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We are Made True.

We are grateful for the generous support. The attainment of our first goal of $100 Million came in less than a year. Our vision to restore our culture to a world made true in the light of God’s providence resonated with so many — thousands showed us their belief in our mission.

The next part of our journey is clear.

$150 Million for our 150th Anniversary.

BAC Made True 150

We are Made True.

We are grateful for the generous support. The attainment of our first goal of $100 Million came in less than a year. Our vision to restore our culture to a world made true in the light of God’s providence resonated with so many — thousands showed us their belief in our mission.

The next part of our journey is clear.

$150 Million for our 150th Anniversary.

BAC Made True 150

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Reclaim our culture, so that it fosters what is true and good for human beings.

As faithful Christians, it is our moral imperative to help remake a world alive to human flourishing and aligned – made true – with God’s providence. Our world will benefit as Belmont Abbey equips a growing number of well-formed graduates to be the next generation’s business, government, and church leaders, community members, parents, and conscientious citizens.

Building a Better Culture. Now.

Is about Belmont Abbey College embracing the call and the responsibility to transform American culture, growing as a welcoming liberal arts stronghold, and restoring our culture, that humankind may thrive and rejoice in our world made true in the light of God’s providence.

With your help, this is possible. 

In the midst of social upheaval, radical culture wars, and challenges to free speech, we invite you to join us on our journey.

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2019
February 6
Made Secure: $329,643 Donation

The Estate of Thomas J. Ashcraft donated $329,642.19 to the Greatest Need Fund.

March 29
Made Strong: $415,663 Donation

Dr. George F. Horner, III contributed $415,662.90 to new science labs in the William Gaston Science Building.

May 16
Made Strong: $324,337 Donation
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Dr. George F. Horner, III contributed $324,337.10 to new science labs in the William Gaston Science Building.

May 29
Made Secure: $1,500,000 Donation

Father Agostino Fernandez, O.S.B. contributed $1,500,000 to the Greatest Needs fund.

2020
February 7
Made Strong: $750,000 Donation

Dr. George F. Horner, III contributed $750,000 to new science labs in the William Gaston Science Building.

May 27
Made Secure: $1,500,000 Donation to the Greatest Needs

Father Agostino Fernandez, O.S.B. donated $1,500,000 to the Greatest Needs fund.

June 22
Made Strong: $457,000 Donation

Fidelity Charitable contributed $457,000 to the Julienne Michel Shakespeare Fund.

2021
November 16
Made Secure: $1,750,000 Donation

Father Agostino Fernandez, O.S.B. donated $1,750,000 to the Greatest Needs fund.

November 22
Made Strong: $654,785 Donation
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Dr. and Mrs. Peter H. Wittenberg contributed $654,784.80 to the Wittenberg Microbiology Lab.

December 29
Made Secure: $665,813 Donation

Mr. John S. Bettencourt contributed $665,813.22 to the Greatest Need Fund.

2022
January 26
Made Free: $159,321 Donation
New Hospital On Abbey Land

CaroMont Health GMH Foundation contributed $159,321 to the Belmont Abbey College Nursing Programs.

March 4
Made Strong: $520,403 Donation
ScienceLab

Dr. and Mrs. Peter H. Wittenberg contributed $520,403.42 to the Wittenberg Microbiology Lab.

August 30
Made Strong: $110,000 Donation
Lettie Pate

Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation contributed $110,000 to the Whitehead Funded Scholarship.

December 28
Made Secure: $195,285 Donation

Charles L. Grace donated $195,284.49 to the Greatest Need Fund.

2023
February 18
Public Campaign Launch
Made True Launch

Started public Campaign with $65,479,480.92.

February 23
Made Secure: $250,000 Donation
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Ernest Dwight donated $250,000 as an unrestricted gift toward the initiatives of the Made True campaign.

March 24
Made Secure: $500,000 Donation

Southern Benedictine Society donated $500,000 to the Greatest Need Fund.

April 20
Made Secure: $3,000,000 Donation

Southern Benedictine Society donated $3,000,000 to the Greatest Need Fund.

May 4
Made Secure: $7,000,000 Donation

Southern Benedictine Society donated $7,000,000 to the Greatest Need Fund.

September 22
Made Secure: $300,000 Donation

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Cornelio contributed $300,000 to the Greatest Need Fund.

September 26
Made Secure: $3,750,000 Donation
Compass Group

Compass Group contributed $3,750,000 to the Greatest Need Fund.

October 9
Made Free: $9,000,000 Donation
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Belmont Abbey College received an endowment of $9,000,000 from the state of North Carolina for the Performing Arts Center.

October 17
Made Strong: $1,700,000 Donation
Capitol Belmont House

Maximo Alvarez donated $1,700,000 for the Belmont House in Washington DC.

December 5
Made Strong: $1,000,000 Donation

A gift of $1,000,000 was made in memory of Vilma György by her loving family for an endowed chair.

2024
February 13
150 for 150 Announcement
BAC Made True 150

The Abbey extends its goal to $150 Million by our 150th anniversary in 2026.

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Spectrum News: The Made True Campaign and Building A New Monastery

June 4, 2024

Spectrum News reporter, Jennifer Roberts, was able to talk with Brother Leo about the impact of the monks on the college, as well as the need for a new monastery for the monastic community. See the excerpt below or click here to watch the entire video. ‘We’re here to stay’: N.C. college raising funds to build new monastery CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina college has been raising funds to enrich the campuses higher education experience. A new campaign goal will help leaders eventually build a new monastery to further support its Benedictine monks community. In February, Belmont Abbey College announced it reached the $100 million Made True capital campaign goal, two years ahead of the college’s original timeline. According to a press release, the campaign focuses on strengthening the college’s offerings, which includes academic enhancements, growth of the college’s endowment to reduce student’s reliance on federal aid and programs geared to help students graduate debt-free. Belmont Abbey says the success of the capital campaign resulted in the college increasing its goal to $150 million. The additional $50 million raised will establish endowed chairs, scholarships for the Honors College and a build a new home for the monastic community. The current monastery is on campus. It’s home to the monks, men with educational backgrounds that are embracing the Benedictine vows of stability and fidelity to the monastic way of life and obedience. The monks, often seen on campus, are helping to enrich the student experience, supporting them throughout their educational and spiritual journey. Brother Leo is one monk at Belmont Abbey College, and he said he knows from experience how important the monastery is for students during their higher education years. As a student, Brother Leo connected with Abbot Placid Solari, a Benedictine monk and chancellor of Belmont Abbey. “I met him when I…

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Spectrum News: The Made True Campaign and Building A New Monastery

June 4, 2024
Spectrum News reporter, Jennifer Roberts, was able to talk with Brother Leo about the impact of the monks on the college, as well as the need for a new monastery for the monastic community. See the excerpt below or click here to watch the entire video. ‘We’re here to stay’: N.C. college raising funds to build new monastery CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina college has been raising funds to enrich the campuses higher education experience. A new campaign goal will help leaders eventually build a new monastery to further support its Benedictine monks community. In February, Belmont Abbey College announced it reached the $100 million Made True capital campaign goal, two years ahead of the college’s original timeline. According to a press release, the campaign focuses on strengthening the college’s offerings, which includes academic enhancements, growth of the college’s endowment to reduce student’s reliance on federal aid and programs geared to help students graduate debt-free. Belmont Abbey says the success of the capital campaign resulted in the college increasing its goal to $150 million. The additional $50 million raised will establish endowed chairs, scholarships for the Honors College and a build a new home for the monastic community. The current monastery is on campus. It’s home to the monks, men with educational backgrounds that are embracing the Benedictine vows of stability and fidelity to the monastic way of life and obedience. The monks, often seen on campus, are helping to enrich the student experience, supporting them throughout their educational and spiritual journey. Brother Leo is one monk at Belmont Abbey College, and he said he knows from experience how important the monastery is for students during their higher education years. As a student, Brother Leo connected with Abbot Placid Solari, a Benedictine monk and chancellor of Belmont Abbey. “I met him when I...
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Belmont Abbey College Announces New Endowed Chair for Classical Education
May 7, 2024
Media Coverage Made True Extension
February 22, 2024
Belmont Abbey College and National Catholic Prayer Breakfast Host Series of Lectures on the Work of Michael Novak
February 19, 2024
Belmont Abbey College Announces Capital Campaign Success and New Goal of $150 Million
February 13, 2024
Alumni Committee Establishes Legacy Scholarship
November 10, 2023
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CAMPAIGN UPDATES

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$150,000,000

CAMPAIGN GOAL

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$129,248,287

RAISED TO DATE

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$20,751,713

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CAMPAIGN GOAL

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$110,330,230

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$39,669,770

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Philip Brach, VP of College Relations

Philip Brach

Position: Vice President of College Relations
Contact: PhilipBrach@bac.edu | 704-461-5073

Philip Brach

Philip Brach oversees the College Relations office. This includes the strategic and operational direction of philanthropic programs from individual giving to major gifts. Additionally, the office coordinates all external relationships for the college, including alumni, parents, friends, business, and community leaders.

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Andrew Browne, Associate VP of Development

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Position: Associate Vice President of Development
Contact: andrewbrowne@bac.edu | 704-461-6731

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To mark the Belmont Abbey College’s 150 year anniversary, Andrew oversees the capital campaign strategy. In working with departments across campus, Andrew identifies the needs of the college and works with outside partners to craft communications of these needs to the broader community.

Andrew also oversees prospect research, the strategy for parent relations, and numerous volunteer boards that are created for specific departments.

Samantha Donohue, Associate VP of Administration

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Position: Associate Vice President of Administration
Contact: samanthadonohue@bac.edu | 704-461-6853

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Samantha leads the operations team in the College Relations Office by overseeing communications, events, database management, gift acceptance, stewardship, alumni relations, individual giving, and donor acquisition.

Chris Egan, Exec. Dir. of Major Gifts

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Position: Executive Director of Major Gifts
Contact: chrisegan@bac.edu | 704-461-6571

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Chris Egan is responsible for keeping alumni and benefactors engaged with the College, and securing financial resources to further the mission of the College. Chris travels extensively to meet with alumni across the country.

Augusta Gladd '91, Senior Associate VP for Strategic Initiatives

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Position: Senior Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
Contact: AugustaGladd@bac.edu | 704-860-6739

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Augusta L. Gladd ’91 has returned to the Abbey leading the major gifts program and developing strategic philanthropic opportunities for advancing the College’s mission with alumni, parents, friends, and other community leaders.

Jenny Ryan '06, Exec. Asst. to the VP of College Relations

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Position: Executive Assistant to the Vice President of College Relations
Contact: jennyryan@bac.edu | 704-709-1097

Abbey Team Member

Jenny provides organizational and clerical support for the Vice President of College Relations. This includes organizing information, data entry, scheduling appointments, proofreading, receiving guests and more.

Angela Saunders, Parent and Reunion Giving Mgr

Angela Saunders

Position: Parent and Reunion Giving Manager
Contact: angelasaunders@bac.edu | 704-461-7654

Angela Saunders

Angela is responsible for building relationships with parents and the management of the Parent Council, a group of committed parents who financially support the school with a gift of $5,000 annually. Angela also manages reunion year giving initiatives.

Debra Windley, Corporations and Foundations Relations Dir.

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Position: Corporations and Foundations Relations Director
Contact: debrawindley@bac.edu | 980-329-1310

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In this role, Debbie is responsible for creating new levels of philanthropic support from corporations, area companies and foundations as well as deepening the engagement with our existing corporate and foundation partners to advance key areas of growth for the college.

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We are committed to giving our alumni all the support and resources they need. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about College Relations at Belmont Abbey College.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road
Belmont, NC 28012

MAIN NUMBER: 1-704-461-6815

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We are committed to giving our alumni all the support and resources they need. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about College Relations at Belmont Abbey College.

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Belmont, NC 28012

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