Ferrum College Celebrates 30% Increase in Giving; Finishes Year With Over $2.5 Million Raised Ferrum College raised over $2.5 million last fiscal year (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021), surpassing last year’s total by more than $600,000. In addition to the increase in overall fundraising, the College is also celebrating an uptick in its Arthur Society members, its leadership giving society for individuals and businesses who contribute over $1,000 annually. For the second consecutive year, Ferrum experienced record-breaking fundraising for athletics by raising over $128,000. This comes on the heels of the recent announcement of the Black Hats football endowment that will provide ongoing support for the Ferrum College football program. With over 1,000 donations (a 10 percent increase from last year’s giving), the Ferrum Fund raised more than $385,000 in unrestricted dollars, which will be used to develop new academic programs, support scholarships, provide student research opportunities, and more. In addition to athletics and the Ferrum Fund, the College raised more than $900,000 for scholarships and over $560,000 for the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum.
Thank You To Our 2020–2021 Honor Roll of Donors The Arthur Society
The Arthur Society recognizes those who give $1,000 or more to the College over the fiscal year (July 1–June 30). • •
President’s Circle: $5,000 and up Leadership Circle: $1,000–4,999
1913 Society
The 1913 Society recognizes those who make cumulative outright and/or irrevocable gifts to Ferrum College of $100,000 or more.
The Ruth Society
The Ruth Society recognizes those who give to Ferrum College for 3+ consecutive years.
The Beckham Society
The Beckham Society recognizes those who name Ferrum College as a beneficiary of bequests, charitable trusts, life insurance policies, gift annuities, or other deferred gift arrangements.
The Panther Club
The Panther Club recognizes those who give to Ferrum College athletics to support our athletics teams and facilities.
For the 2020-2021 Honor Roll of Donors, please visit: ferrum.edu/giving-societies 33
