{"id":10842,"date":"2021-01-26T14:14:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T14:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/?p=10842"},"modified":"2021-02-22T19:59:31","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T19:59:31","slug":"give-to-the-max-day-2021recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/2021\/01\/26\/give-to-the-max-day-2021recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Give to the Max Day recap and sustaining Augsburg\u2019s future"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Advancement-Give-To-The-Max-Graphics_Record.2.png\" alt=\"Graphic that reads $531,704 New Records!\" width=\"395\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Advancement-Give-To-The-Max-Graphics_Record.2.png 400w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Advancement-Give-To-The-Max-Graphics_Record.2-768x472.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Advancement-Give-To-The-Max-Graphics_Donors.2.png\" alt=\"Graphic that reads 1,898 Total Donors!\" width=\"245\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Advancement-Give-To-The-Max-Graphics_Donors.2.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Advancement-Give-To-The-Max-Graphics_Donors.2-768x788.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Advancement-Give-To-The-Max-Graphics_5.png\" alt=\"Graphic that shows the United States and says 41 States.\" width=\"180\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Advancement-Give-To-The-Max-Graphics_5.png 431w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Advancement-Give-To-The-Max-Graphics_5-768x821.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>This November, Augsburg had a record-breaking Give to the Max Day in terms of donor participation and dollars raised. Here are the highlights:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 $531,704 was raised across 41 projects, setting a new record.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 1,898 total donors gave, the most we\u2019ve ever seen.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Gifts came from 41 states.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 56% of our 41 projects (23 projects) were fully funded, and many others were very close to fully funded.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Advancement-Give-To-The-Max-Graphics_3.png\" alt=\"Pie Chart showing 56% Fully Funded Projects\" width=\"180\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Advancement-Give-To-The-Max-Graphics_3.png 477w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Advancement-Give-To-The-Max-Graphics_3-768x726.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 One couple gave to 17 projects.<\/p>\n<p>This day continues to energize our students, faculty, and staff every year, and we can\u2019t wait to see what we can accomplish next year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=684737109068697\">Watch this video from our students who would like to say a quick thank you.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Make a difference all year round<\/h3>\n<p>Each year, 20% of the annual gifts to the Augsburg Fund come during Give to the Max Day. But giving to the Augsburg Fund matters all year round: We use these dollars to make a difference for Auggies right away through scholarships, instruction and academic support, student programs, and other areas of the largest funding needs at Augsburg.<\/p>\n<p>Gifts to the Augsburg Fund touch the life of every student, faculty member, and staff member. More than 1,000 donors contribute to the fund each year, and you can join them.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Make a difference today. Give to the Augsburg Fund.&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.augsburg.edu%2Fgiving%2F%20|||&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11193&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>Giving creates a ripple effect for the future of Augsburg<\/h3>\n<p>When a water droplet hits the surface of a pond, it causes a ripple much larger than the original drop. This is how your gift affects Augsburg.<\/p>\n<p>Glass water droplet sculptures, created by Rhode Island artists, represent the expanding effect that donors provide for the Augsburg community. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/campaigns\/great-returns-campaign-2015-2022\/scholarships\/\">Learn more about these water droplets and how endowed scholarships propel Augsburg\u2019s work into the future<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1611092123964{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10844&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Lisa Smith <\/strong>and<strong> Dave Smith <\/strong><em>(Courtesy photo)<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1611092130095{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10845&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Sharon Mortrud \u201964 <\/strong><em>(Courtesy photo)<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1611092139954{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10846&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Dennis Meyer \u201978 <\/strong>and<strong> Bev \u201978 Meyer <\/strong><em>(Courtesy photo)<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This November, Augsburg had a record-breaking Give to the Max Day in terms of donor participation and dollars raised. 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