A Grand Destiny Campaign

Grand Destiny Campaign Raises $1.371 Billion

"Gift totals, excluding pledges, have grown by 118 percent from the first year of the campaign to the last, despite the trying economic times in recent years. This is an historic accomplishment for Penn State." --Rod Kirsch, vice president for development and alumni relations

In 1996, Penn State started its seven-year Grand Destiny capital campaign to ensure the future of the University. Receiving a total of $1.371 billion in gifts and pledges, the campaign exceeded its goal by 6%.

Campaign Summary:

• During every year of the campaign, Penn State led all universities in alumni donors.
• $118 million in private support was raised for facilities. Thirty-five buildings at twelve Penn State locations were made possible by philanthropy.
• $41.1 million was contributed by 55% of our faculty and staff—double our faculty/staff goal.
• New endowment funds equaled$524.8 million—surpassing original goal by 33%.
• Students raised and contributed over $17 million.
• Trustee giving totaled $90 million during the campaign, a 462% increase over the prior campaign's total of $16 million.