YSU’s annual contributions on target to reach $1 million

January 29, 2008 at 5:19p.m.

YOUNGSTOWN — Contributions to Youngstown State University’s Annual Fund jumped by more than 20 percent last year, and officials say the drive is on target to reach its goal of $1 million in fiscal 2009.

The total and the size of the average gifts have been growing steadily over the past several years, and the university set the $1 million mark as part of the university’s centennial celebration now going on.

The Annual Fund is comprised of financial contributions made to YSU on a yearly basis, and is separate from the Major Gifts, Special Projects and Planned Gifts programs, which are generally large, one-time donations.

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