2024 Day of Giving has ended!
2024 Day of Giving
WVU Cancer Institute
2024 Day of Giving has ended!
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Challenges and Events
Don't miss the chance to elevate your impact, thanks to generous challenges, and social media events throughout the 24 hours of WVU Day of Giving!
Past Events
Day of Giving Facebook Sharing Video Challenge
Help spread the word about WVU Day of Giving by sharing the promotional video from the @WVUFoundation Facebook account (posted on March 11). The top three participating groups that receive the most shares of the video from their page before March 20 will win additional funding. 1st ($1,000) – WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute | 2nd ($500) – WVU Davis College | 3rd ($500) – WVU Honors College
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WVU Spirit GIF Challenge: 8 a.m.
Reply to the @WVUFoundation social media post at the top of the 8 a.m. hour on Facebook, X or Instagram with a GIF that shows your WVU spirit and we’ll select three of the most creative to earn additional funding. Make sure to tag the specific unit you wish to support. Winners: WVU Statler College – ($1,500), WELLWVU – ($1,000), Reed College of Media – ($500)
Completed
Most Alumni Gifts Challenge: 10 a.m.
Hail West Virginia! The top three participating groups with the most gifts from WVU alumni between 10 and 11 a.m. win additional funding. 1st place - College of Creative Arts ($3,000) 2nd place - Chambers College of Business & Economics ($2,000) 3rd place - Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ($1,000)
Completed
First-Time Donors Challenge: 12 p.m.
Never made a gift to WVU? Please consider making one this hour! Every donation helps! The top three participating groups with the most first-time donor gifts between 12 and 1 p.m. will win additional funding. 1st place - Science Adventure School ($3,000) 2nd place - College of Law ($2,000) 3rd place - WVU Extension ($1,000)
Completed
WVU Gear Kid Photo Challenge: 4 p.m.
Between 4 and 5 p.m. on social, post a picture of your kid(s) in WVU gear and we’ll select three of the most creative to earn additional funding. Make sure to include #WVUDayofGiving and tag the specific unit you wish to support. 1 – WELLWVU ($1,500) 2 – WVU Dance Team (Student Life) ($1,000) 3 – WVU Medicine Children's ($500)
Completed
Largest Gift Online Challenge: 6 p.m.
Ready to go all-out? The top three participating groups with the largest gift online between 6 and 7 p.m. win additional funding.
1st place - College of Creative Arts ($3,000) 2nd place - Hail West Virginia ($2,000) 3rd place - Women of WVU ($1,000)
Completed
Favorite WVU Moment Photo Challenge: 8 p.m.
Reply to the @WVUFoundation social media post at the top of the 8 p.m. hour on X with a photo of your favorite WVU moment and we’ll select three of the best to earn additional funding. Make sure to tag the specific unit you wish to support. 1 – WVU Davis College ($1,500) 2 – WVU Student Government Association ($1,000) 3 – Adventure WV ($500)
Completed
Repeat Gifts Challenge: 10 p.m.
If you’ve already made a WVU Day of Giving gift, we sincerely thank you and offer this challenge! The top three participating groups with a donor(s) who gives for the second, third or even tenth time between 10 and 11 p.m. will win additional funding. 1st place - WVU Extension ($3,000) 2nd place - College of Creative Arts ($2,000) 3rd place (TIE)- Chambers College of Business & Economics ($500) 3rd place (TIE)- Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ($500)
Completed
‘I Gave’ Challenge:
After making a donation, tell others about your gift on social media using #WVUDayofGiving and #IGave. At the end of the day, we will choose three of the most creative or inspiring to receive additional funding for the unit tagged. 1 – WVU Student Food Pantry ($1,500) 2 – Boone County WVU Alumni Association Scholarship ($1,000) 3 – WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute ($500)
Completed
Participation Leaderboard
Which participating group will receive the most donations during WVU Day of Giving? Make a gift to your favorite area of WVU to help keep your group at the top of the leaderboard! The top 30 groups will win additional funding.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,000 | WVU Extension | 2,191 |
| 2 | $17,500 | College of Creative Arts | 931 |
| 3 | $15,000 | WVU Alumni Association | 831 |
| 4 | $12,500 | Chambers College of Business & Economics | 696 |
| 5 | $10,000 | Davis College of Ag, Natural Resources and Design | 620 |
| 6 | $8,000 | WVU Cancer Institute | 531 |
| 7 | $6,000 | Student Life and Organizations | 422 |
| 8 | $5,000 | Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | 367 |
| 9 | $4,000 | WVU Athletics | 332 |
| 10 | $3,000 | College of Law | 312 |
| 11 | $2,900 | Eberly College of Arts and Sciences | 306 |
| 12 | $2,800 | Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources | 259 |
| 13 | $2,700 | Honors College | 209 |
| 14 | $2,600 | School of Medicine | 169 |
| 15 | $2,500 | WVU Medicine Children's | 169 |
Ended
Most Gifts Challenge: 7 a.m.
Rise, shine and help support our students, alumni, friends, faculty and patients. The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 7 and 8 a.m. will win additional funding.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | WVU Extension | 93 |
| 2 | $2,000 | Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | 60 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Chambers College of Business & Economics | 37 |
| 4 | WVU Alumni Association | 27 | |
| 5 | Eberly College of Arts and Sciences | 17 | |
| 6 | Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute | 15 | |
| 7 | Davis College of Ag, Natural Resources and Design | 14 | |
| 8 | College of Creative Arts | 12 | |
| 9 | Student Life and Organizations | 11 | |
| 10 | Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources | 10 | |
| 11 | WVU Cancer Institute | 7 | |
| 12 | College of Law | 7 | |
| 13 | Rosenbaum Family House | 6 | |
| 14 | School of Dentistry | 4 | |
| 15 | Reed College of Media | 4 |
Ended
Most Dollars Raised Challenge: 3 p.m.
Who will raise the most this hour? May the odds be ever in your favor. The top three participating groups with the most dollars raised online between 3 and 4 p.m. will win additional funding.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | WVU Alumni Association | $11,975.00 |
| 2 | $2,000 | WVU Cancer Institute | $10,910.00 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Chambers College of Business & Economics | $9,804.24 |
| 4 | College of Law | $6,701.00 | |
| 5 | College of Creative Arts | $3,745.00 | |
| 6 | Eberly College of Arts and Sciences | $3,595.00 | |
| 7 | Honors College | $3,250.00 | |
| 8 | Davis College of Ag, Natural Resources and Design | $2,805.00 | |
| 9 | WVU Extension | $2,635.00 | |
| 10 | Women of WVU | $2,000.00 | |
| 11 | Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute | $1,950.00 | |
| 12 | School of Medicine | $1,925.00 | |
| 13 | School of Nursing | $1,650.00 | |
| 14 | Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources | $1,630.00 | |
| 15 | Reed College of Media | $1,400.00 |
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Smash Last Year’s Gift Challenge:
Let’s smash last year’s number of gifts by exceeding 8,214 gifts in one day! The top three participating groups with the most gifts (once last year’s record is beat) by the end of the day on March 20 win additional funding.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | WVU Alumni Association | 83 |
| 2 | $2,000 | Davis College of Ag, Natural Resources and Design | 64 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Chambers College of Business & Economics | 53 |
| 4 | Student Life and Organizations | 17 | |
| 5 | WVU Extension | 15 | |
| 6 | WVU Cancer Institute | 15 | |
| 7 | Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute | 13 | |
| 8 | WVU Athletics | 11 | |
| 9 | WVU Medicine Children's | 11 | |
| 10 | WVU Tech | 10 | |
| 11 | College of Creative Arts | 10 | |
| 12 | College of Law | 6 | |
| 13 | School of Medicine | 5 | |
| 14 | Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | 4 | |
| 15 | Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources | 3 |
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Recurring Gifts Challenge: 5 p.m.
A smaller monthly payment can add up to a significant gift over time. The top three participating groups with the most gifts of $120 or more, OR $10 per month for the next year received online between 5 and 6 p.m. will win additional funding. 1st place - Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ($3,000) 2nd place (4 Way Tie) - Chapter Scholarships ($750) 2nd place (4 Way Tie) - Reed College of Media ($750) 2nd place (4 Way Tie) - School of Dentistry ($750) 2nd place (4 Way Tie) - WVU Extension ($750)
Ended
Day of Giving Social Prop Challenge
Take a photo or video with the Day of Giving pennant (mailed as a Day of Giving Save the Date), and share on social using #WVUDayofGiving. We’ll select one of the best posts between March 11 and March 20 to receive an extra $1,000 for the unit tagged. Winners: Adventure WV – ($1,500), School of Theatre and Dance – ($1,500), WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute – ($1,500), WVU Potomac State College – ($1,500)
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Campus Photo Challenge: 9 a.m.
No matter who you are, you’ll find your place at WVU. Share your favorite campus photo on Twitter or Instagram with #WVUDayofGiving and tag your favorite campus unit. The top three participating groups with the most posts between 9 and 10 a.m. will win additional funding. 1 – WVU Davis College ($1,500) 2 – WVU Honors College ($1,000) 3 (TIE) – WVU Reed College of Media ($250) 3 (TIE) – WVU School of Medicine ($250)
Completed
Largest Gift Online Challenge: 11 a.m.
Go above and go beyond by making a significant gift! The top three participating groups with the largest gift online between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. wins additional funding. 1st place - WVU Cancer Institute ($3,000) 2nd place - Chambers College of Business & Economics ($2,000) 3rd place - School of Pharmacy ($1,000)
Completed
Mountaineer Mascot Photo Challenge: 2 p.m.
Reply to the @WVUFoundation social media post at the top of the 2 p.m. hour on X with a photo of you and the Mountaineer Mascot (or your favorite WVU Mascot photo) and we’ll select three of the best to earn additional funding. Tag the specific unit you wish to support. 1 – The Kacy Wiedebusch Dance Student Opportunity Challenge (College of Creative Arts) ($1,500) 2 – Becker Academic Engagement Success Center (WVU Chambers College) ($1,000) 3 – Adventure WV ($500)
Completed
Most Friend Gifts Challenge: 4 p.m.
We have a generous community beyond our alumni that are passionate about WVU. The top three participating groups with the most gifts from friends between 4 and 5 p.m. will win additional funding. 1st place - WVU Extension ($3,000) 2nd place - College of Creative Arts ($2,000) 3rd place (TIE) - Chambers College of Business & Economics ($500) 3rd place (TIE) - College of Law ($500)
Completed
WVU Gear Pet Photo Challenge: 7 p.m.
Between 7 and 8 p.m. on social, share a picture of your pet(s) in WVU gear on Twitter or Instagram and we will select three of the most creative to earn additional funding. Make sure to include #WVUDayofGiving and tag the specific unit you wish to support. 1 – WVU Honors College ($1,500) 2 – WVU College of Law ($1,000) 3 – Science Adventure School ($500)
Completed
“Country Roads” Challenge: 9 p.m.
“Country roads, take me home, to the place I belong…” Record a video of yourself singing or performing “Country Roads” to help your favorite unit/program and we’ll select three of most creative to earn additional funding. Make sure to include #WVUDayofGiving and tag the specific unit you wish to support. 1 – Reed College of Media ($1,500) 2 – WVU School of Medicine Charleston Division ($1,000) 3 – Mountaineer Athletic Club (Football) ($500)
Completed
Most Faculty and Staff Gifts Challenge:
As faculty or staff members, you make a difference every day for students and programs. Support an area most meaningful to you and help make a greater impact. The top three participating groups with the most faculty and staff gifts by the end of the day on March 20 win additional funding. 1st place - WVU Extension ($3,000) 2nd place - Davis College of Ag, Natural Resources and Design ($2,000) 3rd place - Chambers College of Business and Economics ($1,000)
Completed
Amount Raised Leaderboard
Which participating group will raise the most during WVU Day of Giving? Make a gift to your favorite area of WVU to help keep your group at the top of the leaderboard! The top 30 groups will win additional funding.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $30,000 | Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources | $5,443,460.65 |
| 2 | $27,500 | School of Nursing | $2,728,578.50 |
| 3 | $25,000 | WVU Athletics | $2,479,972.41 |
| 4 | $22,500 | Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute | $2,333,726.75 |
| 5 | $20,000 | School of Medicine | $2,176,757.50 |
| 6 | $17,500 | Additional Areas Of Support | $2,015,050.00 |
| 7 | $15,000 | College of Law | $1,958,953.30 |
| 8 | $12,500 | School of Dentistry | $1,359,590.00 |
| 9 | $10,000 | WVU Medicine Children's | $1,318,805.83 |
| 10 | $9,000 | Davis College of Ag, Natural Resources and Design | $1,306,713.21 |
| 11 | $8,000 | WVU Cancer Institute | $1,185,996.00 |
| 12 | $7,000 | Eberly College of Arts and Sciences | $999,458.73 |
| 13 | $6,000 | College of Creative Arts | $844,498.81 |
| 14 | $5,000 | Chambers College of Business & Economics | $596,162.86 |
| 15 | $4,000 | Reed College of Media | $308,132.50 |
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Most Gifts Challenge: 12 a.m.
Let’s do this! When you make a gift—no matter the size—you help WVU go above and go beyond! The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 12 and 1 a.m. will win additional funding.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | WVU Cancer Institute | 153 |
| 2 | $2,000 | WVU Extension | 97 |
| 3 | $1,000 | College of Creative Arts | 96 |
| 4 | Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | 50 | |
| 5 | Student Life and Organizations | 37 | |
| 6 | Davis College of Ag, Natural Resources and Design | 9 | |
| 7 | WVU Athletics | 4 | |
| 8 | WVU Medicine Children's | 3 | |
| 9 | Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute | 2 | |
| 10 | School of Medicine | 2 | |
| 11 | WVU Alumni Association | 2 | |
| 12 | WVU Potomac State College | 1 | |
| 13 | Women of WVU | 1 | |
| 14 | Honors College | 1 | |
| 15 | College of Applied Human Sciences | 1 |
Ended
Most Gifts Challenge: 1 p.m.
Gather your friends and family! The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 1 and 2 p.m. will win additional funding.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | WVU Extension | 210 |
| 2 | $2,000 | Honors College | 152 |
| 3 | $1,000 | College of Law | 98 |
| 4 | Chambers College of Business & Economics | 96 | |
| 5 | College of Creative Arts | 76 | |
| 6 | WVU Alumni Association | 39 | |
| 7 | WVU Cancer Institute | 31 | |
| 8 | Davis College of Ag, Natural Resources and Design | 28 | |
| 9 | School of Medicine | 20 | |
| 10 | Eberly College of Arts and Sciences | 18 | |
| 11 | Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources | 17 | |
| 12 | WVU Athletics | 13 | |
| 13 | Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute | 13 | |
| 14 | School of Pharmacy | 11 | |
| 15 | Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | 11 |
Ended
Night Owl Challenge: 11 p.m.
Attention night owls! We know you are still awake watching TikTok videos. Take a break and make a gift! The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 11 and midnight will win additional funding.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | Davis College of Ag, Natural Resources and Design | 344 |
| 2 | $2,000 | WVU Extension | 256 |
| 3 | $1,000 | WVU Cancer Institute | 182 |
| 4 | Student Life and Organizations | 115 | |
| 5 | College of Creative Arts | 90 | |
| 6 | Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | 48 | |
| 7 | WVU Alumni Association | 40 | |
| 8 | WVU Athletics | 30 | |
| 9 | Chambers College of Business & Economics | 14 | |
| 10 | Eberly College of Arts and Sciences | 11 | |
| 11 | Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources | 10 | |
| 12 | College of Law | 6 | |
| 13 | WVU Medicine Children's | 6 | |
| 14 | School of Pharmacy | 3 | |
| 15 | Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute | 3 |
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