North Carolina Central University News July 9, 2015 NCCU News: NCCU Raises Millions With Increased Giving North Carolina Central University (NCCU)<http://www.nccu.edu/> reached one of its highest institutional records in 2014-2015 by raising over $7.4 million in a single fiscal year. NCCU received more than $7.4 million in gifts during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2015, with $2.1 million of that total donated by alumni. Alumni giving participation climbed to 15 percent, a 3 percent increase over fiscal year 2013-2014. According to the 2014 Voluntary Support of Education report, the average alumni participation rate at all colleges and universities is 8.3 percent. "With the generosity and support of donors, NCCU is able to provide an enhanced academic environment for our students," said Harriet Frink Davis, Ph.D., vice chancellor for Institutional Advancement. "We are grateful for the continuous support of Eagle Excellence through giving." Fundraising results at NCCU are especially encouraging because they have occurred despite a nationwide trend of lower annual giving over the past decade, Davis noted. In fiscal year 2014, the university received $5.42 million in donations. Individuals contributed more than 71 percent of the gifts in fiscal year 2014-2015. For NCCU students, fundraising success means wider availability for need-based financial aid and scholarships. The donations also will be used to support faculty needs and research efforts. "We are thankful for the significant contributions of our donors, which enable NCCU to continue to provide a premier education to scholars," said Chancellor Debra Saunders-White. "The generosity of our donors not only underscores high levels of Eagle Pride, but it also demonstrates the willingness of our alumni to invest in the future of the university by making a financial commitment to support NCCU." Record-setting alumni participation is good for university rankings. U.S. News & World Report factors in alumni participation as a key ranking criteria. NCCU currently ranks 11th in the U.S. News & World Report's 2015 survey of historically black colleges and universities. NCCU's global alumni network and culture of philanthropy makes it likely that the university's fundraising totals will continue to soar, Davis said. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.