In its sixth annual appearance, One Day. One Doane. — Doane University’s extravagant 24-hour day of giving — a friendly “Battle of the Decades” competition helped bring 490 Tiger supporters together.
This year, Doane announced a 450-donor participation goal and leaned heavily on the fact that overall dollars raised, while always important in its own right, is less critical than getting a healthy percentage of supporters involved. Once the 450 donor goal was met, an additional $75,000 was gifted by the Board of Trustees—bringing the total of the campaign to an exciting $139,748.
One Day. One Doane., which began at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, and concluded at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, extended its participation goal this year across decades. Alums, volunteers, friends, and former employees stepped up early and challenged their respective bases.
As advertised, only one decade would emerge as the participation champions. That decade turned out to be the 1960s when they reached 96% of their decade’s goal participation. For context, each decade’s goal participation number was calculated as 5% of its total donor base.
The 1980s came in second place, reaching 84% of its goal. The 1990s finished third with 73%.
Also of note, the decade claiming bragging rights to most dollars raised was the ’70s, with the most overall donors coming from the ’90s.
All donations made during One Day. One Doane. had a significant impact on the Doane Fund, which plays a crucial role in enhancing all areas of the Doane experience. From financial aid and scholarships to faculty and staff development, academics, athletics, fine and performing arts, and campus life, every aspect of Doane benefits. Thanks to the generous support from across the Doane, Lincoln, and Crete communities, and even beyond, current and future Tigers will continue to thrive and find their passion at Doane for many decades to come.
