Class Gifts
Class giving makes it possible for Goizueta alumni to make a gift to the school as a group on behalf of their graduating class, at the time of their graduation ceremony as well as during their reunion years.
The Class Gift Tradition
The tradition of the class gift offers new alumni the chance to transition from their roles as students to a new role as owners and caretakers of the Goizueta brand. The class gift is also a promise made by each graduating class to the students who follow them, to provide opportunities for future students and to continue to enhance the value of the Goizueta degree.
Traditionally at the time of graduation each year, Goizueta's graduating classes rally together to present their first class gift to Goizueta Business School as an acknowledgement of the value of their education and experience at the school. As part of the class gift tradition, donors have the option to pledge their class gift and pay over the next three years.
Why Give a Class Gift?
- Tuition dollars can't always cover the cost of new and needed programs. The difference is made up by the Goizueta community through efforts such as class gift campaigns.
- Goizueta does not receive any state funding. Private contributions are crucial for Goizueta to compete with peer business schools.
- Class gifts show the Goizueta community that alumni share fully in the commitment to the School's mission to provide valuable MBA experiences.
- Because Goizueta's endowment is significantly smaller than those of our peer institutions.
- Studies have shown that donors who pledge as students are three times as likely to pledge as alumni and give three times as much as those who do not give as students. Alumni giving is critical to the continued improvement and success of the school.
- Giving at a level of $500 or more provides membership to the Goizueta Partners Society, which offers significant benefits such as special networking events and plaque recognition at Goizueta.
- Many corporations offer matching gift programs that enable donors to double or even triple their gift to Goizueta.
- Gift pledges are tax deductible for U.S. taxpayers, who can offset their gift against personal taxes.
Class of 2007 Class Gifts and Pledges
| Class | Participation Rate | Funds Raised |
|---|---|---|
| BBA | 34% | $19,443.72 |
| Evening MBA | 98% | $50,028 |
| Full-time MBA | 97% | $147,059.00 |
| Modular Executive MBA | 100% | $64,305.00 |
| Weekend Executive MBA | 80% | $95,773 |
| Total Class of 2007 Class Gifts and Pledges (as of June 1, 2007) |
$376,608.72 | |
Reunion Class Giving
Reunions are about returning to celebrate our experiences at Goizueta Business School and they also allow an additional opportunity to give back. Goizueta's reunion class gift program provides support for the critical programs that will allow the school to continually enhance our academic programs and standing among the world's leading business schools. If your class is celebrating a reunion this year, we ask you to consider making a special gift or pledge to Goizueta Business School in honor of your reunion.
What Counts?
- ALL gifts and pledges.
- ALL years of a multi-year pledge count toward reunion class gift total.
- ALL restricted gifts designated for a specific purpose, including scholarships, faculty support, facilities, and more
- ALL corporate matching gifts.
- ALL gifts of appreciated securities.
- ALL planned gifts, such as a charitable remainder trust or a bequest naming Goizueta Business School as a beneficiary
Give to Goizueta
Want to learn more about how your class gift can make an impact on the quality of academic life at Goizueta? Contact us today or make a donation online.