Missed Fresno State Day of Giving? You can still be a champion of student success!

Make a Day of Giving donation and name a Fresno State squirrel!


When you donate $10 or more to the Good Samaritan Fund on Day of Giving, you can name an official Fresno State campus squirrel. You’ll even receive a downloadable certificate customized with your squirrel’s name!



The Good Samaritan Fund supports students' emergency needs, including but not limited to: student wellbeing initiatives like Food Insecurity, emergency housing, student retention and unplanned crisis.


Contest Rules

Our beloved Fresno State squirrels are known for establishing their authority throughout campus. For that reason, we ask that you choose a name that is reflective of the respect and dignity demanded by our furry friends. We reserve the right to reject any name that is deemed too inappropriate. Keep in mind that rejected names will not result in a refunded donation, so please choose wisely!


While the impact of your Day of Giving gift is real, your squirrel name is purely symbolic. Through the power of your generous donation, we grant you the authority to identify any campus squirrel as yours and call it by its official name. Just remember to express your reverence at a distance - these campus critters are still wild!


Success!
First Gift!
Congratulations to the Jan and Bud Richter Center for receiving the first gift!
Completed
Success!
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Alumni Participation Challenge
Congratulations to the Fresno State Alumni Association in receiving the most alumni donors!
Completed
Success!
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Faculty/Staff Participation Challenge
Congratulations to the College of Arts and Humanities for receiving the most faculty and staff donors!
Completed
$500
The Radin Foundation - Good Samaritan Fund Challenge
Every 20 gifts to the Good Samaritan Fund will unlock $500 dollars, up to $5,000, thanks to the Radin Foundation.
Completed
Success!
5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Early Bird Challenge
Congratulations to the Lyles College of Engineering, Craig School of Business, Victor E. Bulldog and Athletics!
Completed
Success!
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Donor Participation Challenge
Congratulations to the College of Arts and Humanities for receiving the most donors during this challenge power hour!
Completed
Success!
Last Gift!
Congratulations to Student Affairs - Student Success Fund for receiving the last gift!
Completed
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