Assumption University Giving Day 2025

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we are proud to share that we’ve surpassed 500 donors in celebration of 500 Salisbury Street, the heart of Assumption University. Together, we’ve unlocked both $25,000 challenge gifts, making this Day of Giving a powerful reminder of what’s possible when Hounds Help Hounds.

A special thank you goes to Candace (McGovern) Race ’78, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Carl ’98 and Jacqueline Cafaro for their inspiring challenge gifts that helped lead us to this moment.

To everyone who gave—thank you. Your support is helping students thrive, grow, and lead here at Assumption and beyond.

As of 9:10 PM ET, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we are only 50 donors away from unlocking a $25,000 challenge gift from Carl ’98 and Jacqueline Cafaro.

To everyone who has already made a gift today – thank you. Your support means so much and has brought us to this exciting point.

As we enter the final hours of Assumption’s Day of Giving, we invite you to help us finish strong. Please continue to spread the word with friends, classmates, and colleagues.

Every gift counts. Every donor matters. Every act of generosity helps move Assumption and its students forward.

Let’s come together and reach this final goal.

As of 3:30 PM, we are proud to share that we have met our initial Day of Giving milestone—reaching our goal of 350 donors and unlocking the $25,000 challenge gift from Candace (McGovern) Race ’78, Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Now, a new opportunity awaits. Thanks to Carl ’98 and Jacqueline Cafaro, a second $25,000 challenge gift has been offered. This challenge will be unlocked once we reach 500 total donors—just 150 more gifts to go.

If you have already given, thank you. You can continue to help by spreading the word. Visit our Social Media Toolkit for downloadable graphics, sample posts, and more ways to encourage your network to join in supporting Assumption.

Together, we can continue to build on this momentum and make an even greater impact on our students and community.

As of 12:30 PM, we’ve reached 275 donors for Assumption’s Day of Giving—just 75 more to go to unlock the $25,000 challenge gift from Candace (McGovern) Race ’78, Chair of the Board of Trustees!

And just minutes ago, the ducks were officially welcomed back into the pond—a beloved Duck Day tradition that reminds us of the joy, spirit, and community that make Assumption so special.

Help us keep the momentum going. Every donor brings us one step closer to unlocking thousands in support for our students!

As of 10:45 AM, more than 250 donors have made a gift for Assumption’s Day of Giving—and we’re now less than 100 donors away from unlocking the $25,000 challenge gift from Candace (McGovern) Race ’78, Chair of the Board of Trustees!

Your support today helps fuel scholarships, academics, student life, and so much more. Let’s keep the momentum going and unlock this incredible opportunity for Assumption students!

As of 8:30 AM ET, thanks to the incredible momentum from our early birds and strong early giving support, we’re thrilled to share that we’ve already reached over 200 donors!

We’re now less than 150 donors away from unlocking a $25,000 challenge gift from Candace (McGovern) Race ’78, Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Your gift today brings us one step closer to reaching that goal—and making an even greater impact on Assumption students. Let’s keep it going!