Giving
Our most ambitious fundraising endeavor secures a legacy for generations to come.
The acquisition of the nearly 500-acre Grandfather Home property—now known as South Campus at Grandfather Home—allows the college to broaden our educational reach, revolutionize our dynamic learning environment, and protect our natural resources.
Learn more about The Legacy Campaign
MAKE A GIFT
LEAVE A LEGACY
Help broaden our educational reach, revolutionize our dynamic learning environment, and protect our natural resources with a gift to The Legacy Campaign. Our most ambitious fundraising endeavor secures a legacy for generations to come.
When you give to Lees-McRae, you give opportunity. You give education. You give experience. You give a future.
Academics
From individual programs to the distinct schools themselves—our students collaborate across disciplines and experience learning outside the classroom. Support the next generation of learners.
Bobcat Club
Assist our student-athletes and contribute to their development on and off the field. Donations to the Bobcat Club fund academic and athletic enhancements, as well as facility improvements.
Friends of Wildlife
Help the students, faculty, and staff of the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Lees-McRae College—stewards of our natural environment—as they care for injured animals.
Montibus Scholarship Trust
Gifts to the Montibus Scholarship Trust help students pursue their passions. As a school of opportunity, we want every student to reach their greatest potential, and scholarships can help get them there.
New Opportunity School for Women
Promote the center’s mission to improve the educational, financial, and personal circumstances of low-income women from the Southern Appalachian region.
Summer Theatre
Keep high quality, professional theatre alive and well in the High Country. Assistance enables the annual production of three full musicals and a Theatre for Young Audience program.
We're here to help!
There are many ways to support the Lees-McRae community! Every gift counts and helps us provide more opportunities to students, faculty and the greater Banner Elk Community. We invite you to explore your giving options here or contact us at 828.898.8763 or advancement@lmc.edu.
Since its inception, Lees-McRae College has been a place of growth and opportunity. As a member of the President’s Circle, you help us fulfill our mission to serve students and stay true to our motto - In the mountains, Of the mountains, for the mountains. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to Lees-McRae.