The Canisius Fund set a new standard of success, raising a remarkable $8.4 million from alumni, family and friends during 2023-24. The achievement marks the institution’s most successful fundraising year since 2019.
“Canisius University is deeply grateful for the extraordinary support received this year,” says Dianna Civello, vice president for advancement. “The generosity of our alumni, donors and friends coupled with their enthusiastic engagement demonstrates a profound commitment to the vision of the institution and our students so that Canisius can continue to provide an exceptional educational experience and make a meaningful impact in our community.”
The Canisius Fund saw significant growth, with a 35 percent increase in total contributions compared to the previous year. Notably, 828 new donors contributed nearly $340,000, underscoring a substantial rise in engagement and support for the institution.
A significant highlight of the annual campaign was the collective support from Leadership Society members, who donated more than $5.1 million to Canisius. The Leadership Society is comprised of individuals who make gifts of $1,000 or greater to the university.
The Dr. George E. Schreiner ’43 Pre-Medical Center at Canisius University will welcome John Rowe ’66, MD, to campus on Tuesday, October 8 to deliver a lecture titled “Myths and Realities of Healthcare.” The event, which is free and open to the public, takes place at 7:00 p.m. in the Chester HON ’01 and Diane Stranczek Science Hall Commons. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
John Rowe is the Julius B. Richmond Professor of Health Policy and Aging at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and chair of the Advisory Council at Stanford University’s Center on Longevity. He has dedicated his career to gerontology and geriatrics with a special focus on research and efforts to help build the strength of the field in healthcare and science.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will honor J. Patrick Greenwald with its Earle Hannel Professional Fundraiser Award on National Philanthropy Day, Thursday, November 14. The prestigious award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding career achievements, leadership and a commitment to the fundraising profession.
Greenwald is director emeritus of donor engagement at Canisius. He retired from the university in May 2023 following a 45-year career at the institution, serving primarily as a principal gift officer.
Click here to read more about Pat Greenwald’s remarkable tenure at Canisius.
Faculty and staff have the ability to view current contribution levels and make changes as well. All changes must be completed online and changes can be made at any time during the year. Please see the attached document for instructions on how to make a change online.
Submitted by: Dawn Rotterman, Benefits & HRIS Manager, Human Resources
The Counseling Center is offering suicide prevention training for students, faculty and staff on Wednesday, September 18, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Old Main 408.
QPR, the “CPR for suicide prevention”, stands for Question the person about suicide, Persuade the person the get help and Refer the person to get help. QPR is designed to increase your ability to recognize suicidal thoughts and behaviors and refer the person who is at risk to a professional resource. All members of the Canisius community are encouraged to take this training. The more people we have trained in suicide prevention, the wider our safety net to keep people safe. Anyone who has participated in this training in the past is encouraged to take it again to refresh your skills.
