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e Campaign for TCNJ News, SPRING 2016 36 TCNJ Magazine: How are we doing? BMP: Remarkably well. With a year left, we have surpassed 80 percent of our goal. We've raised $33 million and have another $7 million to go. Here's the $7 million question. What's it going to take to put us across the finish line? BMP: ere's an apt phrase that we've been using since the beginning: "Our success depends on the generosity of many." We will reach TCNJ's highest potential if those of you who have not yet contributed to the campaign send the most generous gift—be it $20 or $200—that you can possibly afford. AS: More than 10,300 individuals have supported the campaign so far, 98 percent who've made donations averaging $250. e campaign's real strength is in these numbers. Is this breadth of support a surprise? BMP: Given the deep bond alumni and supporters have with TCNJ, no, but it has been so satisfying to see this outpouring of support. AS: Many of you are new donors supporting the college for the first time, including current students, young alumni, and faculty and staff. We are deeply appreciative to all. The 98 Percent Who will push The Campaign for TCNJ to goal? Co-chairs Barbara Meyers Pelson '59 and Allen Silk are looking at you. Power in numbers Campaign co-chairs Silk and Pelson are energized by the campaign's progress. When the books close on this campaign, what do you hope its legacy will be? AS: In the short term, the campaign is going to make—and already is making—a real impact on the quality and accessibility of a TCNJ education. But in the longer term, we hope the campaign leaves behind a culture of philanthropy in which alumni pride leads to active support for their alma mater's well-being. We have the ability, even a responsibility, to continue to make TCNJ synonymous with exemplary higher education on a national level. PETER MURPHY M $2.8M Academic Enrichment $2M Student Experience $1.4M Facilities $1M Student Support Close. Closer. Closest. Where need remains to reach our goal

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