Fundraising Events

Ketteman Student Scholarship Drive (KSSD)

This event occurs the last Sunday in February. Churches and individuals are encouraged to give a special offering to the college for institutional scholarships. The KSSD is an opportunity to invest in the lives of future leaders.

Annual Call-a-Thon

The annual Call-a-Thon is held in February. Welch College students call friends of the college to solicit a one-time, special offering.

Annual Bowl 500

The original Bowl 500 participants were Welch College students, faculty, staff, and Nashville area alumni. This event raises funds for institutional scholarships. Participants secure sponsors to raise funds. This event brings the college family together for fellowship, food, fun, fundraising, and friendly competition. The college hopes to duplicate this event across the denomination with alumni and local church members. Contact the Advancement Office to host an event in your area: or 615-844-5245.

North Carolina Fundraising Dinners

North Carolina alumni and friends of the college meet for dinner at one of three regional locations (Morehead City, Greenville, and Garner) the week after Labor Day. The typical dinner event includes a meal, fellowship, and a report from college representatives. Churches and individuals are challenged to bring an offering for the college to the dinner. Contact the Advancement Office to host an event in your area: or 615-844-5245.

Fundraising Dinners

These regional dinners are held across the denomination to inform supporters of what is happening at Welch College and raise support for the annual fund and institutional scholarships. Contact the Advancement Office to host an event in your area: or 615-844-5245.

Golf Tournaments

Regional golf tournaments are organized across the denomination to generate support for the annual fund and institutional scholarships. Contact the Advancement Office to host an event in your area: or 615-844-5245.

Northern Quarterly Rally

This fundraising event is unique to the Northern Quarterly of Tennessee’s Cumberland Association. Every February, the Northern Quarterly churches and the college family come together for a special worship service at Pleasant View Christian School. The service usually features a college ministry team. The churches bring special offerings and celebrate the grand total announced at the event. The College Choir, faculty, and staff are usually featured in morning services at Northern Quarterly churches. Contact the Advancement Office to host an event in your area: or 615-844-5245.