The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga raised $1,811,975 from 2,616 donors during its sixth annual Mocs Give Day on Oct. 7. The day’s original goal of reaching 2,100 donors was exceeded by nearly 25%.
“Over 70% of all gifts on Mocs Give Day were $100 or less,” said Andrew Sheehy, interim vice chancellor for UTC Advancement. “This support adds up to a big impact for students and our campus community. Not only do our colleges and athletics programs see real support on this day, but also a variety of scholarships, club sports, Scrappy’s Cupboard, departments, the band and more receive funds to serve students.”
With 710 first-time donors to UTC giving on Mocs Give Day, over 320 faculty and staff members, 940 alumni and 1,100 friends of the university gave to UTC’s annual day of giving.
UTC Athletics had a strong Mocs Give Day, raising over $989,000 from 989 donors. Each of the five UTC Colleges had impressive fundraising totals, with the College of Arts & Sciences and the Gary W. Rollins College of Business coming in the top two spots—raising $271,566 and $136,604, respectively.
“With over 2,600 donors, Mocs Give Day showed the power of our community supporting UTC,” said Dr. Lori Bruce, chancellor of UTC. “Alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends united to support UTC, fueling scholarships, programs and opportunities that make a difference for our students. The generosity of our donors has a profound impact on our campus.”
Contributions on Mocs Give Day had an impact across campus, as 263 initiatives were supported. The Honors College raised over $25,000, and the Veterans Entrepreneurship Program housed in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business raised over $105,000. This program helps veterans launch or grow their own businesses.
Mocs Give Day is UTC’s annual giving day on the first Tuesday in October each year. In 2024, Mocs Give Day raised over $2.8 million from 2,201 donors.
About Division of Advancement: The mission of the Division of Advancement at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is to build meaningful connections for all Mocs and inspire generosity for Chattanooga’s university. By fostering relationships and investment, UTC Advancement strategically brings together alumni, donors and friends of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for the collective betterment of our campus and city.
