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All In for Wesleyan
Wesleyan Fund
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Challenges are one of the most exciting ways to amplify your impact so we can Make History during All In for Wesleyan.
Thanks to generous lead donors, your gift can be matched dollar for dollar or unlock additional funds when specific goals are met, turning every contribution into momentum. When you give to a challenge, you’re not just supporting Wesleyan - you’re helping activate collective generosity that goes even further!
Past Events
Class Years Leaderboard - Dollars Raised
It's time to show your class pride and compete for the top spot!
| Rank | Answer | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | $271,625.00 |
| 2 | 1984 | $159,305.00 |
| 3 | 1968 | $98,918.50 |
| 4 | 1979 | $56,285.00 |
| 5 | 1991 | $43,788.51 |
| 6 | 1986 | $35,893.66 |
| 7 | 1975 | $33,350.00 |
| 8 | 1981 | $32,805.55 |
| 9 | 1995 | $31,175.00 |
| 10 | 1962 | $30,000.00 |
| 11 | 1974 | $29,450.00 |
| 12 | 1970 | $27,770.00 |
| 13 | 2004 | $22,850.00 |
| 14 | 2001 | $21,012.00 |
| 15 | 1982 | $20,400.00 |
Ended
Class Years Leaderboard - Donor Count
Let's see which class year can have the greatest participation during this historical All In for Wesleyan!
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 | 80 |
| 2 | 2004 | 46 |
| 3 | 2008 | 36 |
| 4 | 2009 | 35 |
| 5 | 1993 | 35 |
| 6 | 2001 | 35 |
| 7 | 2010 | 33 |
| 8 | 2003 | 29 |
| 9 | 2006 | 28 |
| 10 | 2007 | 28 |
| 11 | 1985 | 26 |
| 12 | 1996 | 26 |
| 13 | 1994 | 26 |
| 14 | 1979 | 26 |
| 15 | 1995 | 26 |
Ended
Leadership Gift Challenge
Dr. Eric Bieber '81 wants to see fellow Titans step up during All In for Wesleyan! He will unlock $25,000 in support for IWU students after 25 gifts of $1,000 or more are made to any fund.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Andy Ritger ‘99 and Rebecca Kirk Ritger ‘99 Wesleyan Fund Dollar Challenge
Andy and Rebecca Ritger from the class of 1999 believe in the importance of the Wesleyan Fund and will match dollar-for-dollar up to $150,000 for all gifts raised for the Wesleyan Fund today.
$150,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Class of 2001 Challenge
Mandy Watson '01 and Tara Mitchell Gerstner '01 want their classmates getting excited to celebrate their 25th reunion at Homecoming this fall and commemorate this historical milestone with a big impact during All In! They will match dollar-for-dollar up to $12,500 for all gifts made by the class of 2001 to the Wesleyan Fund AND unlock another $10,000 once that goal is reached.
$12,500 MATCHED
Completed
Faculty and Staff Challenge
Jack Dickens '86 wants to see IWU faculty and staff stepping up in a historical way this All in! To inspire generosity across campus, Jack has pledged a $10,000 challenge gift for the Wesleyan Fund that will be unlocked after faculty and staff raise $10,000 to any fund!
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
Completed
Campus Update General Student Scholarship Challenge 1
Dr. Ben Killey '99 wants you to follow along on IWU pages on social media today! After each of the five campus updates on Facebook and Instagram stories, he will unlock $1,000 for the General Student Scholarship Fund if there are 50 gifts made before the next update up to $5,000!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Campus Update General Student Scholarship Challenge 3
Dr. Ben Killey '99 wants you to follow along on IWU pages on social media today! After each of the five campus updates on Facebook and Instagram stories, he will unlock $1,000 for the General Student Scholarship Fund if there are 50 gifts made before the next update up to $5,000!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Campus Update General Student Scholarship Challenge 5
Dr. Ben Killey '99 wants you to follow along on IWU pages on social media today! After each of the five campus updates on Facebook and Instagram stories, he will unlock $1,000 for the General Student Scholarship Fund if there are 50 gifts made before the next update up to $5,000!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Student Philanthropy Challenge
Brent A. ‘70 and Julie Anderson are excited to see students giving during this historical day! They will unlock $3,885 towards General Student Scholarships if 75 students make a gift during All In for Wesleyan.
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
Affinity Group Leaderboard
Show the Titan community your passion for affinity groups!
| Rank | Answer | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Council for IWU Women | $32,740.78 |
| 2 | Pride Alumni Community | $14,351.00 |
| 3 | Alumni of Color Collective | $14,095.00 |
| 4 | International Alumni Network | $1,843.50 |
| 5 | Young Alumni Council | $1,516.91 |
Ended
Regional Alumni Chapters
Where are our most enthusiastic alumni? Let's see which Regional Alumni Chapters shine for making the most historical impact this All In for Wesleyan!
| Rank | Answer | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago, IL | $47,614.13 |
| 2 | McLean County, IL | $39,670.00 |
| 3 | California (Southern) | $35,000.00 |
| 4 | Peoria, IL | $14,285.00 |
| 5 | Phoenix, AZ | $10,830.55 |
| 6 | Champaign, IL | $8,850.00 |
| 7 | Dallas, TX | $6,800.00 |
| 8 | California (Northern) | $6,400.00 |
| 9 | St. Louis, MO | $5,810.00 |
| 10 | Washington, DC | $3,073.66 |
| 11 | Denver, CO | $3,050.00 |
| 12 | Springfield, IL | $1,770.00 |
| 13 | Seattle, WA | $1,600.00 |
| 14 | Minneapolis-St.Paul, MN | $750.00 |
| 15 | Atlanta, GA | $380.00 |
Ended
Million Dollar Student Success Challenge
A very generous and loyal alum has pledged another million dollars for the sixth year in a row! They will unlock $1,000,000 after we raise $1,000,000 for all gifts made to IWU funds that serve students' greatest needs. These include:
- Wesleyan Fund
- General Student Scholarship Fund
- McLean County Scholarship Fund
- Parent Fund
- Annual Scholarships
- Giving Circle Scholarships
$1,000,000 / $1,000,000 Raised
Completed
Mary Bennett-Henrichs '89 Leadership Gift Challenge
Mary Bennett-Henrichs ‘89 wants to see fellow Titans step up during All In for Wesleyan! She will unlock $50,000 in support for IWU students after 50 gifts of $1,000 or more are made to any fund.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Class of 2001 Challenge 2
Mandy Watson '01 and Tara Mitchell Gerstner '01 want their classmates getting excited to celebrate their 25th reunion at Homecoming this fall and commemorate this historical milestone with a big impact during All In! They will match dollar-for-dollar up to $12,500 for all gifts made by the class of 2001 to the Wesleyan Fund AND unlock another $10,000 once that goal is reached.
Completed
Social Media Post Challenge
Brian Emm ‘99 wants to see everyone spreading the word about All In for Wesleyan! He will unlock $2,500 in scholarship support once 50 people share IWU social media posts on Instagram and Facebook.
Completed
Campus Update General Student Scholarship Challenge 2
Dr. Ben Killey '99 wants you to follow along on IWU pages on social media today! After each of the five campus updates on Facebook and Instagram stories, he will unlock $1,000 for the General Student Scholarship Fund if there are 50 gifts made before the next update up to $5,000!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Campus Update General Student Scholarship Challenge 4
Dr. Ben Killey '99 wants you to follow along on IWU pages on social media today! After each of the five campus updates on Facebook and Instagram stories, he will unlock $1,000 for the General Student Scholarship Fund if there are 50 gifts made before the next update up to $5,000!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Final Countdown Challenge
Andy Rex ‘77 knows All In is exciting until the very end! He will unlock $5,000 to support student scholarship if we secure 20 gifts after 10:00PM.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Young Alumni Challenge
Dirk Behrends ‘87, IWU Board of Trustees member, wants to see IWU young alumni stepping up today! He will generously match dollar for dollar up to $5,000 for any gift made to the Wesleyan Fund from alumni from 2016-2025.
Completed