QUINCY  – The Quincy Notre Dame Foundation announced that the 2025 QND Fund Drive raised $616,855 in gifts and pledges—surpassing its goal by more than $125,000. This marks the highest total in the Fund Drive’s history since it began in 1977. Over the years, the QND Fund Drive has generated more than $19 million in support of Quincy Notre Dame.

“I’m truly humbled by the impact our donors make each year through the QND Fund Drive. The Fund Drive remains our most important fundraiser,” said Kurt Stuckman, executive director of the QND Foundation. “Supporters from all over the country continue to make the conscious choice to invest in our school which we are very grateful. We could not remain a debt-free school without the support of our local community and alumni throughout the country.”

The QND Fund Drive helps keep tuition affordable by covering a portion of the school’s operating expenses, bridging the gap between the cost to educate each student and the tuition charged. The campaign also provides vital financial assistance to students. This year’s Fund Drive was led by co-chairs Dr. Jason Knuffman ’93 and Carrie Lavery ’93.

“The QND community is deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our friends, families, alumni, and the broader community,” said Lavery. “Our donors continued generosity empowers QND to uphold its long-standing tradition of excellence in Christ-centered education — a legacy we are proud to carry forward through generations. Thank you for being an essential part of our mission.”

Highlights of the 2025 QND Fund Drive: 

The Foundation received more than $13,000 in new gifts and collected over $69,000 from donors who increased their gift from the previous year  

The 2025 Fund Drive saw 64% of all gifts come from alumni

There were 170 donors who were part of the Ray Heilmann Legacy Society (gifts of $1,000 and above)

92% of donors who gave in 2024 gave again in 2025

Division chairs for the 2025 Fund Drive, which kicked off in January, were as follows: LB Cornwell ’15, Hannah Cramsey ’12, Reggie Craven ’05, Lucas Frageman ’03, Will Meckes ’06, Jeremy Mefford ’06, Laura Rheinecker ’03, Jacob Scholz ’00 and Curt Wavering ’97.

Founded in 1867, Quincy Notre Dame High School is a comprehensive four-year high school enrolling 366 students in grades nine through twelve. More than 44% of QND students received financial assistance for the 2025-26 school year. The QND Class of 2025 was offered more than $10.7 million in academic, athletic, performing arts and trade scholarships.