The preliminary phase of the endowment campaign, relying largely on board members, has raised $35 million.
The endowment campaign was almost over; they were close to reaching their goal.
The Festival has also completed its first endowment campaign, raising over $10 million.
But what will be most crucial to the endowment campaign is his ability to raise money.
The board is trying to start an endowment campaign.
Carnegie Hall, for example, announced a $75 million endowment campaign in 1995 soon after its 100th birthday.
Recently, the orchestra began a $5 million endowment campaign, in which the new conductor will most certainly be called upon to play a leading role.
In the early 1960s, Wheaton successfully completed its first endowment campaign.
From 1999 to 2002 the had an endowment campaign to raised 10 million dollars to support academics of students and faculty.
"We're on sound financial footing, having raised $1.2 million of an endowment campaign."