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In reflecting on our steadfast commitment to excellence in education and fostering opportunities for student growth, this report stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication and hard work of our students, faculty, staff, and supporters. As we prepare to support Transforming Learning, Transforming Lives: The Levavi Oculos Strategic Plan, our university’s strength grows, and our expanding community of supporters and partners propels us forward. Looking ahead, we are called to capitalize on our positive trajectory, uniting in our commitment to collaboration, teaching, and ensuring the brightest future for the coming decades.

As I begin my second year as Vice President for Institutional Advancement, I consider it a daily privilege to witness your philanthropic gifts transform Hollins and the lives of our students. My team and I are excited to bring this annual report to our readers and share a snapshot of the support received over the last year, yet it can never reflect the totality of your contributions to Hollins. In addition to your financial support, we recognize your gifts of time, talent, and expertise which cannot be overlooked.

We are truly grateful for your generosity and appreciative of your loyalty and all the ways in which you uplift Hollins. It is our hope that others are inspired as they review and celebrate the exceptional commitments made to our beloved institution.

Just this past year we saw your generosity come to life with the opening of The Green, the integrative learning commons in the Wyndham Robertson Library. Together, we “moved mountains” on our annual Day of Giving. Looking ahead, I am most excited about Transforming Learning, Transforming Lives: The Levavi Oculos Strategic Plan. By 2030, Hollins will have implemented integrative learning practices, equity-minded access policies, extensive experiential learning, compassionate challenge, and holistic wellness to meet our mission call and ensure our sustainability.

I am so proud to be a part of the Hollins family as we embrace and further our essential 182-year-old mission and support our beloved campus community. Your generosity enables us to create an increasingly holistic and enriching environment for our students, faculty, staff, alumnae/i, and friends.

I look forward to all we will accomplish together in the coming years.

Sincerely,
Anita Branch Walton
Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Endowment—Total Assets Market Value
Fiscal Years Ending June 30

Hollins donors expand opportunities for learning and living well in the Hollins community and beyond.

President’s reception in Roanoke.

In fiscal year 2022-23, donors invested just over $2.56 million in capital projects. In October 2023, space was reallocated in the Wyndham Robertson Library for student success-oriented resources, providing students with a singular point of access to academically aligned opportunities. Co-locating the Rutherfoord Center for Experiential Learning and programming provided by Student Success, Well-being, and Belonging (SSWBB), including HU Connect and DEI, helps to foster greater collaboration among these programs and facilitate availability for students. In addition to housing student accessibility services, the renovations to the library include academic support, enhanced and varied study spaces on all floors, new classroom space, and a podcasting studio.

Donors also invested in the expansion of the Student Apartment Village. With this visionary philanthropy, the village has expanded to nine home-style residences, giving Hollins students a beautiful and welcoming place to live, work, and dream. Located atop the crest of the Hollins campus on what was known as Faculty Avenue, the village is part of a vibrant and diverse mix of housing options for Hollins students and is a highly desired housing option.

Hollins Fund.

Your generous contribution to the Hollins Fund plays a vital role in recruiting and supporting high-achieving students, enabling them to excel both academically and personally. The Hollins Fund accounts for 11% of the operating budget each year. The funds raised through the Hollins Fund primarily support  student scholarships. At the core of Hollins are its dedicated students and faculty, and your annual gift ensures the provision of the quality education they deserve. In fiscal year 2022-23, the Hollins Fund made a significant impact, contributing  $3.1 million of the total $12.7 million in philanthropic contributions. Your ongoing support allows us to offer attractive designations within the Hollins Fund, focusing on general scholarship; student success, well-being, and belonging; and internship and study abroad opportunities, which can be transformative for students’ experiences and future careers. Thank you for joining us in our mission of bettering society one Hollins student at a time.

For more information on the Hollins Fund, please contact Noelle N. Cook at cooknn@���Ĵ�ý.edu or (540) 362-6411.

Gifts to the Hollins endowment create the foundation to strengthen our academic programs and support our students into the future.

Hollins continues to operate within the board-approved budget and with no external debt. Much of this financial stability is due to our alumnae/i and friends who, devoted to Hollins’ long-term financial health, added just over $30.8 million to the endowment last fiscal year. This includes the $25 million pledge payment to the Levavi Oculos Endowed Scholarship Fund, which was created in December 2021 with a pledge of $75 million from a generous anonymous alumna, the largest gift ever made to a women’s college. As of June 30, 2023, the Hollins endowment boasted a market value of $254.8 million.

Donors made Hollins a lasting part of their legacy.

Houston alumnae/i reception

During the last fiscal year, Hollins received one new revocable bequest intention for $250,000 and received 13 total bequests for $497,848. Alumnae/i, parents, and friends who have indicated that they have made a bequest provision or planned gift commitment for Hollins in their estate plans are members of the Heritage Society. Today the Heritage Society has 506 members.

For more information on planned giving, please contact Suzy Mink at minks@���Ĵ�ý.edu or (202) 309-1750.

Volunteers, who give their time and talents making Hollins a better place, make Hollins better for all of us.

Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization, infusing passion and dedication into every role they undertake. From the class reporters, reunion gift chairs, Alumnae Board, Board of Trustees, and more, their selfless contributions drive the success of our operations. Their diverse skills and unwavering commitment amplify our impact, making a lasting difference. We extend heartfelt gratitude to each volunteer for their invaluable service, shaping a brighter future together.

For all 2022-23 volunteers (364 total):

To show the impact of our volunteers, our reunion gift chairs for the classes ending in 3s and 8s and the class of 2021 made a huge impact for Reunion 2023.*

2022-23 Volunteer Leadership

Giving Society Recognition

We are profoundly grateful to our donors who give loyally each year, make leadership gifts, and those who include Hollins in their estate planning. Thank you for lifting up Hollins. Many of our donors are recognized in the following giving societies:

Levavi Oculos Society

The 1842 Society

The Heritage Society

Miss Matty’s Circle

Marian Wolff Young Society

Ways to Give

Give Through your IRA

If you are 70 ½ or older, a charitable gift transferred from your IRA by December 31 directly to Hollins will not be taxed and can also satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD), maximizing the benefits to both you and Hollins. Contact Suzy Mink ’74 at (202) 309-1750 for more information.

Real Estate or Personal Property

Hollins accepts gifts of real estate or personal property (art, horses, etc.) for related use.

• For gifts of horses for the Hollins Riding program, please contact Sherri W. West, director of riding/head coach at westsw@���Ĵ�ý.edu or
  (540) 808-7701.
• For any other type of gift, contact the Institutional Advancement Office at (800) 846-5371 or email gifts@���Ĵ�ý.edu to be connected with the appropriate staff member to discuss your donation.

Payroll Deductions

Faculty and staff of Hollins University are eligible to sign up to make their gift to Hollins through payroll deduction.

Donor Advised Fund

Direct a grant to Hollins through your Donor Advised Fund.

Planned Giving

Create a legacy at Hollins through a bequest or other deferred gift. Contact Suzy Mink ’74 at (202) 309-1750 to discuss the options.

Matching Gifts

If your company, your spouse’s company, a company from which you are retired, or a corporate board of which you are a member has a matching gift program, getting your gift matched is easy. Check with the company’s personnel office.