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Legacy Campaign

Welcome Class of 2011!

What is the legacy campaign?

The Senior Class Legacy Campaign is a student-led effort to raise funds for Pepperdine University. The campaign was established in 1989, as an opportunity for graduating Seaver students to leave a legacy by giving something back to Pepperdine University. Today, the tradition continues for each graduating class, giving each senior a chance to leave a legacy for the future Pepperdine community.

The 2011 Senior class Legacy

This year's Senior Class Legacy Campaign will revolutionize the Senior Class gift process, by allowing each senior to support what they care about. Instead of raising money for a single gift, like a bench somewhere on campus, you can donate to any program or area of special interest. Whether you are supporting an international program, your academic division, a sports team or a scholarship, a gift of any amount makes a difference. Senior Class giving has been a part of Seaver College for 22 years. This is the first time that each student can choose where the money goes.

How to get involved...

Seniors! on the left of this page, there are links to pages explaining different facets of the campaign. Click "Make a Gift" to connect to our secure online giving form, which allows you to choose the amount you would like to donate and where you want the money to go. For your convenience, the Legacy Campaign Committee table at events dedicated for you as well as in the caf. Pick up an envelope on your way by and mail in a gift. Emails sent to your in-boxes, as well as information sent to your mail boxes provide more opportunities to participate. Simply pick up an envelope or click on a link to give back.

Why Does Pepperdine Need my money?

The University is funded by three major sources: tuition, endowment, and charitable giving. Endowment is the body of invested funds that produce annual income for a wide-range of programs such as financial aid and support for faculty. Unfortunately, tuition and endowment incomes do not cover all of the expenses of our great university. It is the generosity of our alumni, friends, and, yes, even students, that makes up the difference.

Why Does My gift matter?

Pepperdine would need an additional $56 Million in endowment to equal the amount of spendable money raised through annual giving last year. The majority of these gifts are under $250. Every gift makes a difference!