Ep. 55 - SBUnited Giving Day Preview/Goals and Enrollment Updates

Vice President of Advancement Leon Wirth joins Brandt Merritt to preview SBU's upcoming giving day, SBUnited 2026 on Thursday, March 12. They highlight significant momentum in giving trends to SBU's Annual Scholarship Fund and overall giving, including increased dollars and increased donors. They also give an update on capital campaign planning connected to SBU's campus master plan, and share positive enrollment trends.

For those interested in learning more about SBUnited Giving Day, visit advance.sbuniv.edu/sbunited.

Chapters

00:10 Guest Introduction: Leon Worth00:59 Supporting SBU Through Giving and Enrollment05:16 Details of Giving Day and Goals07:29 Campus Engagement and Student Involvement09:22 Giving Trends and Momentum11:43 Potential for Record Giving Year13:57 Campus Development and Future Projects17:46 Restricted vs Unrestricted Giving Explained19:41 Enrollment Growth and Student Success24:30 Local Community and Recruitment Success28:50 Student Impact Stories and Mission29:46 Closing Remarks and Call to Action