Notice that these gifts tend to be for new initiatives, not for supporting the University as it is. Still, they're good news. And notice also the increase in the numbers of overall donors and in the amount raised.
http://www.nj.com/education/2017/08/rutgers_sets_fundraising_record.html#incart_river_home
http://www.nj.com/education/2017/08/rutgers_sets_fundraising_record.html#incart_river_home