University Advancement
Donor Investments Paying Off
A UD alumna is embracing servant leadership thanks to the donors Bill ‘81 and Becky ‘81 Hilbert who invested in her future. Five years since her graduation and one thing is for sure: the Hilberts’ investment in Kendal Schaetzle ’17 has paid off.
Read Kendal's Story
How Sweet It Is
Meet the UD alum behind Centerville, Ohio’s newest dessert destination, and the current Flyer who helped make it a reality. Then discover why they’re doing more than just selling frozen custard.
Read Jeffrey's Story
Virtual Reality Lab Brings Buildings To Life
A new virtual reality lab for civil engineers at UD will bring buildings to life before dirt is turned, thanks to a generous gift from Greg and Annie Stevens.
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Your support helps make the full University of Dayton experience possible for students. Giving is quick and easy.
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Find a community near you to connect with fellow Flyers and participate in local alumni events.
Volunteer
Service is a way of life for Flyers. Find out how you can give back to the University of Dayton.
Impact
Donors and volunteers make a difference in the lives of current and future Flyers.
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Make a gift of any size, for three consecutive years, to become a member of the Front Porch Society. Every gift is a vote of confidence in the University of Dayton and supports students, faculty and programs.
100%
The year over year increase in student financial aid requests.
3%
The amount of student financial aid met by donor-funded scholarships.
Friends and colleagues established funds in honor of Albert J. Burky and Deb Bickford for their recent retirements after more than 80 combined years of service at UD.
In a year when markets are down, the University of Dayton endowment provides consistent, reliable support to our programs, professors and students thanks to exceptional returns from previous years and the forethought and generosity of donors from generations past. This is exactly what an endowment is designed to do.
What is Advancement?
The Advancement Division promotes a culture of philanthropy, volunteer engagement and lifelong relationships with the University. We are growing our exceptional team of passionate, mission-driven professionals who thrive in a collaborative workplace.