Gifts to The Fund for Lees-McRae contribute to...
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
66 days ago by Adrienne Teague
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)
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.
67 days ago by Adrienne Teague
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.
67 days ago by Adrienne Teague
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.
68 days ago by Adrienne Teague
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).
69 days ago by Adrienne Teague
The college-wide priority. The greatest flexibility. The biggest impact.
The Fund for Lees-McRae provides the support that powers the college’s most important priorities and allows the college flexibility to respond to urgent and transformative needs.
Known as unrestricted giving, this fund addresses what matters most in the moment — scholarships, academic programs, student services, and improvements to the spaces where students live and learn. From classroom innovation to campus improvements across our mountain home, this fund ensures the college can continue building an educational experience that is both distinctive and transformative.
Because these gifts are unrestricted, the college can respond quickly when new opportunities arise or unexpected challenges emerge.
A gift to The Fund for Lees-McRae helps:
- Provide funds for immediate scholarship support to recruit and retain highly accomplished students, like: Mia Adkins of Maryville, Tennessee; Margaret Lorms of Holly Springs, North Carolina; and Claire McDonald of Naples, Florida — who all just won the Elizabeth McRae Scholarship (covering four years of undergrad full tuition).
- Close the gap for those students who can make a meaningful impact at Lees-McRae, but who need financial assistance to make it possible.
- Elevate our student profile with students from all over the world, like Saige Jones who traveled across the nation to pursue a Pre-Vet degree at Lees-McRae
- Invest in academic excellence and innovative programs, such as the new Tourism and Resort Management program, putting students on the cutting edge of new and bustling careers and industries.
- Improve campus infrastructure and student spaces, like the enhancements needed when South Campus was purchased to prepare it for classrooms, recreation, and living spaces; and the renovation of the Historic Commons.
- The flexibility to meet the college’s most urgent priorities, whether responding to hurricane relief or pivoting to embrace new opportunities.
Donors
View All Donors| Donors to The Fund for Lees-McRae | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| The Fund for Lees-McRae | 151 | $87,024 |
