Cleveland Rivals Unite

An Alumnae Giving Challenge

For the first time in Cleveland history, three rival schools are banding together in support of all girls' Catholic education. Magnificat, Beaumont School, and Saint Joseph Academy are challenging each other to three Days of Giving on April 30 - May 2, 2024. The school with the largest percentage of alumnae who make a gift during the challenge will “win”—claiming bragging rights until next year.

The campaign is called “Cleveland Rivals Unite,” inspired by similar initiatives in the Cincinnati area and Louisville that have succeeded in raising support and awareness of the importance of Catholic girls' schools in communities. Girls' schools garner fewer fundraising dollars than all boys schools, underscoring the need for greater investment in young women.

“This campaign is all about women supporting women,” President Moira Clark ’77 said. “Our hope is that in drawing attention to the collective impact of all girls' Catholic education, we can make this collaboration a spirited, annual event that strengthens our budgets while advancing our missions.”

The dollars raised will go to each school’s annual fund, which provides critical, unrestricted funds. Schools will report updates on their alumnae’s progress through social media and email, and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 8.

Stay tuned for details, and get ready to show your Magnificat spirit as Cleveland Rivals Unite this spring! Visit www.magnificaths.org/rivals for details.