CLASS OF 1980
commemorating
50 Years
— MAY 2030 —
FUNDRAISING GOAL
$1,000,000
MINIMUM NO. OF CLASSMATES NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE: 150
TIME FRAME: May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2030 [48 months]
new campaign
As we look ahead to celebrating our 50th Reunion in 2030, we have an exciting opportunity to come together and make a lasting impact on our beloved alma mater. Our goal is bold—$1,000,000—and with your support, we can achieve it!
HOW IT WORKS
We have created a pledge system that will
help us reach our $1 million goal in 4 years.
Our success depends upon a
minimum of 150 participants
selecting a giving level and donating
over the next four years.
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STEP 1: Complete the Donor Pledge Form
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STEP 2: Select a Pledge Level
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STEP 3: Visit SCSU Giving Page to Make Your Donation. Select "Class of 1980 Fund."
PLEDGE LEVELS
$20,850 x 12 MONTHS
EQUALS
$250,200
ANNUALLY x 4 YEARS
EQUALS
$1,000,800
BY 2030!
Donate Today
1
GIVE WITH
BULLDOG
PRIDE!
2
Loyal Sons &
Daughters Club
$14,400
4-YEAR DONATION TOTAL
Monthly Pledge: $300
A minimum of 6 donors making a monthly contribution of $300 will yield a total of $1,800 a month. This will result in an annual contribution per donor of $3,600 a year. Over four years, each member of the Loyal Sons & Daughters Club will have donated $14,400.
3
Garnet &
Blue Club
4-YEAR DONATION TOTAL
$12,000
Monthly Pledge: $250
A minimum of 6 donors making a monthly contribution of $250 will yield a total of $1,500 a month. This will result in an annual contribution per donor of $3,000 a year. Over four years, each member of the Garnet & Blue Club will have donated $12,000.
4
Class of 1980 Club
4-YEAR DONATION TOTAL
$9,600
Monthly Pledge: $200
A minimum of 35 donors making a monthly contribution of $200 will yield a total of $7,000 a month. This will result in an annual donation per donor of $2,400 a year. Over four years, each member of the Class of 1980 Club will have donated $9,600.
5
Bulldog
Club
4-YEAR DONATION TOTAL
$7,200
Monthly Pledge: $150
A minimum of 40 donors making a monthly contribution of $150 will yield a total of $6,000 a month. This will result in an annual donation per donor of $1,800 a year. Over four years, each member of the Bulldog Club will have donated $7,200.
6
M. Maceo Nance Club
$4,800
4-YEAR DONATION TOTAL
Monthly Pledge: $100
A minimum of 35 donors making a monthly contribution of $100 will yield a total of $3,500 a month. This will result in an annual donation per donor of $1,200 a year. Over four years, each member of the M. Maceo Nance Club will have donated $4,800.
IF WE DID IT BEFORE
WE CAN DO IT AGAIN!
CLASS OF 1980
We Did It!
BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROSITY
WE RAISED
$130,696.97
IN COMMEMORATION OF
OUR 45TH CLASS REUNION
Thank you to the esteemed members of the South Carolina State University Class of 1980 who supported the Class of 1980 Sustainer Giving Program.
Your giving is not just a donation—it’s a powerful investment in the future of our students. Because of your generous contributions, more Bulldogs will have access to scholarships, resources, and opportunities that will shape their academic journeys and change the trajectory of their lives. You are helping to remove financial barriers, open doors to discovery, and cultivate a new generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
Your unwavering support and commitment to our beloved alma mater are deeply appreciated. As proud alumni, you continue to lead by example—demonstrating the strength, unity, and spirit of the Class of 1980. Your legacy of giving ensures that the values and excellence of SC State live on through every student you uplift.
Thank you for standing with us, for believing in our mission, and for continuing to give back so that others can rise.
Giving is not just about making a donation.
It's about making a difference.
