The Montana Tech Foundation would not be able to focus on raising money for Montana Tech without our beloved Excellence in Education donors. Last year, the foundation was able to raise over $1 million for student scholarships, $900,000 to recruit and retain faculty members, $800,000 for program support and $400,000 for capital improvements. Donors to the Excellence in Education played a very important role in raising all of this support for the needs of Montana Tech.

	Students $1,000,000 This past fiscal year, the Montana Tech Foundation was able to recruit new scholarship donors and enhance relationships with existing scholarship donors. Donations to the Excellence in Education Fund played an important role in this process. The result: the largest amount of private scholarship dollars available for Tech students ever.
	Faculty $900,000 Montana Tech's hands-on learning technique requires faculty members who are highly experienced in their field. These industry leaders can usually make more working in that field than they can as educators. So, in order to retain and recruit top-notch faculty, Montana Tech needs faculty salary supplement monies.
	Program $800,000 Montana Tech's various academic departments use the program support raised through the Montana Tech Foundation to imporve or enhance the learning experience. Program support is used to supplement departmental funds in order for them to do everything from professional development conferences to student academic team competitions.
	Capital $400,000  In order to keep up with emerging technology and growing enrollment, Montana Tech must continue to enhance its campus facilities. Capital project fundraising is an essential component in Montana Tech's vision for the campus' future.