ENDOWMENT PERSPECTIVE When Asa Packer founded Lehigh University in 1865, he realized that a solid financial base was necessary if his vision was to transcend generations. His $3 million initial endowment fund, Lehigh’s first, is now one of the largest funds in Lehigh’s $1.873 billion endowment. Packer’s fund has been joined by almost 3,000 other endowments. Together, they advance Lehigh’s strategic priorities and the programs you care so deeply about. Consider the ways in which endowment has an impact: Endurance. The endowment is one of Lehigh’s most powerful financial tools. Your support sustains the educational mission of the university and creates a legacy for generations to come. Quality and Reputation. A gift to Lehigh’s endowment, particularly one supporting financial aid and scholarship, ensures that the most talented students have access to a distinctive Lehigh education. This increases the quality of Lehigh’s academic profile and reputation. Prestige. Named endowed funds allow Lehigh to recognize the generosity of the donors who make them possible. They also carry great honor for the beneficiaries, who put their knowledge and expertise to work to expand our impact as a university. Agility. When continuous resources are provided by an endowment, annual budget dollars become available to pursue ideas and innovations, allowing Lehigh to remain competitive and thrive in today’s rapidly changing world. External research partnerships provide hands-on learning experiences. Students in LU e-NABLE, Lehigh’s Enabling the Future organization, are collaborating with an international nonprofit to develop an upper-limb prosthesis with increased functionality and affordability. 8
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