Five years ago Luther Seminary launched an ambitious comprehensive fundraising campaign to raise $96.7 million.
As of June 30, the Called and Sent campaign has come to a close. Thanks to the tremendous support of our donors–over 10,000 strong–preliminary numbers show we raised $110 million! And we increased our donor base by over 40%! This support demonstrates the deep commitments of our alums and friends to the seminary’s mission. Thank you, donors. And thanks be to God!
The Called and Sent campaign was announced just two months before 9/11. The temptation was to say, “Let’s be more conservative. People are uncertain. This isn’t the time to start the largest capital campaign in the school’s history.”
Key trustees and donors strongly urged the seminary to stay the course. They said the world needed what Luther Seminary offers now more than ever.