Shepherd Fund

52
Donors
104% of 50 Donor goal
$19,102
Donated
This campaign ended on March 10, 2026, but you can still make a gift to Shepherd University by clicking here!

Gifts to Shepherd Fund contribute to...

ONEShepherd Day of Giving
278 Donors - $201,169 Donated
62%
Updates
Make Your Gift Count!

Make your gift count by contributing to one of our challenge areas:

  • 19 donors to Gridiron Club will unlock $5,000 to Gridiron
  •  9 donors to the George Tyler Moore Center will unlock $4,500 to Center Initiatives

Make sure to look at all of our donor challenge and matches and see what area you can support! 

111 days ago by Meg Patterson
Challenge Met!

Our first challenge has been met! $10,000 has been unlocked to scholarships for surpassing 30 donors to the campaign. 

Update: 10 a.m.

Our second challenge has been met! $4,000 was unlocked to the President's Club for surpassing $40,000 raised in the campaign.

Donor Pots Unlocked:  25 donors has unlocked $1,000! 50 donors has unlocked $2,500!

Update: NOON

The SUAC Board Challenge was met, unlocking $1,000 to the SUAC General Athletic Operating Fund.

The Last Dollar Fund Challenge was met, unlocking $3,000 to the Last Dollar Fund. 

Donor Pots Unlocked: 100 donors has unlocked $5,000!

Update: 3 p.m.

The Shepherd Fund Challenge was met, unlocking $4,500 to the Shepherd Fund. 

Update 4:15 p.m.

The Byrd Center Challenge was met, unlocking $500 for the Byrd Center.

Our last donor pot was unlocked: 150 donors has unlocked $10,000

111 days ago by Meg Patterson
Make Your Impact Today!

The Day of Giving is the perfect opportunity to show the world why YOU love Shepherd University. Whether you make a challenge donation, support a beloved athletic team, or contribute to future leaders through a scholarship, your gift ensures we continue giving our students what they need to be successful.

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Join us and donate to #GiveShepherd today!

Scholarship Challenge

$10,000 will be unlocked to scholarships after 30 donors give to the campaign.

25 Donors Unlocks $1,000

50 Donors Unlocks $2,500

100 Donors Unlocks $5,000

150 Donors Unlocks $10,000

112 days ago by Meg Patterson
About

Support The Shepherd Fund

Your gift to the Shepherd Fund provides vital financial support for the Shepherd University experience. The Shepherd Fund supports academic, scholarship, and athletic programs; faculty and staff development; campus renewal and beautification; and much more!

Giving to the Shepherd Fund makes a tremendous and immediate difference for Shepherd students and faculty by providing opportunities for growth and resources that enhance our current academic and extracurricular programs.

Join us and #GiveShepherd to invest in the lives of students!

Incentives
Advocates who share their link and inspire giving make a huge impact! The advocate who raises the most money during the ONEShepherd Day of Giving wins a $500 prize for their group!
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Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon49%Alumni
Friends icon25%Friends
Suitcase icon22%Faculty/Staff
Most Recent Donors
B. Lee Snyder
B. Lee Snyder
Shaun P Callaghan
Shaun P Callaghan
Gary and Carolyn Pope
Gary and Carolyn Pope
Paula Nilsson
Paula Nilsson
Henry and Amy Kayes
Henry and Amy Kayes
Anonymous
Anonymous
Collin Alexander
Collin Alexander
Emily
Emily
William A Kneisly
William A Kneisly
Cameron Wesson
Cameron Wesson

Advocates

Andrew Patterson

Generated 1 click
Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!

Chuck Craft

Gave $5,000 because 10 gifts were made during a Challenge!

Anonymous

Generated 1 click and 1 gift, totaling $25
Gave $4,500 during a Challenge!

Anonymous

Gave $4,500 during a Challenge!

Robert C Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education

Generated 106 clicks and 5 gifts, totaling $4,350

Anonymous

Gave $4,000 during a Challenge!

SUAA

Generated 130 clicks and 23 gifts, totaling $3,450

Anonymous

Gave $3,000 during a Challenge!

Rich Goodman, '14 & '17

Generated 4 gifts, totaling $315
Gave $1,000 because $1,000 was pledged during a Challenge!

SUAC Board

Generated 2 clicks
Gave $1,000 because $1,000 was pledged during a Challenge!