Impact of the S.T.R.I.P.E.S. Leadership and Extended Orientation Program on Philanthropic Giving

Abstract: This study investigated the impact participating in S.T.R.I.P.E.S., a leadership and extended orientation program, had on philanthropic giving of recent alumni of Louisiana State University. The goal was to determine if leadership development, loyalty, and engagement taught through leadership and extended orientation programs influence donations of recent graduates. S.T.R.I.P.E.S. participants had a higher percentage of donors who are female, although males gave a greater cumulative amount of money, gave more frequently, and made larger average donations. Black/African Americans and Hispanics gave greater cumulative amounts than Whites. Findings of the study revealed that participation in S.T.R.I.P.E.S. has a positive influence on whether an alumna/us becomes a donor. A predictive model exists regarding philanthropic giving by recent alumni. Researchers suggest that participation in the S.T.R.I.P.E.S. leadership and extended orientation program has a positive influence on whether an alumna/us becomes a donor as a recent graduate.