Guilfordians, you did it again — and this time, you blew it out of the water. Guilford Madness 2025 was our most successful spring giving campaign ever, and it’s all thanks to the overwhelming generosity and spirit of our community.
Together, 973 donors raised an astonishing $585,062 — an 81% increase over last year’s total of $322,000. In just 48 hours, gifts poured in from all 50 U.S. states and from around the globe, including Australia, Spain, Switzerland, and Taiwan.
We’re thrilled to report:
- 169% increase in alumni giving
- 16% increase in parent and friend giving
- 89% increase in faculty and staff giving
- 148 first-time donors, including 57 alumni and 48 parents
Every single challenge grant was met — unlocking $115,000 in additional funding — and every single donor played a vital role in this year’s success.
“This outpouring of support for Guilford Madness is more than just a number,” said Interim President Jean Bordewich. “It’s a powerful statement of belief in Guilford College — in our values, our students, and our future. Thank you for standing with us.”
All gifts to the Loyalty Fund during Guilford Madness count towards the “For the Good of Guilford” campaign, which is working to raise $5 million in cash by June 30 to support scholarships, academics, faculty excellence, and critical campus priorities.
From all of us at Guilford: thank you for making this Madness one for the record books. Your gifts fuel our mission and remind us what’s possible when the Guilford community comes together.