Events

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Past Events


$1,000
Almost to Victor E.! Challenge generously supported by Jon and Mandy Kotman with Kotman Technology
7-8pm - If Victor E. Bulldog can get 15 more gifts this hour, $1,000 will be donated to Fresno State's live mascot!
1 / 1 Gifts
Completed
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Daily Donor Participation Challenge
$50,000 of bonus money will be distributed based on the percentage of unique donors each participating school, college or program receives throughout the entire Day of Giving. This challenge is generously sponsored by the office of President Joseph I. Castro.
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Beat Our Best
The top three areas who have the largest increase of unique donors from last year will receive bonus money. The school, college or program with the largest improvement will receive $3,000. The area with the second largest improvement will receive $2,000 and the third largest improvement will receive $1,000. This challenge is generously sponsored by the office of President Joseph I. Castro.
Ended
Success!
Gift from the Furthest Distance Away
Congratulations to the Smittcamp Family Honors College! They received the furthest gift - all the way from Tanzania! Thank you Brandon Sepulveda for your participation from across the globe.
Completed
Success!
Last Gift!
After reviewing the final transaction report, congratulations to Athletics and Eddie Hughes for receiving the actual final gift through the site!
Completed
$3,000
Ron Heskett and Borga Steele - Lyles College of Engineering Challenge
Challenge others to support the Lyles College of Engineering. For every 30 donations, of any amount, Borga Steel will contribute $3,000 toward the Lyles College of Engineering program up to a total of $12,000.
120 / 120 Gifts
Completed
Success!
Castro Accountancy Corp. - Alumni Challenge for Dean's Council, College of Arts and Humanities
Castro Accountancy Corp. has generously donated $2,500 to support the Dean's Council Annual Fund and challenges all college alumni to donate between 10 - 11 a.m.
Completed
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Match
The Michael Muhareb Family - International Student Services and Programs Challenge
The Muhareb Family will match every gift, up to $2,500, to the Division of Continuing and Global Education - International Student Services and Programs.
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
$100
Challenge from Dean Scott Moore for the Veterans Education Program
Dean Scott Moore, Division of Continuing and Global Education, will make a challenge gift of $100 for each of the first five gifts to the Veterans Education Program.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Phil and Deb Neufeld - Kremen School of Education and Human Development Challenge
These generous donors challenge others to support the Huggins Center STEAM Innovation Classroom in the Kremen School of Education and Human Development. 50 donors will unlock $5,000.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$250
Bill and Linda Smittcamp - Smittcamp Family Honors College (SFHC) Challenge
Bill and Linda Smittcamp have generously donated $1000 to support the President's Honors Scholarship Fund and challenges all supporters of SFHC to donate, for every $250 donated by you, a matching $250 will be added, effectively doubling your donation to SFHC!
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
Completed
$250
Ian Wieland - Smittcamp Family Honors College (SFHC) Challenge
Ian Wieland has generously donated $500 to support the President's Honors Scholarship Fund and challenges all supporters of SFHC to donate. For every $250 donated by you, a matching $250 will be added, effectively doubling your donation to SFHC!
$2,500 / $2,500 Raised
Completed
$250
Stephen and Risa Rodemeyer - Smittcamp Family Honors College Challenge
Stephen and Risa Rodemeyer have generously donated $1,000 to support the President's Honors Scholarship Fund and challenge all supporters to SFHC to donate. For every $250 donated by you, a matching $250 will be added, effectively doubling your donation to SFHC!
$4,500 / $4,500 Raised
Completed
$500
FSAA Board President's Alumni Donation Hour Challenge from Kurt and Katy Madden
Current Fresno State Alumni Association Board President, Kurt Madden, and past Board President, Brian Domingos want Fresno State Alumni to participate in Day of Giving! If 15 Alumni support the Fresno State Alumni Association between 10-11am, they will donate an additional $1,500.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$500
Alumni Supporting Alumni Hour Challenge from Ian and Allie Wieland, with Sagaser, Watkins & Wieland
4-5pm - If 10 Bulldog Alumni give to the Fresno State Alumni Association this hour, they will donate $500 to the Fresno State Alumni Association.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
Success!
Donor Participation Power Hour (7-8pm)
This challenge was close...! Congratulations to the College of Arts and Humanities! They received the most unique donors from 7-8pm.
Completed
Success!
Donor Participation Power Hour (2-3pm)
Congratulations to the College of Arts and Humanities! They received the most unique donors during 2-3pm.
Completed
Success!
Social Media Challenge (9-10am): Why is it important to "Feed the Dog"?
Congratulations to the Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement for winning the 9am social media challenge!
Completed
Success!
Social Media Challenge (1-2pm): What year did you graduate?
Congratulations to the Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement for winning the 1-2pm social media challenge!
Completed
Success!
Social Media Challenge (6-7pm): Fleming's Fresno State Pride Selfie Challenge!
Congratulations to the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management on winning the 6-7pm selfie challenge!
Completed
$500
RCO Ag Credit - Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology First Gift Challenge
The first gift of the day will unlock $500 to the fund where the first gift is given.
1 / 1 Gifts
Completed
$200
Dermatruth - Dean's Circle Challenge for the College of Social Sciences
From 2-3 pm, every gift to the Dean's Circle will unlock $200 each from Dermatruth, up to a total of $1,000 for the hour.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$100
Ellen Gorelick - Henry Madden Library Challenge
$100 will be unlocked, up to $1,000, for every donor who supports the Henry Madden Library.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Almost to Victor E.! Challenge generously supported by Terance Frazier, with TFS Investments
7-8pm - If Victor E. Bulldog can get 15 more gifts this hour, $1,000 will be donated to Fresno State's live mascot!
1 / 1 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Dr. Christopher Bencomo - Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Challenge
Dr. Bencomo, an alumnus of Fresno State's HCOP Program will donate $1,000 when we receive 40 donors to the College of Science and Mathematics HCOP Program.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
RCO Ag Credit - Farm Fund Challenge
The first 10 gifts will unlock $1,000 to benefit the Farm Fund in the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$500
RCO Ag Credit - Morning Challenge for the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology
The first gift between 8-9am will unlock $500 to benefit the fund it's given to.
1 / 1 Gifts
Completed
Success!
Alumni Selfie Challenge from Scott Miller and Natalie Clark, with Gazebo Gardens
Congratulations to the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management for winning the 6-7pm social media challenge!
Completed
Leaderboard
Day of Giving Leaderboard
Here is the real-time status of each area's efforts! Keep checking in throughout the day to see which areas are competing for the top!
Rank School, College or Area Gifts
1 College of Arts and Humanities 511
2 Fresno State Central Funds 461
3 Athletics 251
4 Kremen School of Education and Human Development 202
5 Alumni Association 168
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Success!
First Gift!
Congratulations to the Smittcamp Family Honors College for receiving the first gift on Day of Giving! Thank you Adam Miller!
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Most Unique Donors Outside of California
The area that receives the most unique donors outside of California will receive $2,500 bonus money. *A donor making multiple gifts to the same school/college/program will be counted as one donor.
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Success!
Ambassador Challenge
Congratulations to Athletics and Eric Loveland for recruiting the most donors for the day!!
Completed
Success!
Donor Participation Power Hour (8-9am)
Congratulations to Athletics for receiving the most unique donors from 8-9am. Go 'Dogs!
Completed
$5,000
The Radin Foundation Challenge for the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
The Radin Foundation challenge others to support the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. When the Division reaches 75 gifts, the Radin Foundation will contribute $5,000 to the Student Cupboard.
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Challenge from Dr. Ram Nunna, Dean of Lyles College of Engineering
Dr. Ram Nunna will personally donate $1,000 for every 25 unique donations, up to a total of $3,000. He encourages faculty, staff and alumni to support student success.
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
$500
The Anne du Pontavice Trust - morning Jewish Studies Challenge
From 10-11 am, every gift will unlock $500 from The Anne du Pontavice Trust for the College of Social Sciences, Jewish Studies Program, up to a total of $2,500 for the hour.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Robert Aguilar - Kremen School of Education and Human Development Challenge
This generous donor challenges others to support Kremen School of Education and Human Development's South Valley Education Initiative . 50 gifts will unlock $5,000.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Anonymous Donor - Kremen School of Education and Human Development Challenge
An anonymous donor challenges others to support the Fresno Family Counseling Center in the Kremen School of Education and Human Development. 50 gifts will unlock $5,000.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$250
Garrett Jones - Smittcamp Family Honors College (SFHC) Challenge
Garrett Jones has generously donated $1,000 to support the President's Honors Scholarship Fund and challenge all supporters of SFHC to donate. For every $250 donated by you, a matching $250 will be added, effectively doubling your donation to SFHC!
$2,000 / $2,000 Raised
Completed
$250
Joan Eaton and Paul Gibson - Smittcamp Family Honors College Challenge
Joan Eaton and Paul Gibson have generously donated $1,000 to support the President's Honor Scholarship Fund and challenge all supporters of SFHC to donate. For every $250 donated by you, a matching $250 will be added, effectively doubling your donation to SFHC!
$3,500 / $3,500 Raised
Completed
$1,000
FSAA Board President's Alumni Donation Hour Challenge from the Domingos, with Premier Valley Realty
Current Fresno State Alumni Association Board President, Kurt Madden, and past Board President, Brian Domingos want Fresno State Alumni to participate in Day of Giving! If 15 Alumni support the Fresno State Alumni Association between 10-11am, they will donate an additional $1,500.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$500
Alumni Supporting Alumni Hour Challenge from Justin and Corinne Holland
4-5pm - If 10 Bulldog Alumni give to the Fresno State Alumni Association this hour, they will donate $500 to the Fresno State Alumni Association.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
Success!
Alumni Participation Power Hour (10-11am)
Congratulations to the College of Arts and Humanities for receiving the most alumni donors between 10-11am!
Completed
Success!
Alumni Participation Power Hour (4-5pm)
The Smittcamp Family Honors College received the most unique alumni donors from 4-5pm!
Completed
Success!
Social media challenge (7-8am): Comment on your favorite School/College/Program!
Congratulations to the Smittcamp Family Honors College for having the most comments on social media from 7-8am!
Completed
Success!
Social Media Challenge (11am-1pm): Show your Fresno State pride!
And the winner is.... The College of Arts and Humanities! Congratulations for winning the 11-1pm social media selfie challenge.
Completed
Success!
Social Media Challenge (3-4pm): Your Favorite Fresno State Memory
Congratulations to the College of Social Sciences! They received the most comments on social media from 3-4pm.
Completed
$1,000
Bill and Phyllis Bettencourt - Student Success Fund Challenge
Every 10 gifts unlock $1,000, up to $3,000, to benefit the College of Health and Human Services Student Success Fund.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$250
Dr. Christopher Meyer, Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics - Faculty and Staff Challenge
Dean Christopher Meyer will give $250, up to $1,000, for every 15 donations received from faculty and staff of the College of Science and Mathematics.
60 / 60 Gifts
Completed
Success!
The "Dog Father" Challenge generously supported by John and Lollie Horstmann
11am-1pm - If Victor E. Bulldog is tagged in 10 selfies during this challenge the "Dog Father", John Horstmann will donate $1,000 to support Fresno State's furry mascot.
Completed
$500
RCO Ag Credit - Evening Challenge for the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology
The first gift between 5-6pm will unlock $500 to benefit the fund it's given to.
1 / 1 Gifts
Completed
Success!
RCO Ag Credit - Out of State Challenge
The first out-of-state donor will unlock $1,000 to benefit the fund it's given to within the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology.
Completed
$500
The Anne du Pontavice Trust - afternoon Jewish Studies Challenge
From 4-5 pm, every gift will unlock $500 from The Anne du Pontavice Trust for the College of Social Sciences, Jewish Studies Program, up to a total of $2,500 for the hour.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
RCO Ag Credit - $1,000+ Challenge for the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology
The first gift of $1,000, or more, will unlock $1,000 to benefit the fund it's given to.
1 / 1 Gifts
Completed
$500
RCO Ag Credit - Lunchtime Challenge
The first gift between 12-1pm will unlock $500 to benefit the fund it's given to within the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology.
$1 / $1 Raised
Completed
Success!
Lee McVey (Class of 1970) - Alumni Challenge
Lee has made a generous donation of $1,500 and would like alumni who graduated in the decades of the 1960's and 1970's to participate.
Completed