Laker Effect

You are making it happen...an expanded and growing Laker Effect is becoming a reality thanks to your gifts to the Laker Effect campaign. It is a great reminder that, together, we can accomplish anything.

Please take a moment and celebrate your Laker Effect. We can’t make it happen without you!

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Your Effect

The following stories are examples of how you are transforming students’ lives and our communities through your gifts. We hope you enjoy them.

2019 Financial Stewardship Report

The Laker Effect is expanding like never before. You are one of 14,483 donors who helped the Grand Valley University Foundation raise $23.8 million this year. As the examples on this page show, your generosity is helping Grand Valley support students across the university. We are grateful for your support, and look forward to continuing the momentum throughout the last year of the campaign.

Overall Private Giving data from 2009-2019
Overall Private Giving data from 2009-2019
Year Dollars in millions
2009 $14.5
2010 $28.4
2011 $14.6
2012 $8.2
2013 $10.3
2014 $11
2015 $16.3
2016 $13.3
2017 $12.6
2018 $26
2019 $23.8
Endowment Fund Growth data from 2009-2019
Endowment Fund Growth data from 2009-2019
Year Dollars in millions
2009 $53.8
2010 $61.1
2011 $74.7
2012 $74.7
2013 $88.0
2014 $103.7
2015 $104.5
2016 $103+
2017 $118.2+
2018 $129
2019 $133.2
Together You Gave $23,838,993.50
14,483 Total Donors
3,075 New Donors
53% Faculty/Staff Giving
2nd Year - Record Number of Alumni Gifts
Total Raised - $23.8 Million
How You Supported the Laker Effect Campaign
How You Supported the Laker Effect Campaign in 2019
Percent Category
17% Opportunity: Scholarships
2% Achievement: Student Support Programs
56% Relevance: Academic Facilities & Programs
25% Operating & Annual Support
$3,304,619.17 Gifts and Pledges Added to Endowments in 2018-2019
19 New Donor-Funded Scholarships; 534 Donor-Funded Scholarships Total

For the full audited financial statement for Grand Valley State University, go to www.gvsu.edu/busfin under “Annual Financial Reports.”

Additional information about the Grand Valley University Foundation is available at www.gvuf.org.

Donor Recognition

By providing critically needed resources, you are helping to ensure that Grand Valley State University can provide students with an affordable education, programs and resources that support student success, and the curriculum and experiences that will put them ahead after graduation. We celebrate your gifts, and thank you for your support.

Contact

To contact University Development or the Grand Valley University Foundation

University Development
Grand Valley State University
L.V. Eberhard Center, 9th floor
301 Fulton St. West
P.O. Box 1945
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501

P (616) 331-6000

F (616) 331-6099