Because of YOU, the first-ever Big Bulldog Give was a powerful show of support for SC State students, programs, and traditions.
Your generosity made a difference across every area of campus life:
🎓 Academic Excellence
📚 Access & Opportunity
🏆 Bulldog Athletics
🎓 Scholarships
❤️ Student Experience & Engagement
🎯 Presidential Priorities
🐾 Alumni & Class Reunions
See for yourself the impact you made: www.thebigbulldoggive.com
Stay tuned for updates, donor highlights, and Bulldog Advocates spotlights as we celebrate the difference you helped create.
#PowerOfSCState #BigBulldogGive #SCSU #SCStatePride
346 days ago by RhondaThe #BigBulldogGive ends tonight at midnight — this is your opportunity to power what’s next at SC State!
In just six weeks, more than 859 donors have contributed over $847,707 to support what they love at SC State. Let’s cross the finish line together and hit our goal of $875,000 by midnight!
🎯 Give to what matters most to YOU — whether your gift is large or small, it makes a difference!
Reunion Classes: Didn’t make your class gift during Reunion Weekend 2025 — or want to give even more to your class? There’s still time to be counted. Reunion Giving continues until midnight tonight.
🔗 Give now: www.thebigbulldoggive.com
348 days ago by RhondaBecause of You — our loyal alumni, dedicated faculty and staff, passionate students, and supportive friends—more than 800 donors have contributed over $800,000 to support the Big Bulldog Give.
Whether your heart is with scholarships for our deserving students, the pursuit of excellence on the field, student life and leadership, or celebrating your class reunion—this is your opportunity to give to what matters most to you.
Every single gift, large or small, helps create new opportunities for our students and shapes the next chapter in SC State’s powerful legacy.
If you're a loyal son or daughter who has never made a gift, this is your moment. Your first gift can help raise our alumni giving rate, improve SC State’s rankings, and attract new corporate investment.
🎯 Give by June 30: www.thebigbulldoggive.com
Let’s finish strong—and keep The Power of SC State going.
#BigBulldogGive #PowerOfSCState
351 days ago by Rhonda
BIG BULLDOG GIVE NEWS ALERT!
As of June 26, we’ve raised an incredible $813,797 — and we’re not done yet!
🏆 Top 10 Funds by Dollars Raised
• President Conyers’ Discretionary Fund – $99,088
• Athletics Excellence Fund – $83,720
• Class of 1975 – $61,649
• Concert Choir: Road to Carnegie – $51,174
• Class of 1986 - $45,200
• Bulldog Annual Fund – $41,453
• Class of 1977 – $9,970
• Class of 1980 – $9,400
• Football – $7,469
• Cross Country/Track & Field – $7,450
🥇 Top 3 Funds by Number of Donors
• President Conyers’ Discretionary Fund
• Men’s Basketball
• Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
👏 Huge thanks to our incredible Bulldog Advocates who are holding the line and fueling this campaign with passion and pride — we see you, and we appreciate you! 💙❤️
This Week’s Big Bulldog Give Special Shoutouts!
• Academic Excellence is crushing it with $282,189 raised – leading the charge!
• 📚 Big Shoutout to Miller F. Whittaker Library for topping Academic Excellence!
• In Bulldog Athletics, the Athletics Excellence Fund is dominating with $83,720.
• For Presidential Priorities, President Conyers’ Discretionary Fund is leading the way by providing critical unrestricted support to meet urgent and strategic needs.
• 🎓 Bulldog Scholarships smashed their goal reaching 116% thanks to 56 awesome donors!
• 💼 The Career Center is rising strong with $4,045 – Bulldog Student Experience and Engagement is on the move!
• Our amazing Alumni & Class Reunions are showing serious Bulldog pride – 123 donors have raised $203,149!
There’s still time to support what matters most to YOU — scholarships, athletics, student life, academic programs, or your class reunion. 💙❤️
🎯 Let’s keep raising our alumni participation rate! Every gift matters — every donor counts.
🔗 Make your gift by June 30: www.thebigbulldoggive.com
352 days ago by Rhonda
We’re entering the final stretch of the #BigBulldogGive, and Bulldogs are showing up strong!
🔥 Who’s Leading the Pack? Here are the top 10 funds by dollars raised (so far):
• Class of 1975
• Class of 1980
• Class of 1985
• Bulldog Annual Fund
• General Scholarship Fund
• Athletics Excellence Fund
• President Conyers’ Discretionary Fund
• Football
• Cross Country/Track and Field
• Department of English and Communications
🏆 Top 5 Funds by Donors:
• Men’s Basketball
• Alpha Phi Alpha (Beta Delta Chapter)
• Concert Choir: Road to Carnegie
• Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
• Bulldog Annual Fund
🎯 Let’s make these final 14 days count. Every gift, no matter the size, transforms opportunities for our students.
🔗 Give by June 30: www.thebigbulldoggive.com
❤️💙 So far, 341 amazing donors have supported one of 70+ causes and helped us surpass $290,000 in support of what’s near and dear to them at SC State. That’s the power of Bulldog Nation!
There’s still time to support what matters most to YOU — whether it’s scholarships, athletics, student life, academic programs, or your class reunion.
🎯 Let’s keep raising our alumni participation rate. Every gift, no matter the size, helps boost our national standing and unlock more opportunities for our students.
📽️ Watch Tavante share what matters most to him.
🔗 Make your gift by June 30: www.thebigbulldoggive.com
Did you know our alumni giving rate isn’t about how much we raise, but how many Bulldogs give back?
Every gift, no matter the size, counts toward our national ranking and funding opportunities.
💙 Help us Raise the Rate by giving to the part of SC State you love — your department, student org, or favorite SC State tradition.
🎯 Make your gift by June 30!
🔗 www.thebigbulldoggive.com
Did you know? SC State’s alumni giving rate isn’t just about how much we raise — it’s about how many Bulldogs give back each year.
Every gift, no matter the size, counts toward our national ranking and funding opportunities.
That’s why your gift matters.
💙 Help us Raise the Rate by giving to the part of SC State you love — whether that’s your department, your student organization, or your favorite campus tradition.
🎯 Make your gift by June 30 and help lead the way for the next generation of Bulldogs.
We see you, Department of English and Communications! 💥
The department just dropped a major flex with a $2,000 gift toward Bulldog Academic Excellence—bringing their total raised to $2,505 so far! 🔥
Special shoutout to their amazing Bulldog Advocates who’ve been putting in the work to make this happen! 💪🏾
🎓 Did you earn your degree in English or Communications at SC State?
Is your Bulldog education the reason you’re doing what you love today?
Then now’s the perfect time to give back to the department that helped shape your story.
They’re not alone 👀 — shoutout to other academic departments hitting the $1,000 milestone in Bulldog Academic Excellence, including:
• Accounting & Economics
• BECT Institute
🔗 Give to Academic Excellence »
379 days ago by Rhonda🐶 Bulldog Athletics is on Fire – Over $32,000 Raised! 🔥
We’re making major moves, Bulldogs! Thanks to your incredible support, SC State Athletics has raised more than $32,000—and the momentum is building!
🏆 Leading the Pack:
🎯 Bulldog Excellence Fund (Summer School) is in the lead with a powerful $18,050 raised – helping our student-athletes stay on track in the classroom and on the field!
🏈 Football is surging ahead with $7,219 raised, surpassing their goal at 144% funded!
🏃🏽♀️ Track & Field/Cross Country is staying strong with $6,050 raised toward their $20,000 goal!
These top teams are showing up and showing out!
💥 Can the rest of our Bulldog teams catch up?
👉 Give Now and Support Bulldog Athletics
One Goal. One Purpose. All Bulldogs.
#BigBulldogGive #SCStateAthletics #BulldogPride
380 days ago by Rhonda
The Big Bulldog Give Is Here — Let’s Make Big Things Happen
From May 20 through June 30, faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, parents, and friends are invited to come together for The Big Bulldog Give—a university-wide giving campaign that celebrates and strengthens The Power of SC State.
Join the Bulldog family across South Carolina, throughout the country, and around the globe as we rally together to uplift and invest in South Carolina State University.
Your gift—no matter the size—helps move SC State forward by supporting the programs, people, and priorities that define our legacy and shape our future.
This year, you can choose from more than 70 meaningful causes across our six key areas of impact:
- Bulldog Academic Excellence
- Bulldog Student Access & Opportunity
- Bulldog Presidential Priorities
- Bulldog Scholarships
- Bulldog Athletics
- Bulldog Alumni & Class Reunions
Choose what matters. Make it count. Support The Big Bulldog Give!
How to Participate
There are several ways to take part in SC State’s Big Bulldog Give:
Make a Gift: Supporters can make an online donation to more than 70 different areas of the university from May 20 through June 30. All gifts made during this period will count toward the campaign total.
Spread the Word: Help amplify the message by sharing campaign content on your social media channels. Use and follow the hashtag #BigBulldogGive to join the conversation and show your Bulldog pride.
Participate: Gifts made through the Big Bulldog Give help SC State’s schools, colleges, and programs enhance the student experience, expand community outreach, and support academic innovation.
Questions? Email us at jleejr@scsu.edu or rhayes6@scsu.edu for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
Tax-Exempt Status
The South Carolina State University is a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization (Tax Exempt ID 57-6001153).
Donors
View All Donors| Top Big Bulldog Give Designations | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Biological & Physical Science Excellence Fund | 19 | $3,550 | 66 | 28.8% |
| 1890 Research & Extension Fund | 10 | $972 | 66 | 15.2% |
| College of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences Excellence Fund | 3 | $1,600 | 66 | 4.5% |
| Department of Visual and Performing Arts Excellence Fund | 1 | $19 | 66 | 1.5% |
| BECT Institute Fund | 10 | $1,725 | 66 | 15.2% |
| Department of Family & Consumer Sciences Study Abroad Fund | 25 | $1,626 | 66 | 37.9% |
| Department of English & Communication Professor Kohn-Davis's Memorial Scholarship Fund | 16 | $3,529 | 66 | 24.2% |
| Department of Computer Science & Mathematics Excellence Fund | 3 | $325 | 66 | 4.5% |
| College of Business & Information Systems Excellence Fund | 1 | $50 | 66 | 1.5% |
| Miller F. Whittaker Library Excellence Fund | 21 | $5,719 | 66 | 31.8% |
| Department of Agriculture Excellence Fund | 2 | $24 | 66 | 3.0% |
| Academic Affairs Excellence Fund | 13 | $264,912 | 66 | 19.7% |
| Department of Social Sciences Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| College of Education, Humanities & Social Sciences Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Department of Engineering Technology Excellence Fund | 3 | $300 | 66 | 4.5% |
| Department of Engineering Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Department of Education Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College Excellence Fund | 5 | $1,700 | 66 | 7.6% |
| Department of Educational Leadership Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Bulldog Research Excellence Fund (R2 Fund) | 1 | $100 | 66 | 1.5% |
| College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Transportation Excellence Fund | 8 | $1,169 | 66 | 12.1% |
| Department of Health Sciences Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Department of Graduate Studies Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Nuclear Engineering 20th Anniversary Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| College of Graduate and Professional Studies Excellence Fund | 1 | $25 | 66 | 1.5% |
| Department of Human Services Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology Excellence Fund | 1 | $5 | 66 | 1.5% |
| Department of Accounting & Economics Excellence Fund | 3 | $1,500 | 66 | 4.5% |
| Department of Business Administration Excellence Fund | 2 | $1,025 | 66 | 3.0% |
| Department of Miliary Sciences Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Top Big Bulldog Give Designations | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I.P. Stanback Museum & Planetarium Fund | 7 | $518 | 250 | 2.8% |
| Bulldog Express Food Pantry Fund | 5 | $135 | 250 | 2.0% |
| Bulldog Counseling Center Fund | 8 | $425 | 250 | 3.2% |
| Bulldog Student Success Center Fund | 9 | $595 | 250 | 3.6% |
| Bulldog Global Immersion Experiences Fund | 3 | $1,075 | 250 | 1.2% |
| Center for Online & Distance Education (CODE) Fund | 0 | $0 | 250 | 0.0% |
| Bulldog Legal Pathways Initiative Fund | 3 | $75 | 250 | 1.2% |
| Bulldog Student Support Services/TRIO Fund | 1 | $100 | 250 | 0.4% |
| The Big Bulldog Give Designations | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 1985 | 35 | $14,935 | 133 | 26.3% |
| Class of 2000 | 18 | $3,649 | 133 | 13.5% |
| Class of 1990 | 3 | $778 | 133 | 2.3% |
| Class of 1980 | 13 | $10,418 | 133 | 9.8% |
| Class of 1970 | 2 | $2,620 | 133 | 1.5% |
| Class of 2020 | 1 | $100 | 133 | 0.8% |
| Class of 1986 Fund | 6 | $46,200 | 133 | 4.5% |
| Class of 1975 | 23 | $84,149 | 133 | 17.3% |
| Class of 1965 | 2 | $250 | 133 | 1.5% |
| Class of 2010 | 9 | $585 | 133 | 6.8% |
| Alumni Affairs & Engagement Fund | 8 | $1,798 | 133 | 6.0% |
| Class of 2015 | 0 | $0 | 133 | 0.0% |
| Class of 2005 | 1 | $25 | 133 | 0.8% |
| Class of 1995 | 5 | $500 | 133 | 3.8% |
| Class of 1960 | 1 | $2,000 | 133 | 0.8% |
| The Big Bulldog Give Designations | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Basketball Excellence Fund | 29 | $4,455 | 153 | 19.0% |
| Women’s Basketball Excellence Fund | 1 | $19 | 153 | 0.7% |
| Bulldog Cross Country/Track & Field Excellence Fund | 7 | $7,450 | 153 | 4.6% |
| Men’s Tennis Excellence Fund | 4 | $169 | 153 | 2.6% |
| Bulldog Cheerleading Fund | 45 | $3,670 | 153 | 29.4% |
| Bulldog Football Excellence Fund | 10 | $7,869 | 153 | 6.5% |
| Women’s Tennis Excellence Fund | 1 | $100 | 153 | 0.7% |
| Bulldog Champions Club | 3 | $180 | 153 | 2.0% |
| Spike the Bulldog Mascot Fund | 0 | $0 | 153 | 0.0% |
| Volleyball Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 153 | 0.0% |
| Softball Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 153 | 0.0% |
| The Big Bulldog Give Designations | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldog Annual Fund | 19 | $44,197 | 333 | 5.7% |
| President Conyer's Discretionary Fund | 339 | $101,908 | 333 | 101.8% |
| Bulldog Campus Beautification & Restoration Fund | 1 | $5 | 333 | 0.3% |
| Homecoming 2025 Fund | 0 | $0 | 333 | 0.0% |
| Bulldog Branding & Marketing Fund | 5 | $1,225 | 333 | 1.5% |
| Bulldog Chapel | 2 | $525 | 333 | 0.6% |
| The Big Bulldog Give Designations | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Scholarship Fund | 21 | $15,823 | 666 | 3.2% |
| GAP (Graduation Assistance Program) Scholarship Fund | 3 | $565 | 666 | 0.5% |
| Marching 101 Scholarship Fund | 16 | $3,363 | 666 | 2.4% |
| The Big Bulldog Give Designations | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marching 101 Operations Fund | 9 | $1,539 | 181 | 5.0% |
| Alpha Phi Alpha Beta Delta Chapter Fund | 22 | $2,073 | 181 | 12.2% |
| Concert Choir Road to Carnegie Fund | 20 | $51,474 | 181 | 11.0% |
| ROTC Excellence Fund | 7 | $1,944 | 181 | 3.9% |
| Bulldog Career Center Fund | 14 | $4,045 | 181 | 7.7% |
| The Henderson-Davis Players Fund | 0 | $0 | 181 | 0.0% |
| Jazz Ensemble Fund | 0 | $0 | 181 | 0.0% |
| Student Government Association Fund | 1 | $50 | 181 | 0.6% |
| Royal Court Fund | 2 | $200 | 181 | 1.1% |
| Campus Activities Board (CAB) Fund | 2 | $44 | 181 | 1.1% |
| WSSB TV 40th Anniversary Fund | 4 | $2,580 | 181 | 2.2% |
