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A LANDMARK CAMPAIGN,
A STRONGER COMMUNITY,
A BETTER WORLD

Dartmouth undertook The Call to Lead campaign with the confidence to think big and let our ambitions soar. And the response was amazing. Nearly 100,000 donors committed more than $3.77 billion. Yes, that’s a big number, but it was a campaign for everyone—40% of all donors contributed less than $500. The true success of The Call to Lead will be measured by lives changed.

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$3,771,572,017

Raised to Date

A record-breaking number of alumni have given to The Call to Lead campaign, and we reached our participation goal to engage 60% of all alumni.

The Call to Lead Finishes Strong

Dartmouth's campaign concludes with resounding success, breaking records and surpassing goals.

Donors Diana and Stephen Lewinstein ’63 P’98 posing with President Beilock and Athletic Director Mike Harrity

Record Gift Will Enhance Athletic Excellence at Dartmouth

Stephen and Diana Lewinstein support Dartmouth’s Ivy League competitiveness

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Today, Dartmouth is an institution changed, shaped by visionary investment—but our work is not yet finished.

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Leadership in action

Mindy Kaling
Root for yourself. And root for those around you, too. Because success isn't a zero-sum game.
Mindy Kaling '01 H’18
Actor, screenwriter, producer
Jake Tapper
Be bold. Be smart. Be brave. Be true. Go forth and rock.
Jake Tapper ’91 H’17
Journalist and author
Henry M. Paulson Jr.
Don’t dodge the tough problems. Run towards them and encourage those around you to do likewise.
Henry M. Paulson Jr. ’68 ’H07 P’97
Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
Mateo Romero
I chose to completely commit.
Mateo Romero ’89
Painter
Shonda Rhimes
Become a leader that makes room for the idea.
Shonda Rhimes ’91 H’14
Television producer, screenwriter, author
Austin Beutner
Trust is earned by the work you do, not the words you say.
Austin Beutner ’82 P’19,’25
Former Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District
Bonnie Ann Henderson
Think independently and question convention.
Bonnie Ann Henderson ’89 MED ’93
Eye surgeon, inventor, entrepreneur
John Rich
We are finally talking about racism as a problem worth solving.
John Rich ’80 H’07
Public health expert, MacArthur Foundation Fellow
Tommy Clark
You have to learn to deal with failure, because you’re going to fail in one way or another.
Tommy Clark ’92 MED ’01
Grassroot Soccer CEO and founder
Dr. Joanne M. Conroy
Leadership requires making tough decisions.
Dr. Joanne M. Conroy ’77
CEO and president, Dartmouth Hitchcock Health
Ed Haldeman
Leaders aren’t well served if they only hear yes.
Ed Haldeman ’70 P’03,’08
Chairman, S&P Global; former CEO, Freddie Mac and Putnam Investments
Lisa V. Adams
Leadership is about confidence and authenticity.
Lisa V. Adams MED ’90
Director of the Center for Global Health Equity, Dartmouth
Geoff Ralston
Sometimes you need to push yourself and take chances.
Geoff Ralston ’82
President, Y Combinator; entrepreneur
Maya Wiley
Our country needs a fundamental reimagining.
Maya Wiley ’86
Civil rights activist, lawyer, racial justice expert
Geeta Anand
Journalism is relevant and alive.
Geeta Anand ’89 P’22
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter; dean of the Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
Elyse Allan
Your values define you as a leader in an ambiguous world.
Elyse Allan ’79 TU’84 P’14
Director, Brookfield Asset Management
Latif Nasser
Curiosity opens new worlds of possibilities and human potential.
Latif Nasser ’08
Podcaster, television producer
Kaushal Shah MED ’00
We need to stand up for what we believe.
Kaushal Shah MED ’00
COVID-19 frontline responder, emergency room physician
Kaya Thomas
Make people feel welcome, no matter their background.
Kaya Thomas ’17
Computer scientist, app developer
Susan Dentzer
You have to create the future. You can't just let it happen.
Susan Dentzer ’77
Health policy thought leader, journalist, trailblazer
Jerry Zacks
Don't be frightened by uncertainty—if you find your passion, pursue it.
Jerry Zacks ’67
Broadway director, actor, Tony Award winner
Martha Pollack
Don’t be constrained by boundaries. You can color outside the lines.
Martha Pollack ’79
University president, computer scientist
John Donahoe
Getting help is a sign of strength
John Donahoe ’82
Nike CEO, PayPal board chair
Dr. Robert Higgins
Opportunity isn’t enough. You have to walk through the door.
Robert Higgins ’81
Transplant surgeon, hospital president
Bianca Smith
A leader is one who brings out the best in everybody on their team
Bianca Smith ’12
Minor league baseball coach
William Kamkwamba
The difference between an idea and an opportunity is a space to work and a mentor to help
William Kamkwamba ’14
Polymath, innovator, community catalyst
Richard Kimball portrait in black and white
Leadership is simple. Sometimes someone needs to go first. Raise your hand and others will follow."
Richard Kimball ’78
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
Laurel Richie portrait in black and white
My role as a leader is to create an environment where people can do their best work.”
Laurel J. Richie ’81
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
Elizabeth Mahoney Loughlin portrait photo in black and white
Leadership is acting in a way that inspires others to join and work alongside you toward a collective goal.”
Elizabeth Mahoney Loughlin ’89
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
Philip Loughlin IV portrait photo in black and white
Leadership is having a vision for the future and the ability to rally others to help turn that vision into reality.”
Philip Loughlin IV ’89
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
Greg Maffei portrait photo in black and white
Do the work. Showing up and contributing is the stuff of strong leaders.”
Gregory Maffei ’82
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
Sharon Maffei portrait photo in black and white
Tell more stories. Stories help to communicate your vision in human terms that inspire.”
Sharon Maffei
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
Peggy Epstein Tanner portrait photo in black and white
Through experiential learning and extracurricular activities, Dartmouth creates effective, thoughtful leaders.”
Peggy Epstein Tanner ’79
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
David Tanner portrait photo in black and white
Leadership involves listening first, then synthesizing that input and developing a clear plan of action.”
David Tanner
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
Barry Caldwell ’82
Diverse experiences and perspectives enhance community, problem-solving, and decision-making. Actively seek them.”
Barry Caldwell ’82
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Pamela Berman Cline ’89
Rally around the institutions that have true impact. Dartmouth is that place for me—and will be for generations of students to come.”
Pamela Berman Cline ’89
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Leslie Davis Dahl ’85
Being a leader requires being a great listener so you can—and will—empower others.”
Leslie Davis Dahl ’85
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Julia Davidson P’19,’23
Learn, think, and listen; then speak and act fearlessly and with persuasiveness and confidence.”
Julia Davidson P’19,’23
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Gregg Engles ’79
Education and innovation are the foundation of leadership. That’s why Dartmouth matters.”
Gregg Engles ’79
Campaign Executive Committee Member
R. Bradford Evans ’64
Share the stage: Always recognize and reward those that work for you.”
R. Bradford Evans ’64
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Elizabeth Cogan Fascitelli ’80
Be independent, think broadly, speak up, and step out of your comfort zone.”
Elizabeth Cogan Fascitelli ’80
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Whitney Flynn ’07 TU’16
Leadership is both quiet contemplation and using one’s voice and actions to bring others along.”
Whitney Flynn ’07 TU’16
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Gail Gentes ’77a
Empathy is key to great leadership.”
Gail Gentes ’77a
Campaign Executive Committee Member
James Frank ’65
Great leaders have fire in the belly. Embrace something important to you and drive for success.”
James Frank ’65
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Karen Frank
Leaders should strive to understand those around them, in their neighborhood or within our global community.”
Karen Frank
Campaign Executive Committee Member
William Helman IV ’80
It’s all about service. Dartmouth deserves everything we’ve got.”
William Helman IV ’80
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Dawson Her Many Horses TU’10
Leaders don’t do anything different when they become leaders. Their actions don’t change.”
Dawson Her Many Horses TU’10
Campaign Executive Committee Member
David Hodgson ’78
People follow compelling ideas, clearly articulated, with calls to action that make their lives meaningful.”
David Hodgson ’78
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Caroline Hribar ’00
Great leaders harness the power of an entire group. Dartmouth women came together for The Call to Lead and it made us unstoppable.”
Caroline Hribar ’00
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Susie Huang ’84
It’s empowering to give, to be involved, and to lead.”
Susie Huang ’84
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Jeffrey Immelt ’78 H’04
Leadership is an intense journey. Most give up before they reach their full potential. Don’t quit. The joy is in the doing.”
Jeffrey Immelt ’78 H’04
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Aly Jeddy ’93 Headshot
Set outrageous goals. Inspire others to share them. Presume success. Don’t stop.”
Aly Jeddy ’93
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Hoyoung Huh ’91 Headshot
We will see the true potential of American innovation when our labs and workshops are representative of society.”
Hoyoung Huh ’91
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Anne Kubik ’87
Depth, passion, and tenacity are essential for Dartmouth to be transcendent.”
Anne Kubik ’87
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Elizabeth Cahill Lempres ’83 TH’84
The more voices you have at the table, the more robust the conversation is and the better the outcomes.”
Elizabeth Cahill Lempres ’83 TH’84
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Richard Lewis ’84
Dream big. Our aspirations get bolder as we acquire experience, perspective, and wisdom.”
Richard Lewis ’84
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Christopher Lord ’86
Once you have a seat at the table, it’s your responsibility to make room for others.”
Christopher Lord ’86
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Steve Mandel ’78
The Call to Lead is an affirmation about the future of Dartmouth.”
Steve Mandel ’78
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Terrance McGuire TH’82
Dartmouth’s mission extends beyond the liberal arts. It includes creating ways to positively impact the world.”
Terrance McGuire TH’82
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Julie McColl-McKenna ’89
The harder you work, the more you learn, the more people you meet—the more effective your leadership will be.”
Julie McColl-McKenna ’89
Campaign Executive Committee Member
David McKenna in black and white portrait photo
To lead is to create opportunity for everyone.”
David McKenna ’89
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Robin Bryson Reynolds black and white portrait photo
Leadership Is about seeing the opportunities, mobilizing people, and getting things done.”
Robin Bryson Reynolds ’91
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Jake Reynolds black and white portrait photo
Leaders need exposure to a breadth of ideas and the curiosity to explore them all.”
Jake Reynolds ’90
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Peter Scannell black and white portrait photo
Ideas and goals are best realized when connected to joy in the journey and resolve for the cause.”
Peter Scannell ’80
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Ashley Donnenfeld Shackelton black and white portrait photo
Leadership is inspiring others to reach their full potential and achieve great results.”
Ashley Donnenfeld Shackelton ’05
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Scott Stuart black and white portrait photo
In 50 years, we’ve gone from no female undergraduates or trustees to 50% coed, three board chairwomen, and a female president. That’s leadership…and progress!”
Scott Stuart ’81
Campaign Executive Committee Member
 William Tyree black and white portrait photo
Sustaining leadership requires transparency, consistency, and endurance. Set your vision and repeat often.”
William Tyree ’85
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Mindy Kaling
Jake Tapper
Henry M. Paulson Jr.
Mateo Romero
Shonda Rhimes
Austin Beutner
Bonnie Ann Henderson
John Rich
Tommy Clark
Dr. Joanne M. Conroy
Ed Haldeman
Lisa V. Adams
Geoff Ralston
Maya Wiley
Geeta Anand
Elyse Allan
Latif Nasser
Kaushal Shah MED ’00
Kaya Thomas
Susan Dentzer
Jerry Zacks
Martha Pollack
John Donahoe
Dr. Robert Higgins
Bianca Smith
William Kamkwamba
Richard Kimball portrait in black and white
Laurel Richie portrait in black and white
Elizabeth Mahoney Loughlin portrait photo in black and white
Philip Loughlin IV portrait photo in black and white
Greg Maffei portrait photo in black and white
Sharon Maffei portrait photo in black and white
Peggy Epstein Tanner portrait photo in black and white
David Tanner portrait photo in black and white
Barry Caldwell ’82
Pamela Berman Cline ’89
Leslie Davis Dahl ’85
Julia Davidson P’19,’23
Gregg Engles ’79
R. Bradford Evans ’64
Elizabeth Cogan Fascitelli ’80
Whitney Flynn ’07 TU’16
Gail Gentes ’77a
James Frank ’65
Karen Frank
William Helman IV ’80
Dawson Her Many Horses TU’10
David Hodgson ’78
Caroline Hribar ’00
Susie Huang ’84
Jeffrey Immelt ’78 H’04
Aly Jeddy ’93 Headshot
Hoyoung Huh ’91 Headshot
Anne Kubik ’87
Elizabeth Cahill Lempres ’83 TH’84
Richard Lewis ’84
Christopher Lord ’86
Steve Mandel ’78
Terrance McGuire TH’82
Julie McColl-McKenna ’89
David McKenna in black and white portrait photo
Robin Bryson Reynolds black and white portrait photo
Jake Reynolds black and white portrait photo
Peter Scannell black and white portrait photo
Ashley Donnenfeld Shackelton black and white portrait photo
Scott Stuart black and white portrait photo
 William Tyree black and white portrait photo
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Why I Give

Dartmouth has always been a place of pure possibility to me. Its rare magic should be available to the most deserving students around the world, not the ones most able to afford it.
Kimberley Tait Lowe ’01
Now more than ever we need to support Dartmouth as it continues educate and inspire the leaders, scientists, thinkers, organizers and activists of tomorrow ...
W. Kyle Gore ’84
My everyday life is enriched by an inspiring backdrop of Dartmouth memories. Many of my favorites wind up and down the staircases and hidden passageways of the Hopkins Center …
Glenn A. Grube ’82 TH ’83
I give because, unlike when I was on campus, there are now out and visible resources for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty.
Rob Saltzman ’76
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