The Spencer Society

The 2007-2008 Phonathon raised a remarkable $143,000!

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the 2007-2008 Phonathon. We are grateful for your support.

With your commitment, you truly make the difference for Mary Baldwin College, her students, and her future!

The 2008-2009 Phonathon begins in September. This year, our goal is $175,000.

Will you answer the call?

What is the Spencer Society?
The Spencer Society is a select group of talented students who staff our annual Phonathon. Throughout the school year, members of the Spencer Society call thousands of alumnae/i to keep them up to date about the exciting things happening at Mary Baldwin College and to give them the opportunity to show their loyalty to their alma mater by providing financial support to the college.

What is the Spencer Society’s mission?
The Spencer Society’s mission is to call alumnae/i, friends and parents to ask them to participate in the Annual Fund at Mary Baldwin College. Raising money is one purpose of each call, but not the only one. The Spencer Society works hard to build strong, positive relationships with MBC alumnae/i, parents and friends. In this way, callers act as fundraisers and ambassadors to Mary Baldwin’s alumnae/i, parents of current and former students, and friends of the college.

Why does Mary Baldwin ask for support?
Net tuition dollars cover only about half of what it really costs to operate MBC for an entire school year. The Annual Fund helps to cover the remaining costs. Making phone calls offers a personal touch between donors and current students.

What does my gift support?
Annual Fund dollars provide support essential for student aid, academic programs, campus facilities, and faculty retention — to name just a few. This year funds raised will go towards technology upgrades to all academic classrooms, renovation of lounges in Memorial, Hilltop and Tullidge residence halls, planning for renovation of Pearce Science Center and fine arts facilities, the new global honors and scholars program and new books and on-line materials for Grafton Library. Funds will also support the new Spencer Center for Civic and Global Engagement.

Our Goal:
Thank you to all who supported the Annual Fund last year! This year, we must do even better and raise $175,000 for the MBC Annual Fund. If you are on campus and meet members of Spencer Society, thank them for the important work they do for the college and their fellow students, and ask them why they love being a part of the Spencer Society! They are likely to tell you that it’s exciting to talk with alumnae/i and even more satisfying to know their gifts are making a real difference.

What is the Spencer Society motto?
Smile when you dial!

More information?
For more information on the Spencer Society, please contact Molly Sipp, Annual Giving Associate at msipp@mbc.edu or 540-887-7014.