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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


$5,000
50 for $5K for Emergency Assistance Funds
When 50 gifts are made to the Emergency Assistance Fund, a generous gift of $5,000 will be unlocked by alumna Susan Hopkins.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Books 4 Panthers Challenge
Provost Parsons-Pollard and EVP Jared Abramson will match $1 for $1 up to $3,000 for every gift made to the Books 4 Panthers fund, a newly established scholarship to support students in getting the books they need for their studies.
Completed
2
Match
Double Your Impact: $100K Scholarship Challenge
The GSU Foundation Board is thrilled to match each Georgia State Day donation to university-wide scholarships dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000! This initiative will significantly boost vital support for GSU students, helping them achieve their academic goals.
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 $130,777.50
2 GSU Fund for Business $38,851.00
3 School of Public Health $27,900.75
4 WPN Public Interest Scholarship $27,675.00
5 Panthers Immersion Program $23,900.00
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
$3,000
Panther's Pantry Challenge
When 75 donors make a gift to support Panther's Pantry, a $3,000 challenge gift will be unlocked.
75 / 75 Gifts
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 $187,782.83
2 Georgia State Athletics $150,670.04
3 J. Mack Robinson College of Business $143,164.50
4 Perimeter College $77,505.00
5 College of Arts and Sciences $69,784.84
Ended
$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
$1,500
Cultures, Community & Inclusion Challenge
When 15 gifts are made to the Cultures, Communities and Inclusion Fund, a proud Panther alum will give $1500 to support Georgia State students.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
EAF Triple Your Gift Challenge
Panther advocates, Amy Lederberg and Julian Bene, will match $2 to $1, up to $10,000 for all gifts to the Emergency Assistance Fund.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
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 129
2 Emergency Assistance Fund 80
3 The Food Pantry at GSU 76
4 GA International Law Enforcement Exchange Program 62
5 Panthers Immersion Program 58
Ended
$9,000
Panther Retention Grant Challenge
When 50 gifts have been made to Panther Retention Grants, microgrants that help students achieve degree completion, a $9,000 challenge gift will be unlocked.
50 / 50 Gifts
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 435
2 College of Arts and Sciences 373
3 J. Mack Robinson College of Business 256
4 Georgia State Athletics 176
5 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies 174
Ended