Annual Fund - Saint Vincent College

Saint Vincent College, like all private colleges, must rely on three basic sources of income to balance its annual operating budget:

Student Tuition and Fees
Endowment Earnings
Charitable Gifts and Grants.

Charitable Gifts help raise immediate funds for the operating needs of Saint Vincent College. Unrestricted gifts received are used to support all areas of the College, such as:

Awarding scholarships and grants for students
Enchancing and updating campus facilities
Purchasing computer and classroom equipment
Providing education-related extra-curricular activities
Enriching the operation of student services
Acquiring additional library holdings
Supporting guest lecture series
Research grants
School and and department support
Travel to conferences and competitions

Because annual gifts are not endowed, your support will impact students immediately.
**You can also Designate your gift to a specific Department or Program (click here for ideas)**

The Annual Fund provides an opportunity for alumni, parents, and friends to support Saint Vincent College each year. Welcoming gifts of all sizes, Annual Giving raises funds for current student needs.

Throughout our campus – from the classrooms to the library, from our science labs to the Wellness Center – your contribution enables current programs to continue and new initiatives to begin. Your support creates a vibrant campus community and enhances the overall Saint Vincent College student experience.

Why Participation is Important

Participation in Annual Giving is a standard measure of satisfaction with a College.
Participation is taken into consideration by corporations and foundations when awarding grants, high school seniors and parents when evaluating colleges and universities, and other donors when making their philanthropic decisions.
Participation in Annual Giving is also a criteria used in national rankings of colleges and universities.

Every Gift Counts

Gifts of all sizes are welcomed and appreciated. You can participate at a level that is comfortable for you. Each gift, regardless of size, strengthens the College’s participation rate and demonstrates a vote of confidence in a unique Saint Vincent College education.
Meet the Annual Fund Staff

Jennie Miller
Director of Development and Prospect Management
(724) 805-2412

Jennie came to Saint Vincent College in 1994 to work on Campaign 150, coordinating prospect research. She stayed on and moved up to Director of Prospect Management and then to Director of Development. She oversees many of the fundraising programs, including the Heritage Society, the Honor Roll of Donors, and many other special projects. Jennie earned a Bachelor of Science Degree at Slippery Rock University. She currently resides in Ligonier, and is a member of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, the American Association of Research Professionals, the Westmoreland Ski Club and the Shenandoah Ski Club.

Alicia M. Barnes, C'01
Phonathon Coordinator
(724) 805-2499

Alicia joined the Saint Vincent College staff in September of 2002. She graduated with High Honors from Saint Vincent in 2001 with a degree in Liberal Arts. Alicia runs the Phonathon, Senior Class Giving and is currently working on a new Young Alumni Program. Alicia is a two-time first place recipient of the Paul A. Murray, Jr. Telethon Scholarship. She currently resides in Natrona Heights.

Rebecca A. Swank
Gift Processor
(724) 805-2268

Becky joined Saint Vincent College in 2004 as a member of the Annual Giving team. Having advanced into the Gift Processor position, she is primarily responsible for processing all gifts and donations to the College. She has an ASB Degree in Secretarial Sciences and is working toward a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. She currently resides in Stahlstown.

Becky Bush, C'06
Data Specialist/Phonathon Office Manager
(724) 805-2066

Becky joined Saint Vincent College in 2007. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint Vincent College in 2006 with a degree in Business and Computer Information Technologies Education. Becky helps maintain the database, update the website, and process Phonathon results. Becky currently resides in Derry.