The University of New Mexico
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Contact : Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821, scarr@unm.edu
November 11, 2005
UNM Foundation Exceeds 2004-05 Fundraising Goal
The University of New Mexico Foundation surpassed its overall fund-raising goal of $43.4 million by raising more than $43.5 million, an all-time high, for fiscal year 2004-05. The amount represents an increase of approximately $1.8 million over the $41.8 million raised in fiscal year 2003-04 and exceeds the previous benchmark of more than $42 million established in 2002-03.
“UNM's strong academic and research environment helps provide our students and faculty with a future rich in possibilities,” said UNM President Louis Caldera. “It is the donors and supporters who have recognized this and have been generous in their recognition and support of UNM. They are, and will be crucial to our future growth and success.”
The mission of the UNM Foundation is to solicit, accept and manage private contributions and grants for the purpose of promoting the education, research and community service commitments of the University. The development of private resources, both philanthropic and volunteer, is the Foundation's responsibility.
Foundation officers include Robert Bovinette, chairman; Don Chalmers, vice chairman; Dorothy Rainosek, secretary; David Harris, UNM executive vice president for Administration; and Michael Carroll, UNM vice president for Institutional Advancement.
The UNM Foundation is an incorporated not-for-profit organization with the responsibility to receive, invest and distribute gifts of private support to UNM. For more information call (505) 277-4503.
The University of New Mexico is the state's largest university, serving more than 32,000 students. UNM is home to the state's only schools of law, medicine, pharmacy and architecture and operates New Mexico's only academic health center. UNM is noted for comprehensive undergraduate programs and research that benefits the state and the nation.
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