Lander Loyalty Fund

The Lander Loyalty Fund supports the diverse needs of the university and its students by strengthening the university’s scholarship program, helping to expand academic, athletic and alumni programs, and simply enhancing the student experience at Lander – both within the classroom and beyond.

Alumni who give to the Lander Loyalty Fund not only reaffirm their commitment to their alma mater – they actually increase the value of their Lander degree. Along with enabling the university to attract the most talented students and athletes, your support helps Lander secure exceptional faculty who can carry on the teaching tradition for which Lander is recognized and respected.

How do I give?

Simply mail your gift or payment information to The Lander Foundation, or you may give online. You may also set up a monthly draft from your credit card or checking account, or even include Lander in your will or estate planning.

All contributions are tax-deductible. For details about giving, contact Ralph Patterson at The Lander Foundation at 864-388-8350.

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Meredith McTigue,
Class of 1995
Former SGA President

“Lander University was more than just a place to prepare me for the working world. For me, it meant forming friendships to last a lifetime, creating fond memories and building a true connection with my school. Being involved has always been important to me. As an alumna, I serve as a Class Agent for the Class of 1995, and I donate to the Lander Loyalty Fund. I invite you to support your alma mater by giving to the Loyalty Fund through the Class Challenge. As a donor, you share in a proud tradition of giving that helps Lander students make their college degrees more affordable.”

Zack Freeman,
Class of 2010
Study Abroad Scholarship, Maybelle Coleman Scholarship and Presidential Ambassador Scholarship recipient

“With the help of Lander scholarships, I was able to see the world from a different perspective. The experience opened my mind to new ideas and pushed me to do fresh and exciting things. I never thought I’d get to travel outside the country and see different cultures and different people.”

Mamie Nicholson
Lander University Board of Trustees Member and University Donor

“Supporting Lander allows me to pay forward the opportunity that was given to me. As a first-generation college student, I am blessed to be able to support a student who is also the first in their immediate family to attend college. The opportunity to obtain a college education enriches the lives of the student, their family, future generations and the community at large.”

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Loyalty Fund FAQs

What is the Lander Loyalty Fund?

A gift to the Lander Loyalty Fund supports every aspect of a world-class education. Each day, Lander works to share knowledge, care for communities at home and abroad, connect with others and the environment, and discover new solutions to difficult problems. Your investment in Lander will support this fundamental work: improving health, gaining ground in science and technology, resolving conflict, harnessing the power of the arts, and educating the heart and mind. Every gift to the Lander Loyalty Fund helps Lander students achieve. All gifts provide immediate relief to the operating budget and financial aid to students in need. This includes gifts for scholarships, academic programs, the Jackson Library, the Jeff May Complex, the Equestrian Center, athletics, the Bearcat Club, unrestricted gifts and more.
Why will the Loyalty Fund Donor Wall be at the Jeff May Complex and not on campus?

The location for the Loyalty Fund Donor Wall was chosen in honor of the inaugural year of the Jeff May Complex, the state-of-the-art athletics venue for baseball, soccer, softball and tennis. We know many Bearcat fans and visitors will attend competitions and community events at the complex for years to come. The donor wall will be a place of pride, where alumni and friends will see their names, and donors will feel great about being recognized for their generosity.

All gifts of $50 or greater this fiscal year will be recognized on our donor wall – your donor wall. We are proud of all of our donors, and it is our way of saying thank you for your generous support.
What if I want to help, but I can’t afford to endow a scholarship?

It is true that Endowed Scholarships require a minimum donation of $10,000. That gift is invested, and a portion of the annual earnings provide scholarship assistance to deserving students. However, if a $10,000 donation is too much, please consider establishing a Funded Scholarship. For as little as $200 a year, one can establish an annual scholarship for a Lander student. Please contact The Lander Foundation to learn how.
Why are gifts to the Lander Loyalty Fund important?

Annual giving provides the largest base of critical unrestricted support for Lander University. Students on campus today benefit from the support of alumni, friends, parents, faculty and staff who help provide an environment rich with opportunities through annual gifts. Those gifts enhance the Lander student experience with scholarships, student programming, out-of-classroom education, curriculum enhancements, international initiatives, athletics and much more.

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How do I give?

Loyalty Fund FAQs

What is the Lander Loyalty Fund?

Why will the Loyalty Fund Donor Wall be at the Jeff May Complex and not on campus?

What if I want to help, but I can’t afford to endow a scholarship?

Why are gifts to the Lander Loyalty Fund important?

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