Giving Day 2023 is a HUGE success and surpasses goals

The Lipscomb University community is celebrating a tremendous day of fundraising for its 5th Annual Giving Day that took place Thursday, Feb. 23.

Keely Hagan | 615-966-6491  |  02/24/2023

More than 4,000 friends and fans of Lipscomb gave more than $2.1 million in 24 hours for this ambitious day. This is the second consecutive year that Giving Day generated more than $2 million to support students.

“The lives of countless students will be positively impacted because of the funds raised during Giving Day 2023. Because of the generosity of our community more students will be able to access a Lipscomb education and more opportunities will be available for them when they get here,” said Lipscomb President Candice McQueen. “This tremendous success is a reflection of the growing number of enthusiastic fans of Lipscomb and of the tremendous life-changing experiences that have happened for generations and continue today because of the investment we have made in the lives of those who claim us.”

A key focus of the day was building on Lipscomb’s base of supporters. The campaign goal was to have more than 3,500 donors give during the 24-hour period of giving, which was met and exceeded. 

“Donors are an integral part of our university’s support system and we want to make sure that all donors and all gifts, no matter the size, make a difference in the lives of our students. I hope that yesterday’s success affirms to our entire Lipscomb community that all gifts matter,” said Keith Hinkle, senior vice president of advancement at Lipscomb. “The result of this campaign shows that the combined effort of everyone who gave makes many things possible on our campus. I am blown away by the dedication and excellence of so many staff, faculty, volunteers, students and donors who came together to make Giving Day a success. Thank you for believing in Lipscomb and helping shape our future!”

Students also played a significant role in the day’s success as more than 200 students made gifts to the campaign and wrote more than 4,000 thank you notes to donors. 

Donors were able to choose specific academic programs, athletics or other special programs and initiatives they felt called to support in addition to supporting scholarships through the Opportunity Scholarship Fund. 

A number of matching and challenge goals benefitting scholarships were part of the Giving Day activities including:

• The Overall Donor Challenge of 3,500 donors was reached, unlocking a gift of $50,000 for scholarships. 
• The University Students Challenge was met with more than 200 student donors, resulting in a $10,000 gift for scholarships.
• The University Parents Challenge of 150 donors was more than doubled with 336 donors and earned the $10,000 challenge gift for scholarships.

To read about other matches and challenges completed from academic areas, athletics, student life and for specific programs, click here.

Lipscomb Academy also had tremendous success as part of Giving Day with 833 donors giving more than $700,000. Among the highlighted academy funds were $27,010 raised for the SEED School, more than $36,000 given for the academy spiritual formation program, $30,624 contributed toward the Harding Hall renovation project and nearly $43,000 raised for the annual fund.  

In addition, more than 70 supporters participated in the Lipscomb Ambassador program, with university faculty leading the way in recruiting others to participate in Giving Day. 

The Giving Day 2023 campaign ended at midnight, but gifts may still be made to Lipscomb University by clicking here!