Shepherd University Day of Giving: A Day to Make a Difference

$305,650
Donated
152% of $200,000 goal
376
Donors
2Days
Remaining
This campaign ends on March 21 at 11:59PM EDT
Updates
Exciting News Rams!

We'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

Today by Sami Zoss
Exciting News Rams!

We'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

Today by Sami Zoss
About

Shepherd 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 โ€“ 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. ๐Ÿ’™ 

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. 

Designations Leaderboard
Area of SupportDonorsRaised ($)
Hunter C. Willis Aviation Program0$0
Baseball โšพ4$250
Women's Golf โ›ณ4$425
Robert C. Byrd Center for โ€‹Congressional History and Education10$4,000
George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War10$2,450
SU Alumni Association3$325
Agricultural Innovation Center at Tabler Farm2$1,050
Library4$400
Stubblefield Institute Civility Club3$225
Lacrosse ๐Ÿฅ6$625
Risk Management and Insurance Program0$0
Soccer - Men's โšฝ3$300
Delta Zeta1$5
Vince Gonino Custodial0$0
Psychology0$0
Basketball - Men's ๐Ÿ€8$1,200
History2$150
Sans Merci4$200
Contemporary Art and Theater1$10
General Enhancement2$150
Soccer Complex Upgrade Initiative7$2,625
Tau Sigma Honor Society0$0
Football ๐Ÿˆ8$1,250
Computer Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering1$250
Wellness Center5$1,750
Softball ๐ŸฅŽ4$325
President's Club9$8,250
Alternative Spring Break20$4,005
Students for Reproductive Rights1$25
Student Library Advisory Board3$250
The Shepherd Fund37$7,095
Sigma Tau Delta6$550
Last Dollar Fund30$7,115
Other - add an area not listed6$11,335
Education4$1,835
Chemistry0$0
McMurran Scholars Association13$2,350
Environmental and Physical Sciences0$0
Soccer - Women's โšฝ6$925
Nursing2$150
Appalachian Studies2$2,000
Lambda Chi Alpha Scholarship1$250
Alpha Phi Omega1$100
Program Board8$975
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity1$50
Cheerleading4$325
General Moler Scholarships2$1,050
Ram Closet0$0
Volleyball ๐Ÿ5$525
Other34$188,645
Theta Xi0$0
Biology0$0
Accounting: Roger Hamood Student Endowment7$1,525
English and Modern Languages1$100
Lifelong Learning12$1,775
J.C. Ram Mascot2$2,050
Accounting: Jerry & Carol Kerr Faculty Excellence Fund0$0
Alpha Sigma Tau1$25
Gridiron Club6$13,050
Tennis ๐ŸŽพ2$400
Student Success Center4$770
Center for Financial Education0$0
English Honor Society - Sigma Tau Delta8$835
Counseling Services1$250
Residential Hall Upgrades4$1,145
Honors Program0$0
Global Leadership Team1$50
Common Reading1$100
Men's Golf โ›ณ2$200
Center for Financial Education0$0
Scarborough Society1$10,000
Social Work0$0
Sigma Sigma Sigma3$175
Accounting5$395
Basketball - Women's ๐Ÿ€6$450
Cross Country ๐ŸŽฝ5$775
WSHC 89.7 FM3$125
Department of Recreation, Sport and Exercise Science0$0
Accounting Club39$3,905
Appalachian Heritage and Conservation Club0$0
Ram Pantry1$25
Epsilon Kappa- Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship1$250
Alumni Association11$870
Athletics - SUAC23$4,475
National Association for Music Education4$190
Rams Care - Mental Health Awareness Club1$20
Delta Sigma Pi3$1,200
Business Administration2$750
Debate Team1$100
Delight Ministries0$0
Campus Technology Fund0$0
Rude Mechanicals0$0
President's Faculty Excellence0$0
Music2$1,100
Dance Team2$200
MEDLIFE0$0
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