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Law School Annual Fund Information |
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Unrestricted donations only....
Yearly Statistics and Goals:
2003-2004 $194,600 (25% increase from previous year)
2004-2005 $264,979 --- 511 donors
2005-2006 $344,189 --- 743 donors
2006-2007 $434,000 --- 1003 donors
2007-2008 $500,613 --- 930 donors
2008-2009 $371,871---742 donors as of May 27, 2009
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What is the Law School Annual Fund and why is it important?
Under our independent budget model, your gift to the Law School Annual Fund (LSAF) directly benefits and impacts the Law School , providing resources for student programs and scholarships, faculty scholarship and research, guest lecturers, technology upgrades, building renovations and opperational funds etc.
Drake is a truly unique and special place to study law. This is an exciting time at the law school. We believe in our mission and are building momentum in the participation and dollars raised in the LSAF.
What is Drake's fiscal year?
The Law School recognizes gifts according to Drake University's fiscal year which runs June 1- May 31.
Does my small gift really make a difference?
Yes, absolutely! Any gift to Drake Law School-regardless of the amount- helps the Law School reach its participation goal. Participation sends a message to the University, prospective students, donors and other alumni that the graduates of Drake Law School believe in the mission of the school and value the education they received.
When is the best time to make a gift?
Many of our alums choose to make their gifts at the end of the calendar year to take advantage of the IRS tax benefits. Alumni that make their gift early in the fiscal year decrease our costs as they are removed from the solicitation mailings.
How can I update my alumni records?
Email Drake at recordsinfo@drake.edu or hannah.bretz@drake.edu with any updates or visit blueView.
blueView: Go to http://blueview.drake.edu or go to the link on the Law School Website in the alumni section. Type in your Banner ID number , your birthdate (mmddyy) is your default password. This portal is not open to the public; only those with a valid Drake Banner ID. If you have questions, need assistance with blueView, or don't know your banner ID, please call the Drake Help Desk at 800-44-DRAKE, ext. 3001, from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
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Membership to the Leland S. Forrest Society is granted to those alumni and friends who personally commit a gift of $2500 and above to the Law School Annual Fund or a restricted Law School account. Matching gifts do not count towards membership. The Leland S. Forrest Society Reception/Dinner is held annually by the Law School in the fall to recognize its members and allow them to enjoy the company of other alumni giving at this leadership level. All Law School Leland S. Forrest Society Members are members of Drake University's Francis Marion Drake Society.
The Leland S. Forrest Society recognizes the contributions of former Drake Law School Professor and Dean Leland Stanford Forrest. Upon his death in 1970, Leland S. Forrest left a substantial endowment generating significant scholarship assistance each year for particularly meritorious law students enrolling in the Drake Law School.
Download the Leland S. Forrest Society pledge form here!
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The President's Circle recognizes those alumni who give at the leadeship level of $1000 and above. The University holds the Francis Marion Drake Society Dinner to honor those alumni and friends who give $1000 and above to the University.
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Law School Annual Fund Recognition Levels:
$2500 and above - Leland S. Forrest Society
$1000 and above - President's Circle
$500-$999
$250-$499
$100-$249
Up to $99
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