As of December 31, 2014, the University of Missouri has raised $65,786,043 or 38 percent of our $175 million 2015 goal. While this number is below projections it makes us realize how important it is to quicken our pace, deliver more proposals, regain focus and build positive momentum for the final six months of this fiscal year.
The MU Libraries have raised $3,100,000 of its $2,000,000 goal or 155 percent. This total includes standard campaign counting of outright cash, gifts-in-kind, new planned gifts, new pledges and sponsored research. The Libraries have had success by securing the following commitments this year – William Trogdon at $1,500,000, Jeannette Bobeen at $200,000 and Martha Mares-Lebo at $850,000 just to name a few.
While this is very exciting news for the MU Libraries, it is important to note that the bulk of the giving has come through estate gifts that will not be received right away.