Clarke University Annual Fund

Courtney Crites, Director of Annual Fund

1550 Clarke Drive
Dubuque, Iowa 52001

Phone: (563)-588-6585
Email: Courtney.Crites@clarke.edu

Sept. 24, 2013

For Immediate Release

Clarke University Introduces a New Way to Give Your Way.

DUBUQUE, Iowa Clarke University is giving friends, alumni, and family a new way to donate
to the university. The New Clarke Fund, introduced this year, allows donors to designate their
funds to an area they wish to support.
The fund has identified six areas of The New Clarke Fund. Three academic areas include graphic
design, health sciences and natural sciences. The other three areas are student enrichment fields
that include the arts at Clarke, athletics and campus ministry. But these are just a few areas;
donors can always give to the annual fund or other fields.
National trends demonstrate that donors have an increased desire to be actively involved in the
giving process. The New Clarke Fund helps to create a donor-centric environment by allowing
donors to tell us what is most meaningful to them and inspires new donors to make gifts to
Clarke because they are able to see the direct benefits of their support, said Courtney Crites,
director of annual funds.
There are many ways to support the annual fund. The phonathons is run by student callers who
call alums, parents, and friends. This form of fundraising makes it quick and more personal than
just sending out a letter. Another form is through the fall and spring appeal which is a letter sent
through the mail. This gives people a chance to sit down and think about what they want to give.
And a final way to give is always through online at
http://www.clarke.edu/form.aspx?ekfrm=20747.
Clarke University is a Catholic, liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to preparing
students who positively impact their workplace, family and community. Academic offerings
include more than 40 undergraduate liberal arts and pre-professional programs, a robust adult
degree program and six graduate degree programs. Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of
the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke is located near the Mississippi River in the thriving city of
Dubuque, Iowa. It is the only BVM University remaining in the country.
For more information, contact Courtney Crites at (563)-588-6585
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