{"id":11078,"date":"2012-09-26T08:16:44","date_gmt":"2012-09-26T08:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/?page_id=11078"},"modified":"2024-07-02T15:21:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T15:21:29","slug":"augsburgfund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/campaigns\/augsburgfund\/","title":{"rendered":"The Augsburg Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A gift to the Augsburg Fund supports Auggies in discovering their vocation and empowering them to be change-makers in their communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Last year, 100% of gifts to the Augsburg Fund helped support student scholarships and allowed us to be responsive to the critical needs of our students.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your gift joins a large community of Augsburg donors who are invested in our students\u2019 futures. Whether you are an alumni or a friend of Augsburg, your gift makes a major difference in the lives of our students.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>By the Numbers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/By-the-Numbers.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49145 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/By-the-Numbers-300x283.png\" alt=\"A statistical graphic showing various student demographics and other data points.\n\n&quot;3,152 students&quot;\n&quot;55.1% students of color&quot;\n&quot;57% first-generation undergraduate students&quot;\n&quot;54% Pell-eligible undergraduate students&quot;\n&quot;&gt;97% undergraduate students receive financial support&quot;\n&quot;Over 680 first-year students (Fall 2023)&quot; &quot;RECORD!&quot; (stamped on the bottom right box)\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/By-the-Numbers-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/By-the-Numbers-1024x968.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/By-the-Numbers-768x726.png 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/By-the-Numbers.png 1127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What Auggies Say<\/h2>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-49146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Limakatso-scaled-e1712601380808-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Limakatso\" width=\"110\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Limakatso-scaled-e1712601380808-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Limakatso-scaled-e1712601380808-966x1024.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Limakatso-scaled-e1712601380808-768x814.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Limakatso-scaled-e1712601380808-1449x1536.jpg 1449w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Limakatso-scaled-e1712601380808.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 110px) 100vw, 110px\" \/>Augsburg provides all the tools you need to be successful in the world and in your career. You focus on your major but are also encouraged to learn other skills and take classes that will help you grow as a person. You never know what life will throw at you, but whatever that might be, Augsburg is preparing you for it. Because of how Augsburg has supported my education, I feel like I can achieve anything.<\/em><br \/>\n&#8211; Limakatso, \u201926<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-wp-editing=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-49147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Xwm-Quote-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"110\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Xwm-Quote-281x300.jpg 281w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Xwm-Quote.jpg 478w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 110px) 100vw, 110px\" \/> <em>I chose to attend Augsburg because of its size, diversity, and location. I wanted to be in an environment that was more personal and engaging. Scholarships allow for students that come from low-income families, such as myself, to follow and chase their dreams.<br \/>\n<\/em><strong>&#8211; Xwm, \u201923<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-49148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Abigail-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Abigail\" width=\"110\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Abigail-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Abigail.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 110px) 100vw, 110px\" \/><em>From the first time I toured Augsburg, I felt something different than the other campuses I attended, and this was a sense of belonging. I\u2019m grateful for donors who give scholarships because the cost of education is expensive and this provides the opportunity for donors to give back. I hope someday that will be me giving back to a student.<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Abigail \u201922, Donor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ececec;padding: 10px 5px;margin-bottom: 10px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 20px;\">Give online now. It's fast, easy and secure.<\/p><p style=\"text-align:center;\"><a type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/donor-form?svcid=tcs&amp;formId=3c0e5190-2966-4390-9853-5befc7cf887e&amp;envid=p-QWbpCHti9EWDeCMOFFaH_Q&amp;zone=usa\">Make a Gift<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A gift to the Augsburg Fund supports Auggies in discovering their vocation and empowering them to be change-makers in their communities. 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