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Give Big to the Pig: The Fresh Face of Philanthropy

Published: April 13, 2021

Give Big to the Pig: The Fresh Face of PhilanthropyWe arent looking for a few students to donate a lot; were looking for a lot of students to donate a little.

Setting their sights on this goal, six seniors (a.k.a. almost alumni) personally distributed 500 piggy banks last semester to fellow students as part of a senior capstone project to educate their peers about personal stewardship.

The students initiated conversations, hoping to cultivate habits of generosity beginning with mere pocket change.

These students did a great job of teaching the concept of stewardship within the context of breadth, not depth, observed Norm Hall, senior advisor to the president for alumni relations.

Associate Professor of Teacher Education Kathy Taylor served as faculty sponsor for the group.

The Pig Gig

The young philanthropistsWhitney Vitt, Abigail Taylor, Jacob Tibbetts, Tiffany Neff, Nicholas Denham and Roman Butlercapped off the educational portion of their project with collection of the fatted pigs at a pig roast, complete with games, music and a bonfire. Proceeds went toward GCs Fund for Educational Excellence, a vital source for scholarship funding.

The Greenville College Alumni Association Board assisted in funding the pig roast and several additional events this spring, all designed to draw attention to stewardship:

  • March Madness Barbecue March 23
  • St. Louis Cardinals game April 25
  • Street Party, Tacos - May 3
Following the Leader, H. J. LongGive Big to the Pig: The Fresh Face of Philanthropy

The students conversational approach to stewardship education echoed the face-to-face invitation GCs fifth president H.J. Long extended to graduating seniors in 1941. Long proposed that theythe newest members of the nations workforceinvest a principal sum of money and contribute the interest it earned to the College.

From 1941 to 1946, graduates contributed over $150,000 to GCs operating budget. Adjusted for inflation, thats $2.4 million today. Alumni who recall Longs proposition are still among GCs most loyal donors.

A Culture of Generosity

The story of ongoing generosity inspires Roman Butler 17 (pictured above with co-organizer Whitney Vitt 17). We had a passion to do something that would last, he reflects. Sowing the seeds for a culture of generosity certainly qualifies.

For more information about upcoming events, email Whitney Vitt 17 at 201306064@panthers.greenville.edu or call Cyndi Oglesby, coordinator for alumni, development and international affairs: 618-664-7119.

Learn more about senior capstone projects at GC

Students Exceed Expectations Putting Experience First

Senior Project Gains Attention From International Humanitarian Organizations

Greenville Chamber of Commerce & Greenville College Unveil New Internship Program

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