, excited
friends, our dedicated faculty and staff, our beloved Franciscan Brothers,
and others, who together make up our wonderful house of learning and
life. I witness, firsthand, the tangible reason for our gratitude to you
for being one of the names on our Roll of Honor. And here, once again,
was the unmistakable impetus for our service and generosity.
Where would a College be without students? Where would our
College be without your support?
For over 150 years, SFC has educated and prepared countless
students for life — perhaps you are one of them. Each and every
benefactor listed on the following pages, makes this possible.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. You should be proud of the part
you have played in changing lives and sustaining a mission that
fosters an attitude of gratitude.
But this morning’s entrance into SFC reminded me we are entrusted
with making our history real again and again.
This year we admitted nearly 700 freshmen — the largest class ever.
It is your on-going support and selfless sacrifices that will propel the
next generation forward to carry on the Franciscan heritage of excellence and service. Your support is educating a brighter, better future
not only for our students but for the world into which they will graduate.
Thank you and may God continue to bless you for your continued
generosity.
I
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F U N D R A I S I N G R E S U L T S F Y 2 0 1 1– 2 0 1 2 : $ 2 ,7 8 0 , 3 4 8
SOURCES OF FUNDING
SFC TOP 10
CL A S S Y E A R
DOLLARS
CL A S S Y E A R
% P A R T I C I P AT I O N
1962 $15 7, 6 5 2. 41
19574 3 . 3 3 %
1972 $113 , 4 8 8 . 0 4
196 33 9. 24 %
196 8 $10 8 , 6 3 6 . 0 0
195137. 0 4 %
1967 $ 9 4 , 4 2 6 . 5 0
19623 5 .71%
41%
ALUMNI
1975$ 8 6 , 072. 0 0
195 8 3 5 . 2 3 %
44%
C O R P O R AT I O N S &
1976$ 5 6 , 0 2 5 . 0 0
1961 3 2.74 %
F O U N D AT I O N S
198 6$ 5 6 , 015 . 0 0
19593 0 . 0 0 %
ALL OTHERS
1965 $ 4 8 , 4 2 5 . 0 0
19523 0 . 0 0 %
1970$ 4 5 , 612. 5 0
19652 8 .71%
196 3 $ 3 8 , 8 3 5 . 0 0
195 42 8 . 5 7%
15%
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