We are deeply grateful for the incredible generosity and momentum behind Give Big. Give Bobcat.

The totals displayed on this dashboard reflect gifts and commitments received and processed to date and should be considered preliminary, rather than final totals.

We are committed to ensuring that every eligible gift and pledge associated with the campaign is fully counted and recognized. Final campaign results will be reported after a comprehensive review and reconciliation of all contributions.

If you have made a gift or commitment that you believe should be included in campaign totals, we encourage you to connect with our Advancement Office. Our team is happy to work with you to ensure your support is accurately recorded and reflected in campaign reporting.

Office of Advancement: 828.898.8795 or advancement@lmc.edu

CAMPAIGN EXTENDED TO 1PM -- NEXT 50 DONORS UNLOCK $100 PER GIFT!

Today our ONE Lees-McRae community showed up mighty, and we want to make sure that no one misses their chance to Give Big. Give Bobcat.

To that end, we're extending our campaign until 1pm ET tomorrow (Friday, May 1) to see just how far we can get!

Get ready to rally, Bobcats! Every donor who makes a gift between now and the end of Giving Day at 1pm ET tomorrow will add an extra $100 donation to the Fund for Lees-McRae (up to $5,000).

It can add up:
*Make a gift of $15 to PEAK; unlock $100 for the Fund for Lees-McRae
*Make a gift of $40 to Bobcat Club; unlock $100 for the Fund for Lees-McRae
*Make a gift of $100 to the Fund for Lees-McRae; add $100 extra dollars (doubling your impact)

The 1990s are one donor away; and 2020s need just 3 more to unlock!

Here are the standings (call your classmates and get in on this!):

*1990s (1 donor away from unlocking)

*2020s (3 donors away from unlocking)

*2000s (5 donors away from unlocking)

*1960s (6 donors away from unlocking)

*2010s (7 donors away from unlocking)

*1980s (8 donors away from unlocking)

*1950s (just got on the board and need 9 more donors)

Young Alumni, this one is for you...

SHOE'S PRIME TIME POWER HOURS — 5-10pm ET

From now until 10pm ET, every donor who makes a gift will unlock $1,000 extra dollars for the Fund for Lees-McRae (up to $25,000)!

Let's do the math:

*Make a gift of $30 to the Bobcat Club; unlock $1,000 for the Fund for Lees-McRae

*Make a gift of $100 to PEAK; unlock $1,000 for the Fund for Lees-McRae

*Make a gift of $500 to the Fund for Lees-McRae; add $1,000 extra dollars

This generous gift is made possible by honorary alumnus and Lees-McRae advocate, Bion "Shoe" Shoemaker.

2 Levels Unlocked! 1 to Go!

Here's how it works:

✅ At 65 donors to to Bobcat Club, we unlock $500 additional dollars

☑️ At 80 donors, we unlock $1,000 additional dollars

🥅  At 95 donors, $1,000 additional dollars unlocks for student athletes

This triple threat challenge is made possible by Dane and Kelly Robinson, Jim and Ann Swinkola, and Debbie and David small—all loyal Bobcat Club and Athletics supporters!

The 90s Alumni are Pulling Ahead in the Alumni Board Decades Challenge

HERE ARE THE CURRENT STANDINGS FOR THE ALUMNI CHALLENGE:

1. 1990s Alumni -- 8 donors (2 to go to unlock your challenge)
2. 1970s Alumni -- 7 donors (3 to go to unlock your challenge)
3. 2020s Alumni -- 4 donors (6 to go to unlock your challenge)
4. 1960s Alumni -- 3 donors (7 to go to unlock your challenge)
5. 2000s Alumni -- 3 donors (7 to go to unlock your challenge)
6. 2010s Alumni -- 2 donors (8 to go to unlock your challenge)
7. 1950s Alumni -- 0 donors (10 to go to unlock your challenge)

REPRESENT YOUR CLASS by making a gift of any size, to any designation, select your alumni class year affiliation, and then encourage your classmates to get involved!

ONE Lees-McRae Sustainers Challenge

If we get 10 donors to set up a recurring gift of $50 (or more) per month to support the Fund for Lees-McRae, we'll unlock an additional $5,000 to support students from Lisa Bowling, the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Bill Durham, Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer.

Avery County Chamber: Connect. Support. Inspire. Match for Bobcat Club

HAPPENING NOW: 12-5pm ET

The Avery County Chamber of Commerce will match $10 for every donor who gives to the Bobcat Club between the hours of 12-5 p.m. on Giving Day (4/30)!

FIRST CHALLENGE UNLOCKED FOR PEAK!

We've surpassed 75 donors in support of the PEAK Experience, and unlocked $12,500 from The SJ & Mildred Whalen Foundation for the PEAK Experience.

Let's keep the movement going...they'll generously add $1,250 for every additional set of 10 donors to PEAK. Help us unlock up to $25,000!

The power of ONE Lees-McRae lies in coming together...and we've done just that! 

More than 100 donors have joined Michael Clementi, friend, advocate, and supporter, in giving to the fund that fuels possibility.

It's the Bobcat Club Triple Threat Challenge...with three times the unlocking potential!

Here's how it works:

💚At 65 donors to to Bobcat Club, we unlock $500 additional dollars

💛At 80 donors, we unlock $1,000 additional dollars

🥅 At 95 donors, $1,000 additional dollars unlocks for student athletes

This triple threat challenge is made possible by Dane and Kelly Robinson, Jim and Ann Swinkola, and Debbie and David small—all loyal Bobcat Club and Athletics supporters!

If we reach 10 alumni donors from every decade (1950s–2020s) making a gift this April, the Alumni Board will unlock $10,000 to support our three priorities and other areas of passion.

For every 10 young alumni donors (Class of 2021–2025) who give $5 or more to the Fund for Lees-McRae, we’ll unlock $50 from Dr. Jason Jones, Vice President for Student Affairs (up to $500).

Alumni celebrating 50+ years will have their gift matched 1:1 (dollar for dollar) by the Class of 1972. With each new dollar raised, an additional dollar will be unlocked for the PEAK Academic Experience—up to $1,500.

The power of ONE Lees-McRae lies in coming together.

Michael Clementi is challenging every member of our community—faculty and staff, students, alumni, parents, and friends—to support the fund that fuels possibility this April.

When 100 donors give to the Fund for Lees-McRae, a $25,000 gift will be unlocked to support students, scholarships, and campus needs.

CHALLENGE MET!

50 donors chose to support the Bobcat Club this April! We've unlocked $35,000 for Athletics, thanks to the generous support of Dr. Charles "Lynn" Lewis. Thank you for lifting all athletic programs through the Bobcat Club!

UNLOCKED: The Vice President's Faculty Challenge

Faculty continue to take part in Lees-McRae’s April Giving Month, where their engagement helps highlight what makes the college unique by participating in The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Pam Vesely's Challenge.

Participation, including making a gift, earns points, with the School achieving the highest participation rate recognized on April 30 and eligible for prizes.

Faculty contributions to the PEAK Experience have been matched dollar-for-dollar by Dr. Vesely — raising over $2,000 in gifts and challenge money for PEAK!