Benedict Tigers surpass fundraising goal for the 10th consecutive year
Benedict Tigers across the world are celebrating a major milestone today. For the last 10 years, Benedict College alumni and friends have collectively pushed past their record-setting fundraising goals. The 2024 Annual Fund goal was $1.5 million. The goal was surpassed by $230,000 for a total of $1,730,173.45.
“Maintaining this incredible momentum of philanthropy since 2014 is no easy feat,” said Ada Brown Belton, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement for Benedict College. “A decade of overachieving our financial goal has been led by some remarkably dedicated alumni.”
Leading the recordbreaking campaign this year were Chairwoman Dr. Elsie Hamler and Co-Chair Marlene McClerklin along with 10 devoted volunteers. “We
applaud Hamler and McClerklin’s leadership and the generosity of our phenomenal Benedict Tigers and friends for their commitment to helping deserving students who will benefit from this year’s fundraising success,” said Mrs. Cedelle E. Gates, President of the Benedict College National Alumni Association.
“Benedict College alumni consistently punch above their weight, said Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO of Benedict College. “Although our alumni body is small in numbers, they are large in their giving and support of the College. Our alumni who contribute to the Annual Fund far exceeds the amounts given at larger institutions.” The average Benedict College gift is $1,444.
“For ten consecutive years, Benedict College alumni club presidents have
rallied their members to support their alma mater in a grand way,” noted Co-Chairwoman McClerklin. Of the 63 alumni clubs reporting 42 clubs or 67 percent met their individual goals during this record-breaking year.
“Bravo to all club presidents and members, reunion classes and the top ten clubs. “Over the past 10 years, alumni have raised over $14,906,283 in support of Benedict College. Since the arrival of our 14th president, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, Alumni have provided over $8,952,042 for the Alumni Campaign, said Chairwoman Hamler.
The selflessness of the Benedict College Annual Campaign’s leadership and the devotion of the alumni has propelled these recordbreaking contributions into a decade-long streak that well exceeded $1 million.
