“This is an ongoing process and we still have 74 percent in our sights,” Shutzer said. “I’ve dubbed the ‘74 percent for ’04’ slogan for our campaign, that is two percent more than last year.”
Shutzer said this year’s campaign has received 58 executive contributions—donations of $250 or more—while the Class of 2003 made only 54 executive contributions.
Shutzer said it is important to give back to the Harvard community through a lifetime of donations, beginning with the senior gift.
“We’re really excited about the progress that we’ve made,” Shutzer said. “Without the alumni, the University would not be what it is and we’re constantly looking to help improve it.”
Over 200 seniors worked for the gift fund.
“We have some really exceptional workers that took the class to heart,” Shutzer said.