Congratulations to Alternative Spring Break and the Accounting Club for winning our two student organizations and clubs' challenges. Each group will receive an additional $1,000 to their organization!
492 days ago by Meg PattersonWe're making incredible progress on our Shepherd Day of Giving! So far, we've raised $161,860 (80% of our $200,000 goal) with 301 donors and 2 days remaining in our campaign which ends on March 21 at 10:59PM CDT.
Student Competition Update
The $1,000 Student Challenge competition is heating up! Alternative Spring Break is currently leading with $3,005, followed closely by the Accounting Club with $2,085. Program Board ($850), Delta Sigma Pi ($700), and English Honor Society - Sigma Tau Delta ($535) round out the top five. Remember, whichever student group raises the most by 4:00 PM today will receive an additional $1,000!
In our $1,000 Ram Power Challenge, Accounting Club is leading with 30 donors, with Alternative Spring Break in second place with 19 donors. This challenge rewards the student group with the most individual donors with an additional $1,000!
Challenges Still Active
- McMurran Scholars Association: The advisory committee will donate $200 if they reach 10 donors. They're at 90% of their goal with 1 more donor needed!
- Alumni Association Happy Hour Challenge: The Alumni Association will give $250 to the Shepherd Fund if 25 alumni donate between 4-6 p.m. (0% complete, all 25 donors still needed)
Challenges Completed
We're proud to announce that several challenges have already been met:
- The Soccer Complex Upgrade Initiative successfully raised $1,000, unlocking an additional $1,000!
- The SUAC Operating Fund met its $1,000 goal, with the SUAC Board matching that amount.
- The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education raised $500, unlocking $500 from President Mary Hendrix.
- The Accounting Club met its goal of 25 donors, unlocking $100 from Dr. Cindy Vance!
- President Mary Hendrix's challenges have ALL been met, unlocking additional funds!
- Dean Ben Martz's 100 donors challenge was met, unlocking an additional $1,000!
Where Your Donations Are Going
Top Designations:
- Shepherd Excellence: $67,565 from 87 donors
- Academic Support: $23,270 from 31 donors
- Student Clubs & Organizations: $23,300 from 58 donors
- Athletics: $9,675 from 30 donors
Top Individual Designations:
- Other: $52,595 from 32 donors
- Gridiron Club: $13,050 from 6 donors
- Other - add an area not listed: $11,235 from 5 donors
- Scarborough Society: $10,000 from 1 donor
- President's Club: $8,250 from 9 donors
Why Your Gift Matters
As our students have shared:
"What I really love about Shepherd is the community here. At Shepherd, I've built connections that will last a lifetime." - Adela
"One of the best choices I made was choosing to come to Shepherd. I found ways to get involved. I found my place here." - Paul
"Small classes, big impact - that's the Shepherd difference." - Chloe
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!
Donate Now - Only 2 days left to help us reach our $200,000 goal!
Prefer to pay by check? Make the check payable to the Shepherd University Foundation and put Day of Giving 2025 in the memo line. Mail it to the Shepherd University Foundation, PO Box 5000, Shepherdstown, WV 25443.
#GiveShepherd
493 days ago by Sami ZossWe're making incredible progress on our Shepherd Day of Giving! So far, we've raised $102,415 (51% of our $200,000 goal) with 187 donors and 3 days remaining in our campaign which ends on March 21 at 10:59PM CDT.
Student Competition Update
The $1,000 Student Challenge competition is heating up! Alternative Spring Break is currently leading with $1,360, followed closely by the Accounting Club with $1,030. Delta Sigma Pi ($600), English Honor Society - Sigma Tau Delta ($500), and Program Board ($150) round out the top five. Remember, whichever student group raises the most by 4:00 PM today will receive an additional $1,000!
In our $1,000 Ram Power Challenge, Alternative Spring Break is also leading with 13 donors, with Accounting Club in second place with 10 donors. This challenge rewards the student group with the most individual donors with an additional $1,000!
Challenges Still Active
- Accounting Club: Dr. Cindy Vance will donate $100 if 25 donors contribute. We're currently at 48% of our goal with 13 more donors needed!
- McMurran Scholars Association: The advisory committee will donate $200 if they reach 10 donors. They're at 10% of their goal with 9 more donors needed.
Challenges Completed
We're proud to announce that several challenges have already been met:
- The Soccer Complex Upgrade Initiative successfully raised $1,000, unlocking an additional $1,000!
- The SUAC Operating Fund met its $1,000 goal, with the SUAC Board matching that amount.
- The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education raised $500, unlocking $500 from President Mary Hendrix.
- President Mary Hendrix's challenges of 25, 50, and 150 donors have ALL been met, unlocking a total of $11,500 in additional funds!
- Dean Ben Martz's 100 donors challenge was met, unlocking an additional $1,000!
Where Your Donations Are Going
Top Designations:
- Shepherd Excellence: $67,565 from 87 donors
- Academic Support: $23,270 from 31 donors
- Student Clubs & Organizations: $23,300 from 58 donors
- Athletics: $9,675 from 30 donors
Top Individual Designations:
- Other: $16,975
- Gridiron Club: $12,050
- Scarborough Society: $10,000
- President's Club: $7,000
- Last Dollar Fund: $6,850
Why Your Gift Matters
As our students have shared:
"What I really love about Shepherd is the community here. At Shepherd, I've built connections that will last a lifetime." - Adela
"One of the best choices I made was choosing to come to Shepherd. I found ways to get involved. I found my place here." - Paul
"Small classes, big impact - that's the Shepherd difference." - Chloe
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!
Donate Now - Only 3 days left to help us reach our $200,000 goal!
Prefer to pay by check? Make the check payable to the Shepherd University Foundation and put Day of Giving 2025 in the memo line. Mail it to the Shepherd University Foundation, PO Box 5000, Shepherdstown, WV 25443.
#GiveShepherd
493 days ago by Sami ZossShepherd University Day of Giving: A Day to Make a Difference!
Today is the day to Make a Difference!
The Ram family is already working together to support the experiences, programs, and scholarships that make Shepherd University such a special place.
The Day of Giving is the perfect opportunity to show the world why YOU love Shepherd University.
Whether you make a challenge donation to enhance the student experience in the residence halls, support a beloved athletic team, or contribute to future leaders through a scholarship, your gift will ensure we continue giving our students what they need to be successful at Shepherd.
The goal is almost as ambitious as the students we serve – to raise $200,000.
Please join us by making a gift to what you love most about Shepherd and invest in our students, the next generation of leaders. 💙
Remember that every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. There is no time to wait. Join us and donate to #GiveShepherd today!
Prefer to pay by check? Make the check payable to the Shepherd University Foundation and put Day of Giving 2025 in the memo line. Mail it to the Shepherd University Foundation, PO Box 5000, Shepherdstown, WV 25443.
Donors
View All Donors| Area of Support | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Lacrosse 🥍 | 8 | $685 |
| Biology | 0 | $0 |
| Accounting | 6 | $495 |
| Delta Zeta | 1 | $5 |
| Baseball ⚾ | 4 | $250 |
| Athletics - SUAC | 25 | $4,550 |
| Residential Hall Upgrades | 4 | $1,145 |
| Dance Team | 2 | $200 |
| Risk Management and Insurance Program | 0 | $0 |
| English Honor Society - Sigma Tau Delta | 8 | $835 |
| Music | 3 | $1,200 |
| Program Board | 8 | $975 |
| Psychology | 0 | $0 |
| Cheerleading | 4 | $325 |
| Business Administration | 2 | $750 |
| Alternative Spring Break | 20 | $4,005 |
| Men's Golf ⛳ | 2 | $200 |
| Sans Merci | 4 | $200 |
| Volleyball 🏐 | 5 | $525 |
| Students for Reproductive Rights | 1 | $25 |
| Alpha Sigma Tau | 1 | $25 |
| Delight Ministries | 0 | $0 |
| Rams Care - Mental Health Awareness Club | 1 | $20 |
| Sigma Sigma Sigma | 3 | $175 |
| Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity | 1 | $50 |
| Sigma Tau Delta | 6 | $550 |
| Soccer Complex Upgrade Initiative | 8 | $2,725 |
| Football 🏈 | 8 | $1,250 |
| Soccer - Men's ⚽ | 3 | $300 |
| Nursing | 3 | $350 |
| Softball 🥎 | 6 | $475 |
| Department of Recreation, Sport and Exercise Science | 0 | $0 |
| Women's Golf ⛳ | 4 | $425 |
| National Association for Music Education | 4 | $190 |
| Appalachian Studies | 2 | $2,000 |
| History | 2 | $150 |
| Stubblefield Institute Civility Club | 4 | $275 |
| Chemistry | 0 | $0 |
| Center for Financial Education | 0 | $0 |
| Delta Sigma Pi | 3 | $1,200 |
| Cross Country 🎽 | 5 | $775 |
| Social Work | 0 | $0 |
| MEDLIFE | 0 | $0 |
| Contemporary Art and Theater | 1 | $10 |
| Computer Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering | 1 | $250 |
| Soccer - Women's ⚽ | 6 | $925 |
| Rude Mechanicals | 0 | $0 |
| Environmental and Physical Sciences | 0 | $0 |
| Appalachian Heritage and Conservation Club | 0 | $0 |
| Alpha Phi Omega | 1 | $100 |
| English and Modern Languages | 1 | $100 |
