Gwynedd Mercy University surpasses ‘Mercy in Motion’ campaign goal – $28M, 1,900 donors and counting

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February 11th, 2025 | By Ryan Genova

Gwynedd Mercy University has surpassed its original “Mercy in Motion” Comprehensive Campaign goal of $25 million more than a year ahead of schedule, the school announced today.

The campaign has raised over $28 million with the support of more than 1,900 donors since formally launching in January 2022. The campaign is set to conclude in December 2025 with an increased goal of $30 million.

“Surpassing the original goal of the Mercy in Motion Campaign is not just a testament to the collective generosity of our community – it’s a powerful reflection of the unstoppable momentum driving Gwynedd Mercy University forward,” President Deanne H. D’Emilio, JD said. “Together, we are building a future where our students thrive, our values endure, and our commitment to Mercy continues to inspire lives of purpose and service.”

The goals of the campaign are to:

  • Fuel Healthcare Innovation through the creation of the Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center
  • Invest in Student Success through donor-funded scholarships
  • Sustain Our Mercy Mission through supporting the Annual Fund, special programs, and the Mercy Center

The university received its largest gift in history with a $10 million donation from The Maguire Foundation, honoring the late Frannie Maguire, a 1955 graduate, to establish the Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center.

The 63,000 sf center is expected to be completed in fall 2025.

Other significant gifts include: 

  • $2 million grant from the Regina Charitable Fund at the Philadelphia Foundation to name the Frances Cannata Stimmler ’66 and Joseph Stimmler Inspiration Station
  • $1 million gift from entrepreneur and philanthropist, Jie Du, PhD, to name the Jie Du, PhD Healthcare Innovation Commons
  • $1.25 million grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc.
  • $1.25 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania toward the Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center
  • $1 million RACP grant to enhance The Griffin Complex and Waldron Center, a space housing the Office for Student Engagement, an array of dining options, and GMercyU Athletics

“The Mercy in Motion Campaign advances our rich history of meeting the next great need in society through philanthropy and engagement. The Campaign deeply connects to our Mercy mission to prepare students for successful careers and meaningful lives in a global society. We are grateful for the many who have already participated, as every gift plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of Distinctive Mercy Graduates,” shared Christina Riso, JD, Vice President for University Advancement.