Let’s Rise Together
Your gift to Rise Together helps our students succeed!
The Impact of Annual Giving
Annual giving funds are the foundation on which other philanthropic gifts are built. They serve as a gateway to achieving the level of giving necessary to advance our mission and sustain our university for generations to come. Annual giving provides critical resources to bridge the gap between tuition and funding revenue and the full cost of delivering on any university’s mission.
The annual appeal for Cumberland University supports every student, faculty member and program on campus. Your support through Rise Together allows us to keep our promise to our students and ensures the continued excellence and affordability of a Cumberland education.
A Letter from the President
President Paul C. Stumb, Ph.D.
At Cumberland University, we promise to provide a quality, affordable education to students from all backgrounds, including those who cannot afford the cost of a college degree. We strive to eliminate the many barriers associated with a college education by offering tuition assistance.
A Word from Trustee Jessica Fain
Annual Giving Chair
If you saw my note in the most recent Phoenix Rising magazine, you already know the big news. We’re launching our first-ever Rise Together Annual Giving Campaign, and I’m excited to share with you why I think this effort is so critical to fostering a culture of giving and growth for our beloved Cumberland University.
Will You Join Us?
Generosity Impacting Generations
“Because of the generosity of others, I am better prepared for my future and have learned the importance of paying it forward. Your giving is not only impactful and motivating, but it provides a road map to success that changes the lives of students now and for generations to come.”
Shonda Lynn Frizzle, Class of 2026
Pay It Forward
“I am a regular contributor to Cumberland University so other students will be supported financially as I was during my time at CU. I believe in supporting the institutions that make our communities better. My life has truly been enriched by my Cumberland experience and I will continue to make an annual contribution for the benefit of future students. When we receive abundantly, we should give back.”
June Batsel, Class of 1976 & 1990
CU Changed My Life
“I give back to Cumberland because when I was a first-generation college student, this university changed my life. It showed me who I could be and opened doors for me to become that person.”
Dr. Mark Cheathem, Professor of History and Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers at Cumberland
Levels of Giving
President's Club $10,000-$24,000
President's Club $10,000-$24,000
Supports student scholarships, tuition waivers, and summer professorships
President's Club Gold $5,000 – $9,999
President's Club Gold $5,000 – $9,999
Provides opportunities to improve and expand The Vise Library
President's Club Silver $2,500 – $4,999
President's Club Silver $2,500 – $4,999
Support a student living in on campus for a semester
President's Club Bronze $1,000 – $2,499
President's Club Bronze $1,000 – $2,499
Support a student eating on campus for a semester
Associates $500 – $999
Associates $500 – $999
A student can have access to tutoring services for a semester
Friends - Gifts Under $500
Friends - Gifts Under $500
A student can have some of their campus fees covered
1842 Society $18.42
1842 Society $18.42
A student receives promotional t-shirts and graduation cords
More Impact
There are additional opportunities to support Cumberland University at $10,000 and above. Please call The Office of Advancement at (615) 547-1269 or email advancement@cumberland.edu to learn more.
Rise Together FAQs
Learn more about how your gift to Rise Together can impact the student experience at Cumberland University.
Contact The Office of Advancement
For more information about the Rise Together Annual Giving Appeal and other ways you can impact Cumberland University please call (615) 547-1269 or email advancement@cumberland.edu.
We invite you to join us as we cherish and preserve our history, advance in our mission, and enhance our campus for our students and community. We all share this university and its future. Let’s Rise Together and make a difference today.