Promotions
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has formed unique partnerships with organizations and companies that are interested in helping us develop tomorrow’s leaders. Please join TMCF in showing our thanks to these dedicated groups!For more information on current promotions or if you would like to have a promotion listed on our website, please contact us at 212-573-8493 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Current Promotions
HBCU Trivia Game
HBCU Calendar
No Texting While Driving Campaign
Past Promotions
Allstate’s ‘Quotes for Education’
The Allstate Insurance Co. sponsored a Quotes for Education program to assist students facing the possibility of having to withdraw from school as a result of limited loan and scholarship resources. Through the program, a $5 donation was made to TMCF for every insurance quote requested. The campaign was part of Beyond February, Allstate’s year-round commitment to the African-American community.
Hennessy 44 Obama Bottle
Moet Hennessy USA produced a Hennessy 44 Limited Edition (180,000) bottle to commemorate the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. A portion of the proceeds from the Hennessy 44 Limited Edition bottle was donated to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to help cultivate a new generation of leaders. The proceeds helped to create two four-year scholarships to public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The scholarships were awarded to exceptional individuals who demonstrated the potential to make great changes in this country.
MillerCoors Text Campaign
MillerCoors, a founding sponsor of TMCF, helped raise awareness and funds for the organization, by holding a promotion featuring Miller Lite. The promotion was held at convenience stores, where customers were able to participate by texting to obtain a code that was redeemable for a special edition T-shirt, touting their support for TMCF. Miller Lite donated $1 to TMCF for each T-shirt requested.
Nordstrom Black History Month CD
A compilation CD, titled: The Royal Blues: Celebrating the Queens of Blues and Jazz, was exclusively sold at the retail giant, Nordstrom, as part of their 2009 Black History Month celebration. Thurgood Marshall College Fund was the beneficiary of the proceeds generated from the national promotion. Vocalists on the CD include Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Sarah Vaughn, Shirley Horn, and Lizz Wright.
The Sprint 4G Competitive Edge Filmmakers Challenge
Sprint, along with contest partners Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Wells Fargo, sponsored the 4G Competitive Edge Filmmakers Challenge, a short film competition that called for college students to create a short film on a smartphone. The challenge featured a supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) tour, where college students had the opportunity to attend a career seminar with industry experts that included celebrity guests. Professionals gave students fresh insight on the different elements necessary for a successful career in film using the latest in technology. Additionally, students had a hands-on experience with the latest Sprint 4G products and attended an exclusive screening of Idris Elba’s new feature film, “Legacy.”
