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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
Faculty and Staff Challenge
The GSU Foundation Board will give $25,000 to the Georgia State University Fund if 1,000 GSU employees make a gift to any fund.
Completed
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 | Intercollegiate Athletics | 60 |
| 2 | The Food Pantry at GSU | 51 |
| 3 | GA International Law Enforcement Exchange Program | 49 |
| 4 | Emergency Assistance Fund | 49 |
| 5 | GSU Fund for the Andrew Young School | 37 |
| 6 | GSU Fund for Business | 33 |
| 7 | Panther Retention Grant | 33 |
| 8 | Fund for Institute for Biomedical Sciences | 33 |
| 9 | Institute for Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | 33 |
| 10 | University-Wide Scholarship | 32 |
| 11 | Perimeter College Fund | 30 |
| 12 | GSU Fund for Arts and Sciences | 29 |
| 13 | Panthers Immersion Program | 28 |
| 14 | J. Mack Robinson College of Business Scholarship Fund | 28 |
| 15 | School of Social Work | 26 |
Ended
Golden Panthers Challenge
In honor of the class of 1975, class reunion co-chair Dr. Felicia Mayfield will give $1,975 if 75 gifts are made to the Library Renovation Fund, which will fund a museum‑quality University Library exhibit honoring Georgia State and Atlanta’s shared history.
Completed
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Match
Past Chairs of the Library Challenge
Past University Library Board Chairs will match $1 for $1 up to $1,500 for gifts made to any University Library fund.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
Special Collections at the University Library Challenge
When 15 gifts are made to the Library Special Collections a generous donor will give $1,500. Giving to Georgia State University Library’s Special Collections helps preserve and share the historical record of Georgia State, downtown Atlanta and the region. Financial gifts provide archivists with the tools, time and resources needed to process collections, care for rare materials and make these stories accessible to students, scholars and the public.
Completed
Students Helping Students Challenge
If 150 current students make a gift to any fund, the GSU Foundation Board will make a $25,000 gift in support of the Emergency Assistance Fund.
Completed
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 | College of Arts and Sciences | 281 |
| 2 | Student Success Programs | 235 |
| 3 | Georgia State Athletics | 198 |
| 4 | J. Mack Robinson College of Business | 169 |
| 5 | Andrew Young School of Policy Studies | 149 |
| 6 | Perimeter College | 67 |
| 7 | College of Education & Human Development | 65 |
| 8 | Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions | 52 |
| 9 | College of Law | 51 |
| 10 | College of the Arts | 50 |
| 11 | School of Public Health | 49 |
| 12 | University Library | 39 |
| 13 | Institute for Biomedical Sciences | 37 |
| 14 | Honors College | 33 |
| 15 | Women's Philanthropy Network | 19 |
Ended
Young Alumni Challenge
If 250 young alumni (class of 2015-2025) give to any initiative, the GSU Foundation Board will contribute $25,000 to the Student Success Fund.
Completed
Alumni Rush Hour Challenge
If 150 alumni give to any area of the university between 4:13 - 7:13 p.m. on April 22, then the Alumni Board will give $4,500.
Completed
First-Time Gift Challenge
If 350 new donors make their first gift to any area, the GSU Foundation Board will contribute $20,000 to the Student Success Fund.
Completed
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 | Intercollegiate Athletics | $100,975.26 |
| 2 | Women's Philanthropy Network Fund | $51,220.00 |
| 3 | TReNDS - Translational Research in Neuroimaging & Data Science | $45,000.00 |
| 4 | University-Wide Scholarship | $43,182.08 |
| 5 | GSU Fund for Business | $37,030.00 |
| 6 | Georgia State University Fund | $28,148.00 |
| 7 | Men's Basketball | $26,255.00 |
| 8 | GA International Law Enforcement Exchange Program | $22,830.00 |
| 9 | Panthers Immersion Program | $22,495.00 |
| 10 | School of Accountancy Scholarship Fund | $15,450.00 |
| 11 | Panther Retention Grant | $14,930.26 |
| 12 | Student Success Fund | $11,935.00 |
| 13 | Emergency Assistance Fund | $11,793.00 |
| 14 | Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) Fund | $11,290.00 |
| 15 | Africana Studies Department | $10,740.00 |
Ended
Golden Panthers Leaderboard
Join fellow Golden Panthers to support any area of the university that you're passionate about - leave a legacy your class can be proud of. Let's see which class year has the highest participation!
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1975 | 11 |
| 2 | 1974 | 11 |
| 3 | 1973 | 7 |
| 4 | 1976 | 6 |
Ended
Presidents Society Match
The GSU Foundation Board will match $1 for $1 up to $30,000 for the first 30 donors who give $1,000+, qualifying them for Presidents Society.
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
Student Success Staff Challenge
SVP for Student Success Allison Calhoun-Brown and VP for Student Engagement Michael Sanseviro will make a gift of $3,000 if 100 gifts are made by Student Success staff members to any area at the university.
Completed
University Library Dean's Challenge
When 100 gifts are made to any area of the University Library, a gift of $1,500 will be unlocked by Dean Jeff Steely and Associate Dean Laura Burtle. The University Libraries are vital to our community, providing resources and services that enhance student learning, inspire innovation and enable the creation of new knowledge.
Completed
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 | Perimeter College | $258,125.00 |
| 2 | Georgia State Athletics | $156,784.03 |
| 3 | Student Success Programs | $152,682.16 |
| 4 | School of Public Health | $150,655.00 |
| 5 | J. Mack Robinson College of Business | $130,250.26 |
| 6 | College of Arts and Sciences | $90,892.22 |
| 7 | Women's Philanthropy Network | $79,790.00 |
| 8 | Andrew Young School of Policy Studies | $40,495.26 |
| 9 | The Graduate School | $34,285.00 |
| 10 | Honors College | $29,640.00 |
| 11 | College of Law | $23,660.00 |
| 12 | College of Education & Human Development | $14,539.00 |
| 13 | University Library | $11,010.00 |
| 14 | Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions | $8,626.00 |
| 15 | College of the Arts | $7,965.00 |
Ended