Amazing Donors Respond During Pandemic with Record Giving to Purdue Veterinary Medicine

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Persistently pursuing the next giant leap – it’s what the Purdue Boilermaker family does, whether in the midst of normal times or during a pandemic. This fiscal year, donors to the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine stepped forward in unprecedented ways to support the college’s mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. The result was a record year for giving to the college, with more than $24 million raised! That amount represents an increase of 167% over the previous year’s total of $9 million.

College of Veterinary Medicine Chief Development Officer Tanya Finkbiner said the fundraising record is overwhelming, and a wonderful encouragement to everyone at the college. “It’s just incredible,” Tanya exclaimed. “People who give, at whatever amount is right for them, really do inspire others to join in the fun and rewarding experience of supporting worthy causes,” she said. “From our alumni donors who in many cases also inspire their clients to support the college, to animal owners who hear about the impact being made by our faculty, staff, and students, our donors come from all walks of life and find expression for the purposes they are passionate about by giving to Purdue Veterinary Medicine. It’s just wonderful to see how it all comes together for the betterment of animal and human health and well-being.”

Writer(s): Jonathan Martz, PVM Communications Intern, and Kevin Doerr | pvmnews@purdue.edu