Tuck Concludes Record-Setting Campaign

The campaign raised a grand total of $416 million in new gifts and commitments, far outpacing the initial goal of $250 million set when it publicly launched in 2018. A remarkable 80 percent of Tuck alumni made a gift during the campaign which closed on June 30th.

Above and beyond the financial records we have set during the campaign, the most meaningful contribution to me is the way that The Tuck Difference has strengthened our global Tuck community, said Dean Matthew J. Slaughter. Because of this campaign, everyone from our generous alumni to our exceptional students, faculty, and staff are even more informed and inspired about everything we do day in and day out to deliver the best MBA experience on the planet.

The end of the fiscal year also marked the end of the Dartmouth-wide Call to Lead campaign, which raised a comprehensive total of $3.77 billion across the institution, including Tuck, the Thayer School of Engineering, Geisel School of Medicine, and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

The record-setting campaign at Tuck was anchored by deep investment in the school’s three strategic priorities: Expanding Access to Business Education, Building Capabilities of Tomorrow’s Leaders, and Guiding Career Journeys for Tuck students and alumni.

Fueled by the collective support of thousands of Tuck alumni and friends, The Tuck Difference total also includes more than $75 million in cumulative gifts to Tuck Annual Giving (TAG) during the duration of the campaign as well as $50 million in bequest commitments. This broad base of support has helped Tuck maintain an alumni participation rate near or above 60 percent, the highest among our peers by a significant margin.

The vast reach of this campaign and the different ways members of the Tuck community have chosen to engage is nothing short of extraordinary, says Chief Advancement Officer Ben Porter. The success of The Tuck Difference reflects the strength and generosity of the world’s best alumni network.

During the 2023 fiscal year alone, Tuck raised more than $52 million in new gifts and commitments as well as an additional $7 million in new bequest commitments. A significant portion of these gifts will support scholarships to help attract and enroll exceptional students seeking a business education that is distinctly personal, connected, and transformative.

FY23 also saw another impressive year for TAG, which raised more than $9 million.

In the months ahead, Tuck will remain focused on its strategic priorities with a continued emphasis on increased funding for scholarships. Slaughter says that building these resources will open pathways for talented students and empower them in their pursuit to better the world through business.

The world needs more Tuck, said Slaughter. And we are excited and strengthened by what we have accomplished during this campaign to go out and meet that need.