Philanthropy
Meredith College Exceeds $1 Million Giving Day Goal

Meredith College Exceeds $1 Million Giving Day Goal

Meredith College raised $1,349,106 in just 24 hours during the College’s eighth annual Make It Count for Meredith Giving Day, held on February 28, 2023. The fundraising event exceeded its $1 million fundraising goal by more than $300,000, and a total of 2,764 donors contributed to the campaign. It was reported initially that a total of $1,329,823 was raised but additional dollars were received that were not given through the Giving Day website.

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Scholarship Dinner Held for Student Recipients and Donors

Scholarship Dinner Held for Student Recipients and Donors

The Office of Institutional Advancement held a Scholarship and Donor Recognition Dinner on March 23, 2023, at the Embassy Suites in Cary, N.C. The dinner honored donors who gave graciously to Meredith College while allowing students who received scholarships the opportunity to thank donors for supporting their education. More than 250 people attended including members of the Board of Trustees.

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Help Your Class Win Meredith Mayhem

Help Your Class Win Meredith Mayhem

Alumnae, you have two more weeks to help your class win Meredith Mayhem. The competition between classes runs from Alumnae Reunion Weekend through June 30. On Giving Day, we focused on reaching a monetary goal, and not only did we reach it, we far exceeded it this year, raising $1.3 million. But Meredith Mayhem is not about the amount of money raised, it is about class participation. Remember, all gifts during the fiscal year count toward class participation goals. The classes with the most donors in each decade will win the competition.

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Going far, going strong – for generations

Going far, going strong – for generations

More than 130 years ago, Meredith College opened with just over 200 women. Today, we’re a nationally-ranked community of thousands going far and going strong – together. As we carry our work forward into the future, we want to share a new alumnae resource that can help you care for yourself, your loved ones, and your community for years to come.

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Honor the Legacy of Ashley Elise Riggs

Honor the Legacy of Ashley Elise Riggs

Ashley Elise Riggs was a true champion on the soccer field and in the community. Meredith College is celebrating and honoring her legacy by raising funds for the Ashley Riggs Project. Funds will provide youth summer camp scholarships, women’s leadership, and character development training, and improve women’s athletics at Meredith College.

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