Riverview College Foundation
Sustaining the Promise of Riverview
One of the hallmarks of a Riverview education is paying forward the gift of learning . The College has thrived for 137 years thanks to the generosity of generations who came before us – people who believed in sustaining the quality of education that takes place here .
Grounded in a long tradition of support from dedicated Old Ignatians , families and friends , Saint Ignatius ’ College , Riverview has successfully built upon its founding gifts . We launch a new era of growth by celebrating the culture of generosity that brought us this far and by challenging ourselves to raise our sights even higher .
Philanthropy from our community continued unabated in 2016 . Over $ 2 million was raised toward the largest needs-based bursary program in the country , providing financial assistance to young men from country NSW , First Nations students , students who have escaped war-torn regions of the world , and the sons of Old Ignatians who have fallen on hard times .
Regular giving to the Riverview Bursary Program is crucial to carrying out the College ’ s mission to provide access to a Jesuit education to those in our society who need it most . Currently , 87 students at the College are supported with needs-based tuition support – 65 of whom are boarders .
Gifts to the endowment create a legacy that impacts lives year after year , supporting bursaries in perpetuity . Growing the endowment will ensure the long-term sustainability of the Bursary Program .
Leadership giving to the Ignis Project supports our vision to adapt to a rapidly changing educational landscape . A single donation of $ 1 million to our capital building program , the Ignis Project , equaled the largest lifetime gift to the College .
In 2016 , over $ 2.9 million was raised in support of our vision to deliver exceptional learning and teaching environments that will inspire our teachers and students in equal measure .
The Riverview College Foundation is the vehicle through which the generosity of the College community is realised .
Established in 1985 , the mandate of the Foundation aligns with the values and vision of the College : to provide needs-based bursaries to students and families who could not otherwise afford a Riverview education , and to assist with the maintenance and development of the College ’ s magnificent campus and extensive buildings and facilities .
Philanthropic income , from alumni , parents ( current and past ), staff and friends , is one of the most important sources of non-tuition support for our students and teachers , allowing the College to respond swiftly to immediate needs and also to think expansively and ambitiously when planning for future programs .
ALEKS DURIC DIRECTOR - ADVANCEMENT
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