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Events

Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

Past Events


$1,500
Alumni Rush Hour Challenge
If 150 alumni give to any area of the university during 5-7 p.m. on April 2, then the Alumni Board will give $1,500.
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Carr, Riggs & Ingram Accountancy Challenge
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC will match all gifts to the School of Accountancy dollar-for-dollar up to $7,000.
Completed
$1,500
Debby Cannon Hospitality Challenge
A challenge gift honoring Dr. Debby Cannon, director of the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration. 34 unique donations of at least $34 dollars each in honor of Dr. Cannon's 34 years of service to Georgia State's hospitality students and alumni will unlock a $1,500 gift.
Completed
Leaderboard
Fund Leaderboard: Greatest Number of Gifts Received
Top funds with the greatest number of gifts will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 University-Wide Scholarship 132
2 Emergency Assistance Fund 80
3 The Food Pantry at GSU 77
4 GA International Law Enforcement Exchange Program 65
5 Panthers Immersion Program 58
Ended
2
Match
Kickoff Challenge from the Board of Trustees
Thanks to you, we started Georgia State Day strong! In the first hour, we received $46,500, so a $46,500 gift from the GSU Foundation Trustees was unlocked.
Completed
$15,000
Panther Immersion Programs Challenge
For every 5 donors who give to Panther Immersion Programs, two program alumni will give $5,000, up to $15,000, amplifying our collective efforts to shape the next generation of Panther leaders.
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$250
University Advancement Engagement Challenge
Vice President of University Advancement, Cheryl Harrelson, will match $25 per UA staff member who makes a gift on Georgia State Day, up to $2,250.
Completed
Leaderboard
University-Wide Leaderboard: Highest Amount of Dollars Received
College, school, unit or program with the highest amount of dollars raised will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
Rank Department Raised
1 Student Success Programs $198,604.17
2 Georgia State Athletics $150,695.04
3 J. Mack Robinson College of Business $143,234.50
4 Perimeter College $77,505.00
5 College of Arts and Sciences $69,809.84
Ended
$1,000
Borthick Accountancy Scholarship Fund Challenge
Faye Borthick, Professor of Accountancy at GSU for the last almost 30 years, will match $2-for-$1 up to $10,000 to the School of Accountancy Scholarship fund.
Completed
2
Match
CIS Chair's Challenge
Every gift to the CIS Scholarship fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the CIS Department Chair up to $2,500, amplifying our collective efforts to support deserving students in our AI centric programs.
Completed
$10,700
Emeriti Association Challenge
The Emeriti Association Coordinating Board is challenging all Emeriti to give back and support the university. If 50 Emeriti give on Georgia State Day, a $10,700 gift from the Emeriti board will be unlocked.
Completed
Leaderboard
Fund Leaderboard: Highest Amount of Dollars Received
Top funds with the highest amount of dollars raised will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 University-Wide Scholarship $140,712.50
2 School of Public Health $27,900.75
3 WPN Public Interest Scholarship $27,675.00
4 Panthers Immersion Program $23,900.00
5 Emergency Assistance Fund $22,931.75
Ended
$25,000
GSU Fund for Business Challenge
Robinson alumnus Steve Tanner will give $5,000 for every 5 donors up to $25,000 to support the GSU Fund for Business.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Mark West Challenge
Community philanthropist Mark C. West has made a $10,000 challenge gift to provide a $1 for $1 match for gifts to support the GSU Fund for Business at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. This fund is among the College’s top funding priorities, supporting research and programmatic initiatives while providing leadership with the flexibility to invest in students, faculty, and staff endeavors as needed.
Completed
$1,500
Power Hour Challenge
If 100 donors give to any area of their choice during the lunch hour on Day 2 of Georgia State Day, a $1,500 gift will be unlocked.
Completed
Leaderboard
University-Wide Leaderboard: Greatest Number of Gifts Received
College, school, unit or program with the greatest number of gifts will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
Rank Department Gifts
1 Student Success Programs 442
2 College of Arts and Sciences 374
3 J. Mack Robinson College of Business 258
4 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies 178
5 Georgia State Athletics 177
Ended