Officials at IUP announced yesterday that this year’s Giving Tuesday’s goal was doubled.
In a news release, IUP announced that Giving Tuesday raised approximately $41,337 during the 24-hour effort thanks to 204 gifts from 175 donors. Those donors include university employees, alumni, students, and friends.
The amount also exceeds last year ’s total by $12,000. University officials credit the growth in funds to increased donor participation.
Two individual donations were highlighted in the release. One was from Bergitta Cotroneo, a 1980 graduate from Alexandria, Va., who matched gifts made to the African American Alumni Scholarship; and Col. Stephen Abel, a 1973 graduate from Washington Crossing, who matched multiple gifts made by students.
Additionally, an anonymous donor matched gifts to the women’s volleyball program.
Since its inception in 2017, IUP’s Giving Day raised approximately $146,550 for 48 projects across the university, including the IUP Food Pantry.
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