All In for Wesleyan
Make History
Events
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!
Upcoming Events
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.
Class Years Leaderboard - Donor Count
Let's see which class year can have the greatest participation during this historical All In for Wesleyan!
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!
Athletics Leaderboard - Dollars Raised
Challenge your favorite fans or former teammates to see which program can make the strongest impact by hitting their dollar goals for our Titans today!
Titan Athletics
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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 million 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
Goal
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 Gift
Goal
2
Match
Parents for the Parent Fund Match Challenge
John Copenhaver '63 is a proud parent of Titan alumni and wants to see current and past parents make some history during All In for Wesleyan! He will match dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000 for all gifts made by parents to the Parent Fund. This fund supports current students with financial aid if they experience the loss or permanent disability of a parent while attending IWU.
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.
Starts after Class of 2001 Challenge
Class of 1980 45th Reunion Challenge
Mike Mason ‘80 is honoring his 45th reunion in a big way and wants his fellow Titans to do the same! He will unlock $10,000 to the Wesleyan Fund once $10,000 is raised for all funds from the class of 1980.
$10,000
Goal
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 Gift
Goal
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 Gift
Goal
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 Gift
Goal
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.
2
Match
International Alumni Network Giving Circle Challenge
Dirk Behrends ‘87, IWU Board of Trustees member, and Teddy Petrova ‘10, Past International Alumni Network Chair, will generously match dollar for dollar up to $6,500 for any gift made to the International Alumni Network Giving Circle today.
2
Match
Kappa Kappa Gamma Giving Circle Challenge
Mary Bennett-Henrichs '89 is challenging her Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters to give back today! She will match dollar for dollar up to $2,500 all gifts made to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Giving Circle.
2
Match
Council for IWU Women Match
Generous members of the Council for IWU Women have pledged more than $8,000 to support the council's operations and want to inspire others who believe in the Council to step up and see the dollars matched and funds unlocked as giving milestones are reached throughout the day. These inspiring challenge donors include Marsha Guenzler-Stevens '78, Pam Jacklin '66, Leah Merrifield '78, Jennifer Jones '94, Molly Rollings '99, Michelle Huls Rice '01, Erin Milligan '04, Jessica Lothman '06, and Laura Gerdes Ehrhart '84.
First Challenge: The amazing Marsha Guenzler-Stevens '78 will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 all gifts made to the Council for IWU Women!
Class Years Leaderboard - Dollars Raised
It's time to show your class pride and compete for the top spot!
Giving Circle Leaderboard
Which Giving Circle will get the most love today? Make History and break some records while supporting deserving IWU student scholarships!
Fund Designation
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Affinity Group Leaderboard
Show the Titan community your passion for affinity groups!
Athletics Leaderboard - Donor Goal
Challenge your favorite fans or former teammates to see which program can generate the most interest by hitting their donor count goals for our Titans today!
Fund Designation
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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 $100,000 for all gifts raised for the Wesleyan Fund today.
2
Match
General Student Scholarship Match Challenge
Kimberly Sterling '92 is stepping up to make your gift go further! She will match dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000 for all gifts to the General Student Scholarship Fund.
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.
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
Goal
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 Gift
Goal
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 Gift
Goal
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 Gift
Goal
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 30 students make a gift during All In for Wesleyan.
30 Donor
Goal
2
Match
Monica Taylor Memorial Giving Circle Challenge
Dirk Behrends ’87, IWU Board of Trustees member, will generously match dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 for any gift made to the Monica Taylor Memorial Giving Circle today.
2
Match
Pride Alumni Community Scholarship Giving Circle
Dirk Behrends ‘87, IWU Board of Trustees member, will generously match dollar for dollar up to $5,000 for any gift made to the Pride Alumni Community Scholarship Giving Circle today.
Nursing and Health Sciences Giving Circle Challenge
Bernie Metzger believes in supporting future nurses and those in health sciences and will unlock $5,000 in student scholarships for gifts made to the Nursing and Health Sciences Giving Circle.
$5,000
Goal
Council for IWU Women Challenge
Generous members of the Council for IWU Women have pledged more than $8,000 and want to inspire others to step up. These challenge donors include Marsha Guenzler-Stevens '78, Pam Jacklin '66, Leah Merrifield '78, Jennifer Jones '94, Molly Rollings '99, Michelle Huls Rice '01, Erin Milligan '04, Jessica Lothman '06, and Laura Gerdes Ehrhart '84.
If 25 gifts are given to the Council for IWU Women fund, Molly Rollings will donate $2,500.
If 50 gifts are given to the Council for IWU Women, Pam Jacklin will donate $1,000.
If 60 gifts are given to the Council for IWU Women, Leah Merrifield will donate $1,000.
If 70 gifts are given to the Council for IWU Women, Erin Milligan and Michelle Huls Rice will unlock $720.
If 80 gifts are given to the Council for IWU Women, Jennifer Jones and Laura Gerdes Ehrhart will unlock $550.
In honor of the Council's 20th anniversary, Chair Jessica Lothman invites you to make a final gift of $20. If 90 gifts are given, she will unlock $500!
Starts after Council for IWU Women Match