SPOTLIGHT

How gifts to CU create a kaleidoscopic picture

Annual report from Office of Advancement offers multifaceted view of stories, financials from fiscal year 2024
By Staff
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Boasting a vivid kaleidoscope theme, the new University of Colorado annual donor report shares important financial highlights that underscore the power of contributions across the CU system.

The online report from the system Office of Advancement explores the 2023-24 fiscal year, when a diverse community of more than 44,000 donors made more than 70,000 gifts to CU — adding up to a remarkable total of $429 million.

Like facets in a kaleidoscope, these individual gifts all play a vital role in shaping our big picture by supporting areas of the university like these:  
  

  • World-class health care: $244 million for the advancement of health care training, innovative research and cutting-edge treatments.  
  • Scholarships: More than $48 million awarded to deserving students.  
  • Research initiatives: $178 million to address some of the most significant scientific, social and environmental issues of our time.  
  • Top talent: More than $23 million invested in faculty recruitment and retention.  

The numbers tell a powerful story of the impact collectively achieved by donors. To delve deeper into these insights and see how giving is making a difference at CU, view the full report.