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Wildcat Nation, It’s Time for The Big Give Back


On June 18, 2026, Bethune-Cookman University will bring the entire Wildcat family together for The Big Give Back, a day rooted in pride, purpose, and our shared commitment to the future of B-CU.

But you do not have to wait until June 18 to make your impact.

You can give now and be part of the momentum as we prepare for a powerful day of support, celebration, and Wildcat pride.

The Big Give Back is our invitation to alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, families, churches, businesses, and friends of B-CU to go All In for the students who are carrying Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s legacy forward.

Every gift matters because every gift says something powerful:

I believe in B-CU.
I believe in our students.
I believe in the legacy.
I believe in what comes next.

This is more than a fundraiser. This is a moment for Wildcat Nation to show up together. Whether you are an alum giving back, a parent standing behind your student, a faculty or staff member leading by example, or a community partner investing in tomorrow’s leaders, your support helps strengthen the B-CU experience.

“Every gift made through The Big Give Back is an act of faith in our students and in the future of Bethune-Cookman University,” said Dr. Sherry Paramore. “Whether you are an alum giving back, a parent standing with your student, or a community partner investing in tomorrow’s leaders, your support helps create opportunities for Wildcats to rise, thrive, and serve.”

You can participate in three ways:

Give online: https://cookman.scalefunder.com/gday/giving-day/120021/donate
Give by phone: (386) 481-2950
Give in person: The Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center 

                           698 West International Speedway Blvd.
                           Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Supporters are also invited to consider a leadership gift in honor of Dr. Bethune’s lifelong commitment to education, service, and transformational leadership.

The Big Give Back is June 18, 2026, but the movement starts now.

Give today. Share the campaign. Invite another Wildcat to join you.

All of Us, All In. Hail Wildcats.

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Wildcat Giving Fraternity/Sorority Challenge
Wildcat Giving Challenge encourages Sororities and Fraternities to raise funds for B-CU.
Sorority/Fraternity?
Rank Answer Amount
1 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority $69,553.34
2 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority $22,975.00
3 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity $11,500.00
4 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity $6,033.74
5 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity $1,875.11
6 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity $1,487.12
7 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority $1,366.00
8 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority $870.00
9 Iota Phi Theta Fraternity $19.63
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Wildcat Giving Student Organization Challenge
Wildcat Giving Challenge encourages members of these Student Organizations to raise funds for B-CU.
Student Organization?
Rank Answer Amount
1 Former SGA Leadership $9,053.34
2 Former Queen $5,159.00
3 Marching Wildcats $4,843.33
4 Concert Chorale $4,504.00
5 Pre-Alumni Council $960.00
6 14K Alumni $200.00
7 Former SGA President $25.00
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Wildcat Giving Graduation Year Challenge
What Graduation Year will raise the most funds for B-CU?
What year did you graduate?
Rank Answer Amount
1 1967 $50,050.00
2 1971 $6,850.00
3 2000 $6,100.00
4 1991 $5,730.00
5 1980 $4,505.00
6 1973 $3,875.00
7 1994 $3,805.00
8 1974 $3,775.00
9 2011 $3,413.34
10 1996 $2,454.00
11 1966 $2,300.00
12 1970 $2,250.00
13 1977 $2,125.00
14 1990 $1,800.00
15 1998 $1,750.00
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Wildcat Giving Athletics Challenge
What Athletic Team will raise the most funds for B-CU?
Alumni Athletes?
Rank Answer Amount
1 Men's Football $17,920.00
2 Co-Ed Cheerleading $1,740.00
3 Men's Baseball $1,050.00
4 Women's Basketball $725.00
5 Men's Basketball $600.00
6 '84 MEAC Champ Football Team $250.00
7 Women's Track & Field $125.00
8 Men's Track and Field $83.33
9 Men's Cross Country $50.00
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Wildcat Giving Alumni Chapter Challenge
Wildcat Giving Challenge encourages Alumni Chapters to raise funds for B-CU.
Alumni Chapter?
Rank Answer Amount
1 Mid-State Chapter $9,370.00
2 South Florida Chapter $6,183.34
3 Florida Sunshine Chapter $5,970.00
4 Northeast Florida Chapter $4,178.33
5 North Florida Chapter $2,850.00
6 Metro Atlanta Chapter $1,790.00
7 Mid-Atlantic Chapter $1,535.00
8 Central Florida Chapter $1,483.33
9 North Central Fla. Chapter $600.00
10 Florida W. Coast Chapter $580.00
11 Space Coast Chapter $225.00
12 Tennessee Valley Chapter $100.00
13 Southeast Florida Chapter $50.00
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Wildcat Giving Academics Challenge
What Academic Unit will receive the most funds?
Rank Academic Unit Raised
1 Business and Entrepreneurship $27,558.14
2 Hospitality Management Scholarship $970.00
3 Hospitality Management Program $358.33
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Rank State Gifts
1 FL 419
2 GA 80
3 MD 14
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