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 »
23 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
24 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) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education, Humanities & Social Sciences Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Department of Educational Leadership Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Department of Graduate Studies Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Transportation Excellence Fund | 5 | $519 | 66 | 7.6% |
| Bulldog Research Excellence Fund (R2 Fund) | 1 | $100 | 66 | 1.5% |
| Department of Education Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Department of Engineering Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Department of Business Administration Excellence Fund | 1 | $25 | 66 | 1.5% |
| Department of Social Sciences Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Department of Visual and Performing Arts Excellence Fund | 1 | $19 | 66 | 1.5% |
| College of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences Excellence Fund | 2 | $600 | 66 | 3.0% |
| Nuclear Engineering 20th Anniversary Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Department of Miliary Sciences Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| College of Graduate and Professional Studies Excellence Fund | 1 | $25 | 66 | 1.5% |
| Department of Agriculture Excellence Fund | 1 | $19 | 66 | 1.5% |
| Department of Health Sciences Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Department of Human Services Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 66 | 0.0% |
| Department of Engineering Technology Excellence Fund | 3 | $300 | 66 | 4.5% |
| Department of Accounting & Economics Excellence Fund | 3 | $1,500 | 66 | 4.5% |
| College of Business & Information Systems Excellence Fund | 1 | $50 | 66 | 1.5% |
| Academic Affairs Excellence Fund | 9 | $263,662 | 66 | 13.6% |
| BECT Institute Fund | 9 | $1,625 | 66 | 13.6% |
| Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College Excellence Fund | 5 | $1,700 | 66 | 7.6% |
| Department of Family & Consumer Sciences Study Abroad Fund | 20 | $895 | 66 | 30.3% |
| Department of English & Communication Professor Kohn-Davis's Memorial Scholarship Fund | 12 | $3,180 | 66 | 18.2% |
| 1890 Research & Extension Fund | 10 | $972 | 66 | 15.2% |
| Department of Biological & Physical Science Excellence Fund | 6 | $420 | 66 | 9.1% |
| Department of Computer Science & Mathematics Excellence Fund | 1 | $200 | 66 | 1.5% |
| Miller F. Whittaker Library Excellence Fund | 13 | $4,269 | 66 | 19.7% |
| Top Big Bulldog Give Designations | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I.P. Stanback Museum & Planetarium Fund | 3 | $450 | 250 | 1.2% |
| Bulldog Student Support Services/TRIO Fund | 0 | $0 | 250 | 0.0% |
| Center for Online & Distance Education (CODE) Fund | 0 | $0 | 250 | 0.0% |
| Bulldog Legal Pathways Initiative Fund | 3 | $75 | 250 | 1.2% |
| Bulldog Counseling Center Fund | 7 | $325 | 250 | 2.8% |
| Bulldog Global Immersion Experiences Fund | 2 | $75 | 250 | 0.8% |
| Bulldog Express Food Pantry Fund | 4 | $85 | 250 | 1.6% |
| Bulldog Student Success Center Fund | 5 | $450 | 250 | 2.0% |
| The Big Bulldog Give Designations | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2020 | 0 | $0 | 133 | 0.0% |
| Class of 1990 | 1 | $500 | 133 | 0.8% |
| Class of 2015 | 0 | $0 | 133 | 0.0% |
| Class of 1965 | 2 | $250 | 133 | 1.5% |
| Class of 1960 | 1 | $2,000 | 133 | 0.8% |
| Class of 1970 | 2 | $2,620 | 133 | 1.5% |
| Class of 2005 | 1 | $25 | 133 | 0.8% |
| Alumni Affairs & Engagement Fund | 6 | $1,738 | 133 | 4.5% |
| Class of 2010 | 5 | $415 | 133 | 3.8% |
| Class of 1985 | 15 | $4,810 | 133 | 11.3% |
| Class of 1975 | 15 | $61,649 | 133 | 11.3% |
| Class of 1980 | 11 | $9,300 | 133 | 8.3% |
| Class of 1986 Fund | 2 | $200 | 133 | 1.5% |
| Class of 1995 | 4 | $400 | 133 | 3.0% |
| Class of 2000 | 10 | $2,569 | 133 | 7.5% |
| The Big Bulldog Give Designations | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Basketball Excellence Fund | 1 | $19 | 153 | 0.7% |
| Softball Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 153 | 0.0% |
| Volleyball Excellence Fund | 0 | $0 | 153 | 0.0% |
| Spike the Bulldog Mascot Fund | 0 | $0 | 153 | 0.0% |
| Women’s Tennis Excellence Fund | 1 | $100 | 153 | 0.7% |
| Men’s Tennis Excellence Fund | 4 | $169 | 153 | 2.6% |
| Bulldog Excellence Fund | 7 | $83,720 | 153 | 4.6% |
| Bulldog Cross Country/Track & Field Excellence Fund | 7 | $7,450 | 153 | 4.6% |
| Women’s Soccer Excellence Fund | 6 | $600 | 153 | 3.9% |
| Bulldog Champions Club | 2 | $155 | 153 | 1.3% |
| Men’s Basketball Excellence Fund | 24 | $3,755 | 153 | 15.7% |
| Bulldog Cheerleading Fund | 16 | $1,814 | 153 | 10.5% |
| Bulldog Football Excellence Fund | 8 | $7,469 | 153 | 5.2% |
| The Big Bulldog Give Designations | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homecoming 2025 Fund | 0 | $0 | 333 | 0.0% |
| Bulldog Chapel | 1 | $25 | 333 | 0.3% |
| Bulldog Campus Beautification & Restoration Fund | 0 | $0 | 333 | 0.0% |
| Bulldog Branding & Marketing Fund | 5 | $1,225 | 333 | 1.5% |
| Bulldog Annual Fund | 13 | $41,253 | 333 | 3.9% |
| President Conyer's Discretionary Fund | 14 | $17,950 | 333 | 4.2% |
| The Big Bulldog Give Designations | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Scholarship Fund | 14 | $13,573 | 666 | 2.1% |
| GAP (Graduation Assistance Program) Scholarship Fund | 2 | $65 | 666 | 0.3% |
| Marching 101 Scholarship Fund | 12 | $3,113 | 666 | 1.8% |
| The Big Bulldog Give Designations | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Activities Board (CAB) Fund | 1 | $25 | 181 | 0.6% |
| The Henderson-Davis Players Fund | 0 | $0 | 181 | 0.0% |
| Royal Court Fund | 1 | $100 | 181 | 0.6% |
| WSSB TV 40th Anniversary Fund | 2 | $1,590 | 181 | 1.1% |
| Jazz Ensemble Fund | 0 | $0 | 181 | 0.0% |
| ROTC Excellence Fund | 4 | $1,669 | 181 | 2.2% |
| Student Government Association Fund | 1 | $50 | 181 | 0.6% |
| Marching 101 Operations Fund | 7 | $414 | 181 | 3.9% |
| Bulldog Career Center Fund | 13 | $3,545 | 181 | 7.2% |
| Concert Choir Road to Carnegie Fund | 16 | $1,074 | 181 | 8.8% |
| Alpha Phi Alpha Beta Delta Chapter Fund | 18 | $1,973 | 181 | 9.9% |
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