JCU Athletics Day of Giving 2019

1,142

Donors

456% of 250 Donor goal

$157,441

Donated

This campaign ended on April 30, 2019, but you can still make a gift to John Carroll University by clicking here!

About

1886 Minutes. 250 Donors. April 29th-30th.

In honor of John Carroll University’s founding in 1886, we need the entire JCU community—current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends—to join together in support of current and future Blue Streaks! Beginning at 4:33 pm on April 29th, our challenge is to rally at least 250 donors to give by 11:59 pm on April 30, 2019.

The JCU Athletics Day of Giving challenge is a special part of JCU Day of Giving. Gifts to JCU Athletics Day of Giving will count towards the overall JCU Day of Giving total.

How to get involved:

Make an online gift—any amount—to John Carroll University during the 1886-minute campaign. The Athletics Fund, every team, and the Blue Gold Club are all available funds to support. Challenge your teammates to give. Set up a matching donation or challenge gift to encourage everyone to give. Sign up to be an Advocate, and spread the word through social media that you #GiveLikeAFounder!

Become an Advocate!

Step 1: Sign Up - Click “Sign Up” in the top right corner of the screen or from the Advocates tab.

Step 2: Share, Share, Share - Once you’ve logged in, you can use the buttons and links that appear below the video and/or on the Advocates tab. - Share your link via social media, email, and/or text. Every share, click, and gift generated from your unique link automatically tracks your influence as an advocate. Make sure to use #GiveLikeAFounder or #JCUDayOfGiving when you post!

Step 3: Share a Little More (optional) - Create a plea video (accessed on the Advocates tab) to tell your classmates, parents, and friends about this challenge.

Sample Posts:

JCU Athletics Day of Giving is here! Make a gift in support of JCU Athletics and #GiveLikeAFounder! #JCUDayOfGiving #GoBlueStreaks

JCU Athletics Day of Giving is here! Your gift matters! Join the challenge and #GiveLikeAFounder! #JCUDayOfGiving #GoBlueStreaks

JCU Athletics Day of Giving is live! 1886 minutes to #GiveLikeAFounder! Give now and show your support for JCU's [Your Team of Choice]! #GoBlueStreaks

Click the button below to access your own JCU Day of Giving images to share the campaign on your social media.

JCU Athletics Day of Giving is a special challenge during the JCU Day of Giving campaign. If you would like to support other funds, click the button below.

If you have any questions, we're happy to help. Please contact us at givingday@jcu.edu for more information.

Matches & Challenges

Donation Challenge

$20,000 if 500 donors give in the next over 5 years

Challenge Complete!

Offered by Ben Chapin '01, Doug Ennis '93, and an Anonymous Donor

Donation Challenge

$1,000 if 100 donors give in the next over 5 years

Challenge Complete!

Offered by Missy Barry Kisthardt & Jim

$1 per $1 donated up to $2,000

Match Complete!

Offered by Anonymous

$1 per $1 donated up to $100

Match Complete!

For

Offered by Brittany Bush

Incentives

Football Program Advocate: The first Advocate who is able to generate $500 in total donations to the Football Program, will receive a Notre Dame Football Prize Package (courtesy of JCU Football alumnus Brian Polian): 2 tickets to the 2019 matchup of USC at Notre Dame Game! This incentive is intended for an Advocate of the JCU Football Program.

Only 1 left!

Generate $500

Football Program Advocate: The first Advocate who is able to generate $750 in total donations to the Football Program, will receive a New England Patriots Prize Package (courtesy of the JCU Football alumni on the New England Patriots Staff): 4 tickets to the 2019 Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots game! This incentive is intended for an Advocate of the JCU Football Program.

Only 1 left!

Generate $750

Football Program Advocates: The first Advocate who is able to generate 15 donations total to the Football program will receive a Cleveland Indians Prize Package (courtesy of the Cleveland Indians Organization) :Voucher for 4 tickets to a Tribe home game this season! Signed Mike Clevenger poster! Cleveland Indians Jersey! Cleveland Indians duffel bag! This incentive is intended for an Advocate of the JCU Football Program.

Only 1 left!

Generate 15 Gifts

Football Program Advocate: The first advocate who is able to generate 20 donations total to the Football Program, will receive an Akron Zips Football Prize Package (courtesy of Head Coach Tom Arth and the JCU Football alumni on staff): 2 tickets to a 2019 Akron Zips Home Game! Various t-shirts, hats, and other Akron Football Memorabilia! This incentive is intended for an Advocate of the JCU Football Program.

Only 1 left!

Generate 20 Gifts

Donors of $50 or more to Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving can receive a sleeve of golf balls at JCU Swim Golf outing on August 1.

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Donate $50

Donors of $100 or more to Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving can receive a signed Thank You Card from the OAC Championship Swim Team

Only 93 left!

Donate $100

Donors of $100 or more to Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving can receive 15% discount on registration of a 2-some at JCU swim golf outing on August 1.

Only 49 left!

Donate $100

Donors of $200 or more to Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving can receive a signed team picture of the OAC Championship Swim Team

Only 43 left!

Donate $200

Updates

JCU Athletics Day of Giving has surpassed its goal!