B-CU's Advancing the Legacy National Day of Giving Exceeds Fundraising Goal of $100,000
On June 15, 2020, B-CU hosted a 24-hour day of giving to raise $100,000 in a single day to assist students with need-based scholarships. The day was filled with interviews and special guests from across the Country showing their support and sharing stories of their B-CU experiences. The celebratory day raised over $175,000 towards the overall fiscal year goal of $7 million.
Watch PART 1 of the National Day of Giving Special Interviews:
B-CU Trustee Jeff Branch, President Dr. E.LaBrent Chrite, Lodging & Hospitality Association of Volusia County President Bob Davis, B-CU Alumnus Ricardo Deveaux, friend of B-CU Wherner Washington
Watch PART 2 of the National Day of Giving Special Interviews:
2020 spring graduate Chanell Sands, current student and Pre-Alumni Council President Yusuf Akbar, Intercollegiate Athletic Director Lynn Thompson, Political Analyst & HBCUAdvocate Donna Brazile, Top 40 Under 40 Recipient Claudia Fontaine, Miami Dade NAA Chapter, Volusia County NAA Chapter, Orange County NAA Chapter, Alumna Crystal Allen Finest Hour Campaign, Maleta Wilson, Black Greek Letter Organization 52 Week Challenge
The virtual event also included a two part Advancing the Legacy Docuseries sharing stories of legacy family, student and faculty testimonials, study abroad experiences, and more.
Watch PART 1, here.
Watch PART 2, here.
“The National Day of Giving was a huge success and we thank each and every donor for your contributions,” said Clifford Porter Vice President of Institutional Advancement. “This level of support shows that we will continue to Advance the Legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in a meaningful and productive manner. Our current and future wildcats will be direct beneficiaries of this day, giving them the tools they need to succeed.”
There's still an opportunity to support our current students who are returning in the fall. Simply text, BCUGIVES to 71777 or visit donate.cookman.edu
About the Advancing the Legacy Campaign
The Advancing the Legacy campaign was announced January 2020 as a compelling awareness and fundraising initiative created to provide ongoing support of Dr. Bethune’s lifelong mission of ensuring access to higher education for students at B-CU. The campaign has raised over $5 million towards its overall goal of $12 million over the next two years. The University has set a $7 million goal for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
Advancing the Legacy has garnered attention from the National Council of Negro Women, philanthropic families Billye and Hank Aaron along with Thomas and Joyce Moorehead, and hundreds of B-CU alumni and friends. The campaign also includes a digital element, asking advocates to make a financial contribution online at donate.cookman.edu and to share their support on social media using the hashtag #AdvancingBCU.
Subscribe to thewildcatden.net for more updates. Follow Bethune-Cookman University on Facebook and Instagram for updates on the virtual day of giving. Text BCULEGACY to 41444 to give to the Advancing the Legacy campaign in support of student scholarships.