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Mario Bennekin Memorial Fund

$57,052
114%
Raised toward our $50,000 Goal
289 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on February 22, at 12:00 AM EST
Project Owners

$40,000 IS NEXT!

September 30, 2020

With the support of 137 donors so far, we have reached our fourth goal level! Thanks to all who have given and helped spread the word. The next goal level is $40,000. 

 

$30,000 GOAL UNLOCKED!

September 29, 2020

Thanks to all of the donors who have supported this project so far. We have reached the $30,000 level. Please help us continue to share this project to work towards our next level of $35,000. 

$25,000 GOAL UNLOCKED!

September 18, 2020

Thanks to all of the donors who have supported this project so far. We have reached the $25,000 level. Please help us continue to share this project to work towards our next level of $30,000. 

$20,000 GOAL UNLOCKED!

September 02, 2020

We have surpassed our initial goal of $20,000. Our next level is $25,000 as we work towards the endowment level for the Mario Bennekin Black History Symposium. 

 

Many thanks to all of our donors and please help us share this project to reach our ultimate goal of $50,000!

Levels
Choose a giving level

$50

The Basics

Supports the basic cost of a student-focused experiential learning event

$100

Around the Metro

Supports the ability to offer multiple events across six Perimeter College campuses

$250

Student Presentations

Covers the cost for students presenting their work at the symposium

$500

Student Awards

Covers the cost of an award for a student presentation

$1,000

Hearing the Message

Covers the honorarium for a featured speaker

$2,000

Shine a Spotlight

Covers the cost of a student theatrical production

$5,000

Expanding our Reach

Covers the cost of obtaining a highly known key-note speaker

$10,000

Celebrating the Legacy

Fund a closing celebration for the symposium that inspires the community