A Legacy That Lives On
For generations, Spelman has been a place where women discover their voice, their confidence, and their purpose. That legacy lives on in every Spelman woman who marches through the arch with faith, pride, and the responsibility to lift others along the way.
This Founders Day, we celebrate 145 years of excellence and the enduring commitment to serve others and strengthen communities.
11 Days of Giving
During 11 Days of Giving, the Spelman community comes together to celebrate Founders Day and invest in the future of the College.
Alumnae lead the way by rallying their classmates and showing what it means to remain faithful to the sisterhood that shaped them. Parents, faculty, staff, friends, and supporters can join them in strengthening the mission that inspires women to engage the world and create positive change.
Why Spelman Strong Matters
A gift to Spelman Strong, the College’s annual unrestricted fund, helps Spelman meet students where they are.
Your support can help a student stay enrolled when an unexpected expense arises. It can nurture student wellbeing and confidence, create career and leadership opportunities, and sustain the people, guidance, and resources that shape a transformative Spelman education.
Give to #SpelmanStrong and celebrate 145 years of sisterhood, service, and excellence.
Donors
View All Donors| Class Year | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 31 | $4,402 |
| 2010 | 73 | $7,148 |
| 1990 | 19 | $5,378 |
| 1965 | 1 | $500 |
| 1966 | 6 | $1,645 |
| 1997 | 26 | $5,866 |
| 1975 | 9 | $2,350 |
| 2014 | 10 | $372 |
| 1973 | 21 | $8,681 |
| 1979 | 35 | $9,144 |
| 1999 | 24 | $8,341 |
| 1981 | 12 | $5,165 |
| 1972 | 7 | $1,400 |
| 2017 | 36 | $1,280 |
| 1995 | 45 | $8,224 |
| 2005 | 32 | $3,529 |
| 1977 | 19 | $8,380 |
| 2009 | 72 | $10,171 |
| 1984 | 26 | $5,372 |
| 2018 | 4 | $300 |
| 2016 | 3 | $60 |
| 1974 | 16 | $2,505 |
| 1988 | 36 | $7,041 |
| 1987 | 18 | $2,535 |
| 1985 | 23 | $6,969 |
| 1989 | 15 | $4,915 |
| 1954 | 0 | $0 |
| 2013 | 8 | $1,615 |
| 2002 | 30 | $3,824 |
| 2001 | 31 | $21,072 |
| 1971 | 8 | $5,827 |
| 2025 | 2 | $60 |
| 1949 | 1 | $300 |
| 1998 | 29 | $9,608 |
| 1942 | 0 | $0 |
| 1982 | 14 | $2,450 |
| 1961 | 1 | $2,000 |
| 1960 | 2 | $195 |
| 1956 | 0 | $0 |
| 2021 | 3 | $81 |
| 2015 | 10 | $673 |
| 2008 | 35 | $3,589 |
| 1948 | 0 | $0 |
| 1969 | 10 | $1,695 |
| 1943 | 0 | $0 |
| 1959 | 2 | $200 |
| 1986 | 12 | $2,077 |
| 1940 | 0 | $0 |
| 1970 | 7 | $600 |
| 1947 | 0 | $0 |
| 2012 | 8 | $578 |
| 2019 | 6 | $305 |
| 1944 | 0 | $0 |
| 1996 | 16 | $1,421 |
| 1950 | 1 | $176 |
| 2004 | 36 | $6,412 |
| 2022 | 2 | $300 |
| 1978 | 10 | $1,590 |
| 1963 | 1 | $145 |
| 1951 | 0 | $0 |
| 1941 | 0 | $0 |
| 1955 | 0 | $0 |
| 1991 | 23 | $6,196 |
| 1967 | 3 | $236 |
| 1962 | 1 | $100 |
| 1964 | 2 | $725 |
| 2024 | 1 | $50 |
| 1968 | 17 | $3,100 |
| 1983 | 15 | $3,665 |
| 2007 | 92 | $7,366 |
| 1992 | 28 | $5,095 |
| 1952 | 0 | $0 |
| 1993 | 27 | $11,057 |
| 2003 | 29 | $5,988 |
| 1994 | 20 | $2,456 |
| 1957 | 1 | $150 |
| 1946 | 0 | $0 |
| 2006 | 12 | $1,215 |
| 1976 | 20 | $10,776 |
| 1958 | 1 | $50 |
| 2011 | 18 | $4,519 |
| 2020 | 3 | $125 |
| 1953 | 2 | $300 |
| 2000 | 30 | $3,407 |
| 1945 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | 1 | $40 |
Dawn B. Griffin, C’90, showcases Spelman pride through service and philanthropy. This 145th Founders Day, she challenges all alumnae classes ending in 0 to give during 11 Days of Giving by April 11 at 11:59 PM.
86 days ago by Aaron BlakeErin Little, C’2009, showcases Spelman pride through public health and information technology. This 145th Founders Day, she challenges all alumnae classes ending in 9 to give during 11 Days of Giving by April 11 at 11:59 PM
87 days ago by Aaron BlakeMelissa Brogdon, C’2008, showcases Spelman pride through helping mediators connect with their community in an affordable way with her company Fourth Party. This 145th Founders Day, she challenges all alumnae classes ending in 8 to give during 11 Days of Giving by April 11 at 11:59 PM.
88 days ago by Aaron BlakeChristian Murphy, C’2007, showcases Spelman pride through supporting the growth and strengthen the college as Interim Vice President of Institutional Advancement. This 145th Founders Day, she challenges all alumnae classes ending in 7 to give during 11 Days of Giving by April 11 at 11:59 PM.
89 days ago by Aaron BlakeSharon Owens, C'76, showcases Spelman pride through helping her fellow sister connect and give back to our school as Direct of Alumnae Engagement. This 145th Founders Day, she challenges all alumnae classes ending in 6 to give during 11 Days of Giving by April 11 at 11:59 PM
90 days ago by Aaron BlakeDetria Austin Everson,C’95, showcases Spelman pride through non-profit and organizational work through the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation as the sitting Chief Executive Officer. This 145th Founders Day, she challenges all alumnae classes ending in 5 to give during 11 Days of Giving by April 11 at 11:59 PM.
91 days ago by Aaron BlakeLaurel Hord Hill, C’84, showcases Spelman pride through supporting her Spelman sisters in mentoring and leadership as a part of the steering committee with Sister2Sister at Spelman. This 145th Founders Day, she challenges all alumnae classes ending in 4 to give during 11 Days of Giving by April 11 at 11:59 PM.
92 days ago by Aaron Blake
Lindsey Hopkins, C’ 2003, showcases Spelman pride through commitment to service and the Atlanta community. This 145th Founders Day, she challenges all alumnae classes ending in 3 to give during 11 Days of Giving by April 11 at 11:59 PM.
93 days ago by Aaron BlakeDr. Rosalind G. Bass, C’92, showcases Spelman pride as director of the Health Careers Program and chair and associate professor of Environmental and Health Sciences. She challenges all alumnae classes ending in 2 to give during 11 Days of Giving by April 11 at 11:59 PM.
94 days ago by Aaron BlakeOmelika Kuumba, C'81, showcases Spelman pride by encouraging her Spelman Sisters to let their musical creativity shine and challenges all alumnae classes ending in 1. Join her in giving back during our 11 Days of Giving by April 11 at 11:59 PM.
94 days ago by Aaron Blake