The boldest fundraising campaign in the College’s history, Become More raised $420 million — $20 million more than our goal — to ensure our students develop into effective, ethical leaders. Thank you for inspiring us to Become More!
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“Our promise is to educate the kinds of thoughtful, imaginative, ethical leaders for whom our world hungers. Leadership is not simply about doing more, it is about being more.” – Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., President
Our Vision
Become More was formed from a singular belief: that the need for a Holy Cross liberal arts education — an education that develops mind, body, spirit and community — has never been more essential.
Your Leadership
A passionate call to lead the way forward, Become More has strengthened every dimension of the Holy Cross experience during its seven years (2013-2020).
Being more, not simply doing more, has always been the distinction of Holy Cross. Because, in a time of unprecedented opportunities and challenges, individuals need the capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, act with integrity and lead.
Your Impact
Priority |
Dollars Raised |
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Academics | $116.5M |
Athletics | $74.8M |
Financial Aid | $61.7M |
Mission | $21.1M |
Students and Community | $33.6M |
Unrestricted Funds | $111.7M |
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$420,446,741 total contribution |
By the Numbers
156,000 total gifts to the campaign
68,265 campaign gifts less than $100 — 43.8% of all campaign gifts
35,378 individual donors
11,777 first-time donors (alumni, parents and students)
4,111 alumni and parent volunteers
74.9% alumni engagement
134 new scholarships
67 campaign commitments over $1M
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To achieve our highest aspirations and strengthen every dimension of Holy Cross — from teaching and learning, to creativity and scholarship — the Become More campaign pursued six priorities to do and be more.
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Record gifts to the Become More campaign have transformed our campus, creating learning environments that enable our students to interpret and navigate life with a firm sense of purpose and a vibrant imagination.
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Read about how we have put the campaign’s bold vision into action, and the defining events and initiatives that have enabled Holy Cross to become more.