Cleveland Rivals Unite Alumnae Giving Challenge

Following the success of last year, the Cleveland Rivals Unite Giving Challenge is returning for another round of friendly competition! Magnificat High School, Saint Joseph Academy, and the Beaumont School are banding together in support of all-girls Catholic education in Greater Cleveland by challenging alumnae to support their alma mater’s annual fund by making a donation between April 28-30, 2025. The school with the greatest percentage of alumnae who participate will win!

“Last year Magnificat won with 6.9% of our alumnae making a generous gift to the Magnificat Fund,” Senior Director of Development and Alumnae Relations Meg Shrewsbury said. “We are counting on our alumnae to claim the title again while showing their support for Magnificat’s students.”

Last year a total of 764 donors gave $64,000 to the Magnificat Fund during the challenge, representing higher results than traditional days of giving. Still, the percentage of alumnae who give is lower than national benchmarks and that of boys’ schools. The Cleveland Rivals Unite Giving Challenge is intended to inspire greater philanthropic support for Catholic girls schools, with similar campaigns taking place in other parts of the state and country.

Keep an eye out for more information about how to participate in Cleveland Rivals Unite this spring!