Drake marks $125M milestone toward Brave & Bold campaign goal

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Drake University announced Tuesday that its comprehensive fundraising campaign, “The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold,” has raised $125 million of its $225 million goal through leadership gifts. “Thank you to the generous donors who have already contributed to The Ones, placing their trust in our vision,” Drake University President Marty Martin said in a press release. “These proud Bulldogs and friends recognize that our University and its people have the power to transform lives and strengthen communities. We draw tremendous inspiration and motivation from their encouragement and support.” Among major gifts received, Suzie Glazer Burt, campaign co-chair and a Drake trustee, has donated more than $8 million to the campaign, including major gifts to the women’s basketball program. As part of her leadership giving to Drake, she and her late husband, Gregory Burt, helped create the Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club on the Drake University campus. Campaign co-chair and Drake trustee Mark Ernst and his wife, LeighAnn Davis, have pledged $3 million for unrestricted uses, reflecting a strong endorsement of the university and its leadership. The university launched the public phase of the campaign in late October. A list of other major donors can be found at this link.