Record Participation In 5th Annual Day Of Giving At Stockton

GALLOWAY, NJ — The Stockton University Foundation's fifth annual giving day drew "record participation" this year, raising more than $150,000 for students and university programs, school officials said in a release.

"Ospreys Give" kicked off at 1 p.m. on Oct. 12, generating gifts from 915 donors, surpassing the goal of 750, according to Stockton.

"The ever-increasing level of support for Stockton and the Foundation continues to be inspiring," Dan Nugent, vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the Stockton Foundation, said. "We are absolutely thrilled and grateful for the incredible outpouring of support from alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends from southern New Jersey and across the country."

The day's theme was "Give for Good," and funds were raised for initiatives focusing on student success, equity, wellness, emerging needs and the environment. Donors selected from more than 100 individual causes to provide support, ranging from scholarships to emergency relief funds, athletic programs, student organizations and academic programs.

Donations came from at least one member of each of Stockton's graduating classes from 1973 through 2022 - representing all 50 years of Stockton's history, officials said.

Current students also joined in the effort, with gifts from each of the university's current classes.

One such match came from Stockton University President Harvey Kesselman and First Lady Lynne Kesselman, who pledged $5 for every gift made by their fellow Stockton alumni.

"Lynne and I look forward to supporting Ospreys Give every year," Kesselman said. "Joining together with the entire community to give back to Stockton in support of our students is not only rewarding, it shows how much Stockton is valued throughout the region."

Donations are still being accepted. For more information or to donate, visit give.stockton.edu/ospreys-give-2022.