William & Mary
    Alumni Association

he Fund for William and Mary’s mission is to raise unrestricted private support to meet the most pressing needs of the College including support for academic programs, student scholarships, faculty research, and student services. At a time when only 20% of the College’s budget comes from state funding, gifts to the Fund from alumni, parents, friends, corporations and foundations play a critical role in William and Mary’s budget. For fiscal year 2008, the Fund's goal is to raise $5 million in unrestricted dollars for the College.

			We are very close to our goal of $5 million by June 30, 2008. As of July 9, 2008, we have raised $4,949,388.

The Fund accomplishes its mission through a combination of staff and volunteer programs. Fundraising initiatives include student phonathons, direct mail appeals, and personal solicitations by staff and volunteers. A variety of events are also sponsored by the Fund to help cultivate and steward donors. These events include a Homecoming Brunch and regional receptions for members of the Fourth Century Club, a welcome event for incoming freshmen on Freshmen Move-In Day, and a donor appreciation tent during Homecoming Weekend.

Pictured above: Sharon "Teddy" Hall McBay `63 hosted a Fourth Century Club reception at her home in McLean, Virginia. Kathy and Tim Rugh, parents of Haley Rugh `10, and Fund for William and Mary Director Molly Bodnar were in attendance. (From left to right: Molly, Kathy, Teddy, and Tim)