A committee of young alumni teamed up to plan and execute a successful day of giving for the University. The GOLD (Griffons of the Last Decade) Network set a goal of raising $10,000 in just 24 hours during Homecoming week. Thanks to a $5,000 match by the Danford Family Excellence Fund, a total of $10,800 was raised.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had a powerhouse team of GOLD champions who created Legacy Day,\u201d said Rachel Graves \u201903, development officer. \u201cIt was their voice, their passion and their energy that made it a success. They sincerely love their alma mater and believe in the mission of the Missouri Western Foundation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Additionally, committee chair Emily Baumann \u201910, Graves, and Colleen Kowich, director of Alumni Relations; gave a presentation at a regional conference about the collaboration between development, alumni relations and alumni volunteers. Kowich said several people in the audience liked hearing from a volunteer.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe appreciate our volunteers and our donors,\u201d Graves said. \u201cTheir collaboration created a very successful first Legacy Day.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>$5,800 raised plus $5,000 match
\nAverage gift $75; two $1,000 gifts
\n26 first-time donors
\nDonations: 75% from Missouri, 7% from Kansas, 3% from Texas
\nGOLD Network members: Gary Baumann \u201909\/\u201912, Emily Baumann \u201910, Aubry Carpenter \u201914, Jake Cunning \u201916, Drew Fisher \u201911, Jess Jackson \u201913, Kaleb Johnson \u201915, Paige Klocke \u201916, Elliot Swope \u201914, Jeni Swope \u201916 and Reyhan Wilkinson \u201917.<\/p>\n