Donor participation is calculated based on gifts received during the fiscal year, starting July 1 and ending June 30. Why is alumni donor participation important?

Fiscal 2011:
All Alumni:  

Final as of
June 30, 2011: 40.1%
Final Last Year: 41.3%
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