Reunion at Spelman College
Spelman Reunion Giving 2023 – Forever Blue
Reunion 2023 was a great SUCCESS! The Office of Alumnae Engagement and the Office of Annual Giving are excited to report the Reunion Attendance and Reunion Giving results from this year’s Reunioning Classes (classes ending in 3’s & 8’s).
Reunion is the perfect time to remember, reconnect and rejoice with your Spelman sisters.
The following awards were announced at the culminating Reunion event, the True Blue Gala, held at the Georgia International Convention Center in the International Ballroom on Saturday, May 19, 2023.
Classes with the Largest Number of Registered Reunion Attendees
1st Place: The Class of 1988 – 129
2nd Place: Class of 1993 – 125
3rd Place: Class of 1973 – 105
Classes with the Highest Percentage of Registered Reunion Attendees
1st Place: The Golden Girl Class of 1973 – 54%
2nd Place: Class of 1988 – 37%
3rd Place: Class of 1983 – 31%
Read More About Reunion Awards
The Reunion Philanthropy Awards recognizes reunion classes that surpass expectations while making a significant impact on Spelman College and its future sustainability. This year, we celebrated classes in four categories:
Every Woman, Every Year Award
Highest 5-Year Average Class Participation Award (Top 3 Classes)
1st Place: The Golden Girl Class of 1973 – 45.10%
2nd Place: Class of 2003 – 39.21%
3rd Place: Class of 1988 – 38.96%
Supreme in Sisterhood Award
Highest Fiscal Year Average Class Participation Award (Top Class)
The Golden Girl Class of 1973 – 56.12%
Beacons of Excellence Award
Highest 5-Year Total Giving Award (Top 3 Classes)
1st Place: Class of 2003 – $1,135,786.12
2nd Place: The Golden Girl Class of 1973 – $750,782.99
3rd Place: Class of 1993 – $567,978.03
Highest Fiscal Year Total Giving Award (Top Class)
The Golden Girl Class of 1973 – $309,507.93
Reunion 5-Year Class Gift Total
The Office of Annual Giving is very happy to announce a Reunion 5-Year Class Gift Total of $5,414,452.90 and a 5-Year Average Class Participation Rate of 28.44%.
We would like to extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all Reunion alumnae who have made a gift to the College during the 2023 fiscal year so far. Because of the collective generosity of our alumnae, we reached a grand total of $1,712,033.60 and 35.45% participation.
There’s Still Time
For alumnae who have not made your gift to the College, there is still an opportunity for you to make an impact and increase your respective class's dollar amount and participation rate for this year. To have your gift counted for the 2023 fiscal year, please make your gift to Spelman by Friday, June 30, 2023, 11:59 pm EDT. We encourage alumnae to make a gift to Spelman College, not just this year, but every year.
Remember, participation is about the number of alumnae who contribute, not the amount.
If you have any questions about Reunion Giving, please email the Office of Annual Giving at spelmanstrong@spelman.edu or call us at 1-866-512-1690.
Class Gifts – Gifts of Love
Reunion is a time-honored tradition when alumnae return to Spelman every five years to celebrate, show love, and support their beloved Spelman College. Your gifts to Spelman during Reunion are essential for preserving the College’s rich history and traditions.
Your Gift Matters. Give Today.
Tell Me, Have You Seen Her?
Help us locate lost and disconnected alumnae, especially those who are not receiving mail or e-mail from the College and those who recently moved or started with your class. Contact the Office of Alumnae Engagement with updates on lost and disconnected alumnae at 404-270-5064 or email us at alumnae@spelman.edu.