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Read the stories of these Princetonians who have given their time and energy to support Princeton's Annual Giving efforts.
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R. Kelly Doherty '81, Annual Giving Chair |
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 R. Kelly Doherty points out, “Annual Giving is always a vital part of Princeton’s fundraising effort. Unrestricted funds enable the administration to promote new initiatives, such as neuroscience, and support existing initiatives that are important but vulnerable to economic downturn, such as financial aid. If some students experience a change in their economic circumstances, AG provides a buffer. Annual Giving ensures that Princeton’s pursuit of excellence need never be compromised.” More... |
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Patrice P. Jean *99, Graduate Alumni Annual Giving Chair |
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 According to Patrice Jean, soliciting for Annual Giving among graduate alumni is somewhat different from working with undergraduate alumni. While the two groups share much in common, the graduate alumni tend to be more department-focused. “We look for issues that pique people’s academic and intellectual interest. We also like to talk to current graduate students, and learn about their experiences on campus. It’s clear that the unrestricted funds from AG play a big part in providing a Princeton graduate education, and that is meaningful to our graduate alumni.” More... |
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William P. Bowman ’88, Class Agent |
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 Class Agent Bill Bowman spends a lot of time on the telephone. “When I look at the list of people to call, it can be daunting,” he says. “But I really enjoy the conversations—catching up with people I know, connecting with some I didn’t previously know.” Just talking about Princeton, past and present, is easy. More... |
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Lisa M. LaCourse ’90, Annual Giving Volunteer |
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 Lisa LaCourse knows the importance of financial aid to Princeton students. A recipient of financial aid as an undergraduate, she also held paying jobs throughout her four years on campus. “I was a manager for the Department of Food Services, now Dining Services, for my first three years,” she says. “And in my senior year, I was a teacher for the Princeton Review [a test preparation company located in Princeton but not affiliated with the University]; I worked at a local copy and printing shop; and I worked for an engineering firm in town.” She knows that Annual Giving plays an important part in ensuring the University’s ability to provide financial aid.” More... |
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Christopher D. Long '97, Class Agent |
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.gif) Chris Long, class agent since 2007 and a former special gifts solicitor, says, “No one I know has a lot of spare time. You have to prioritize any volunteer commitments. For me, that’s easy: Princeton comes first.” Long wants to “make sure Annual Giving is as robust as possible,” because because it offers the University “latitude as to how to use funds. This flexibility helps the University retain its preeminence as an educational institution.” More... |
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