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(Des Moines, IA) -- Drake University has passed the half-way mark on a major fundraising campaign. Drake has raised 150-(M) million dollars toward it's goal of 225-(M) million dollars. Donations are going toward scholarships, renovations, outreach programs and additional projects. The fundraiser runs thru October of next year.
The campaign called The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold began a year ago.
“As we celebrate the first year of The Ones campaign, I want to thank each of our donors who have answered the call to be part of The Ones—to create change and build a brighter future for the generations that will follow in our footsteps,” said Drake University President Marty Martin. “We are laying the foundation for the University’s future and embracing the collective potential our Drake community has to offer.”
Drake says some of the most recent gifts made to the campaign will help support service and research projects in rural communities, grant funding for projects focused on social change, advance the University Center project, develop civic leaders, and increase resources for local entrepreneurs.