Challenges

🎉 Reunion Alumni Challenge: Be a part of Gettysburgives and support your Reunion Class Gift. Thanks to our generous group of alumni sponsors, if 500 reunion alumni make a gift during Gettysburgives, an additional $190,000 will be unlocked!

🎓 Scholarship: Barney and Kim Barnett '90 and Susan '68 and Bill '67 Andrews want to ensure that a Gettysburg education is available to all students, regardless of financial need. If 300 donors make a gift in support of scholarship, an additional $65,000 in scholarship support will be unlocked.

🍩 Parents: Danny Ziegler '21 is famous for his Ziggy Donutz, and we want to share the donut love! Help your student's class earn a celebration featuring the Ziggy Donutz truck by making a gift. The class with the most parent and grandparent donors will win!

FAQS

What is Gettysburgives? Gettysburgives began in 2015 as an opportunity to showcase the generous spirit of the Gettysburg community. This year's challenge will run from 9 a.m. April 2 to 9 p.m. April 3.

Can I give via mail? Yes! You can send a check made payable to Gettysburg College with 'Gettysburgives' in the memo line. Please let our team know at giving@gettysburg.edu or 800-238-5528 so we can be sure to count your gift. Mail to Gettysburg College, Annual Giving, Box 423, 300 North Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. 

Can I make a stock transfer or give through a donor advised fund? Yes! You can initiate a stock transfer or donor advised fund grant for Gettysburgives. Please contact our team at giving@gettysburg.edu or 800-238-5528 so we can be sure your gift is counted.

Does my spouse or partner count as an additional donor? Yes! When you make your gift, be sure to fill in your spouse or partner's information in the "join gift" field.

Need assistance with your gift? You can reach the Gettysburgives team at giving@gettysburg.edu or at 800-238-5528 on Tuesday, April 2 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or Wednesday, April 3 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.).

How can I help spread the word about Gettysburgives? Be an advocate! We’d love to have your assistance spreading the word about this year’s Gettysburgives. It's quick and easy! Learn more here!