Alumni Giving Participation

See how your class ranks among others in giving participation and giving levels.

Toccoa Falls alumni have sacrificially given to our alma mater since the first class graduated in 1922. And, ever since then, that activity has been tracked. We recognize that we are stewards of all resources gifted to Toccoa Falls College.

We are often asked, “How does giving from our class year compare to other classes?” I’m glad you asked. We are always interested in looking at how our alumni are engaged in giving to our alma mater, what classes are particularly more active than others in that area, and what perceptions may exist that produce such outcomes.

Our office tracks this data by class year; however, for purposes of being concise in this report, I compiled the data in decades. This first chart compares alumni giving by class year during 2006-07 and 2007-08 with alumni giving during 2008-09.

Go 1950’s!!!

How does YOUR class compare?

Classes that particularly stand out within each decade in the area of participation:

1936 – 17%
1947 – 18%
1955 – 21%
1960 – 17%
1970 – 11%
1981 – 7%
1996 – 4%
2009 – 4%

Thank you for faithfully supporting your alma mater with your gifts and prayers. Students who are recipients of your generosity are always overwhelmed when they learn that former students who do not know them personally are willing to make financial sacrifices so they can receive a Christ-centered education.

It isn’t always the size of your gift that makes a difference, although sometimes that is the case. But, it is that you give which makes the difference. When appeals are made to Foundations, Corporations, or high profile non-donors for financial support, their number one question is, “What percentage of your alumni gives to the school?” And, one of the key areas scrutinized by our accrediting agencies is the percentage of alumni giving versus non-alumni giving to our institution.

This second chart shows alumni percentage participation to total giving to the college.

National averages point to an 11.7% participation rate so TFC alumni are head and shoulders above that average.

Toccoa Falls alumni are special. You help preserve our heritage through your testimony, your individual ministries, your prayers, and your financial support. Our prayer is that you will continue to keep Toccoa Falls College in your prayers and part of your giving ministry.






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Alumni Giving Participation 2008