Texas Tech University is setting a record for charitable giving.
The Texas Tech experience empowers students to become the best version of themselves and to go out and change the world. I’m here. In fiscal year 2022, the Office of Advancement broke records with $234 million in charitable support pledged to him with more than $104 pledged to track and field, but it didn’t hold up. After all, records are broken by people’s determination to dedicate themselves to good deeds.
These impressive achievements prompted Joyce and Gordon Davis to invest $45 million in Texas Tech. Most benefit the people and programs of the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources. This is the largest single investment in the university’s 100-year history. Regent’s Cody Campbell and Dustin Womble donated her $25 million and her $20 million, respectively, and track and field donations surpassed his $100 million.
“People are giving back to the colleges they came from, but we are seeing donations across colleges,” Kennedy explains. “People have branched out from classic gifts made to support a wide range of students, faculty, and our programs, including general scholarships, student aid, food in his pantry, and emergency funds. ”
Kennedy is mission-oriented. He leads his team of 30+ skilled in developing supports that have driven decades of relationship maturity. And not only the number of people who can help, but also the number of people who help is increasing.
“Charity isn’t just for the super-rich, it’s for people who see great work and want to get involved,” he says.
In August 2022, the Office of Advancement launched its first-ever Day of Giving, showcasing amazing projects that the public may not be aware of happening across Texas Tech University. About 1,400 donors raised his $340,000 in his 1,923 minutes of the campaign.
If it’s true that people take their wallets and talk, then a record number of voices are chorusing, saying that the students Texas Tech produces are exactly what the world needs.
Evelyn Davies, a 98-year-old notable donor, recently shared with Kennedy what she thinks Texas Tech is producing: smart, young, talented problem solvers.
Kennedy said of Davis’ evaluation, “She gives us mission legitimacy and confidence.
Davies invested money to support a high school drone competition held at the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering. To thank her, her student competitor made a “Top Gun” style flight jacket with her name embroidered on it.
“She believes that education is a great equalizer,” continues Kennedy. “It’s an orbital builder. She’s on a mission.”
Our mission is to give people the opportunity to invest in the world-changing impact of Texas Tech students. We need a collection of plans, forecasts and course corrections to meet the needs of every department. Every quarter, the team will review the book and come together to meet mission goals.
“At one time, there was no pressure, just a tremendous amount of pressure,” said Kennedy. “The biggest risk isn’t setting a goal you haven’t achieved. It’s not setting a goal big enough.”
Texas Tech’s 100th anniversary in 2023 provides an ideal opportunity to set big goals. Alumni, faculty, staff, students and the community will celebrate for generations, starting with the 64th Carol of Lights, as how Texas Tech opened doors to life’s possibilities. Kennedy’s core belief is that philanthropy begins at the front door.
“There is a difference between philanthropy and philanthropy,” emphasizes Kennedy. “Charity is ‘five bucks. I hope things go well for you. Charity is impact-focused generosity. There’s a measurable difference between the two.’ I think people want to hold us accountable for their impact, and that’s the relationship we want.”