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Alumni agency reports nearly $26 million raised last year, incoming Patton statue donation
Summary
Alumni agencies told the Board they finalized a five‑year strategic plan, reported nearly $26 million in gifts last year and described a surprise donation of a General Patton statue that alumni plan to place at VMI.
David Reznicki and alumni agency representatives told the board the alumni agencies completed a five‑year strategic plan and reported fundraising totals for the prior year. The agencies said approximately $25 million in gifts were recorded last year and highlighted donor outreach events, chapter activities and an alumni‑app rollout.
Nut graf: Advancement leaders framed the fundraising results and alumni engagement as central to scholarship and program support at VMI. Reznicki said the agencies finished a strategic plan covering communications, fundraising and metrics and will share the final plan with the board when complete.
The agencies also related a recent unsolicited gift: a family member offered a General Patton statue for the institute. Reznicki said arrangements were made to accept and transport the statue and that the donor family considers VMI an appropriate home for the piece.
Discussion vs. decision: The briefing was informational. The board asked questions about donor composition (non‑alumni giving was described as a single‑digit percentage) and ways to increase corporate sponsorships for athletics and other priorities.
Ending: Advancement leaders asked trustees to help expand corporate sponsorships and alumni engagement; no new financial commitments were made at the meeting.
