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6.15.07 VERMONT REGIONAL CAMPAIGN EXCEEDS GOAL
It seemed a daunting challenge at the outset: $10 million to be raised from Vermont alumni, parents, friends, and businesses during the final twelve months of The Campaign for the University of Vermont.
But as the deadline approached and the number of donors to the Vermont Regional Campaign swelled to 13,000 and beyond, it was clear that the goal would not only be met, but exceeded by at least $4 million. The final total has yet to be announced.
"We couldn't be more pleased by the response of Vermonters to this regional effort," said Frank Cioffi '77, co-chair of the Vermont Regional Campaign Committee. "The results add up to a strong vote of confidence by Vermonters that UVM is vital to the social and economic fabric of our communities. Vermonters are proud of their University."
Gifts were received from every corner of the state and represented the wide diversity of constituents served by UVM.
"We were very fortunate to have an energetic and very effective Vermont Regional Campaign Committee working with us on UVM's behalf," said co-chair Penrose Jackson '70. "Not only did we have one hundred percent giving participation from the committee, but individual committee members went out in their communities and secured some very significant gifts. I think this is a model we can build on for the future."
The overall Campaign for the University of Vermont exceeded its $250 million goal last January and currently stands at some $265 million.
This year's Homecoming & Family Weekend, October 5-7, 2007, will provide an opportunity for the University to thank all of its donors and celebrate the successful conclusion of the Campaign.