Class of 2009
Senior Class Gift

• What is Project GRADitude?
• Why should I participate?
• How can I participate?

What is Project GRADitude?

Project GRADitude was created in 2004 as the Senior Class Gift Program in order for Seniors to leave a legacy behind in their name, however it is not only for Seniors. The objective behind this project is to educate students about giving back to Tulane and encourage participation at all levels of giving - because we, as students, can make a huge difference!

Making Progress!

The Class of 2004 made a lasting impact by stepping up as the first class to collectively partake in a Senior Class Gift to Tulane. We congratulate them for their participation and courage for being the first class of Project GRADitude.

The Class of 2005 took note of the previous class' gift and realized the need for their class to participate as well. They ended up almost tripling the number of gifts for their Senior Class Gift. The Class of 2005 also set a great example for underclassment. It was inspiring to see underclassmen realizing the potential of giving back to Tulane by contributing to the Senior Class Gift.

While the 2005-2006 academic year was cut short by Hurricane Katrina, the class of 2006 and various underclassmen showed great participation in their class gift, further defining what it means to be a Tulanian.

Why should I participate by giving to Project GRADitude?

Leverage - If every student gave back even just a dollar, GREAT things could happen as a result!

Distinction - Only a few other universities and colleges even have a senior class gift program, so this is OUR opportunity to make our endorsement and be distinctive!

• If each student made a gift, surely all alumni can make a gift since their Tulane education has helped them in one way or another to get to where they are now.

• Tulane’s rankings in the U.S. News & World Report would increase as Tulane’s giving rates increase.

• Gifts from students act as a vote of confidence in Tulane. Gifts send positive messages to potential employers and act as a powerful endorsement to potential supporters of Tulane.

• Keep tuition from doubling. Annual Fund gifts and other gifts make up the gap between what tuition costs and what it really costs for a student to attend Tulane and therefore keep tuition from being twice as much as it is now.

How can I participate in Project GRADitude 2008?

Watch for details later this fall.

You can also participate at any time and make a gift by:

• Calling (877) 4TUFUND or (504) 865-5125 to make a gift over the phone.
• Calling the Project GRADitude Coordinator, Jon Burse, at (504) 865-5125 to have a pledge card sent directly to you.
• Dropping by the Student Calling Center at 2510 Calhoun Street
• Cash, checks, and credit cards are all accepted.
• Click here to make a gift now!
• Get involved! To join the committee, email us!

Everyone involved with tulanthropy and Project GRADitude would like to say thanks to all of those students who have made the effort to make a gift this year. All of your gifts are already at work, making a huge impact on Tulane!