Tusculum College has been recognized with the 2015 Educational Fundraising Award in the category of Overall Improvement in United States educational fundraising programs by The Council of Advancement and Support for Education (CASE).
Educational institutions that have completed the Council to Aid Education’s annual Voluntary Support of Education survey for past three years are automatically eligible for the consideration. The winners are recognized for overall performance, overall improvement or both.
Of the 571 eligible institutions this year, 42 won an award for overall performance in fundraising, 39 for overall improvement and nine for both categories.
“This is an incredible honor,” said Heather Patchett, the vice president for institutional advancement. “We work hard to engage our students, alumni, community and friends, and more than anything else, this recognition reflects their generosity.”
Founded in 1974, CASE serves educational institutions and the advancement professionals who work on their behalf by helping its members raise funds, build stronger relationships with their alumni and donors and foster public support of education. According to its website, CASE includes a network of more than 3,600 colleges and universities, primary and secondary independent and international schools and nonprofit organizations.
Last October, Tusculum College launched its capital campaign, Tusculum First. Designed to improve and expand Tusculum College and its program for both its internal and external communities, Tusculum First’s goals include a new center for science and math and the growth of academic program, endowed scholarships and student life.
“It is with great pride that I congratulate our staff, alumni, community and friends for this achievement,” said Patchett. “Tusculum College’s continuous growth would not be possible without them.”
By Stephanie Turner, senior journalism and professional writing major from Shelbyville