Samford Giving Day 2024

1,267
Donors
115% of 1,100 Donor goal
$234,663
Donated
This campaign ended on April 10, 2024, but you can still make a gift to Samford University by clicking here!

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Join us for Samford Giving Day -- a 24-hour celebratory event to support and further the mission of our beloved Samford University! 


Whether through support of academic scholarships, spiritual growth opportunities or enhanced campus spaces, your participation on Samford Giving Day benefits the entire campus! Gifts of all sizes and to all areas help make the Samford experience even better for more than 5,700 students. Whether $5 or $5,000, every gift counts!

Can we count on you to help pave the way for current and future Samford Bulldogs?

It's time to make your gift! We can't wait to see what the collective effort of the entire Samford community is able to accomplish. 
Thank you for your participation!

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Updates
New match completed!


Fabulous! The Lori Sullivan matching gift has officially been completed for the Alpha Delta Pi Kappa Chapter Scholarship. Thank you to all of our amazing donors who helped make this happen. You can still make a gift toward this area or to any other fund across campus. Thank you and Go Bulldogs! 

305 days ago by Sydney Talley
New Challenge Unlocked!


Bravo! The School of the Arts Faculty and Staff Challenge has officially been unlocked for School of the Arts. Thank you to all of our amazing donors who helped make this happen. You can still make a gift to the school or any other area across campus. Thanks so much and Go Bulldogs! 

305 days ago by Sydney Talley
Overall donor goal met!


CUE THE CONFETTI! 🎉 We’ve officially reached our donor goal of 1,100 donors! But we’re not done! There are still challenges to be met and areas that need support. There’s still time! 

305 days ago by Sydney Talley
Parent dollar goal met!


Way to go! Our amazing Samford parents have exceeded their goal of $25,000 for the sponsorship of the convenience store within the Campus Recreation, Wellness and Athletic Complex. Thank you to all of our amazing parents who helped make this possible. Parents, you can still make a gift toward this area or to any other fund across campus. Thanks so much and Go Bulldogs!

305 days ago by Sydney Talley
New match completed!


Amazing! The Alabama Nurses Foundation matching gift has officially been completed for the Nursing Student Emergency Fund. Thank you to all of our amazing donors who helped make this happen. You can still make a gift toward this area or to any other fund across campus. Thank you and Go Bulldogs!

305 days ago by Sydney Talley
New match completed!


Superb! The Jack and Julia Swallow matching gift has officially been completed for the Parent Sponsorship Opportunity - Campus Recreation, Wellness and Athletic Complex. Thank you to all of our amazing donors who helped make this happen. You can still make a gift toward this area or to any other fund across campus. Thank you and Go Bulldogs!

305 days ago by Sydney Talley
New match completed!

Awesome! Dean Douglas A. Sweeney's matching gift has officially been completed for Beeson Divinity School. Thank you to all of our amazing donors who helped make this happen. You can still make a gift toward this area or to any other fund across campus. Thank you and Go Bulldogs!

305 days ago by Sydney Talley
New match completed!


Way to go! The Sharon and Hartwell Smith matching gift has officially been completed for the Legacy League Scholarship Fund. Thank you to all of our amazing donors who helped make this happen. You can still make a gift toward this area or to any other fund across campus. Thank you and Go Bulldogs!

305 days ago by Sydney Talley
New challenge unlocked!


Score! The Robert and Amy Swann challenge gift has officially been completed for Brock School of Business after the overall campaign met 500 donors. Thank you to all of our amazing donors who helped make this happen. You can still make a gift to any fund across campus. Thank you and Go Bulldogs!

305 days ago by Sydney Talley
New match completed!


Way to go! An Anonymous Donor match has officially been completed for Beeson Divinity School. Thank you to all of our amazing donors who helped make this happen. You can still make a gift to Beeson or to any other fund across campus. Thank you and Go Bulldogs!

305 days ago by Sydney Talley
Halfway to our donor goal!

🎵 Oh, we’re halfway there! Not living on a prayer here; we have support from 550 donors and counting! Thank you to those who have already made their gift. There is still plenty of time to participate and help make this a Samford Giving Day to remember. Gifts of any size count!

305 days ago by Sydney Talley
New Challenge Unlocked!


Yay! The Rod and Paula Hovater Challenge has officially been unlocked for Brock School of Business after reaching 500 total donors. Thank you to all of our amazing supporters who helped make this happen. You can still make a gift to any fund across campus. Thanks so much and Go Bulldogs!

305 days ago by Sydney Talley
Match completed!

Horray! The Dorothy & Richard Swindle match has officially been completed for after Samford Giving Day secured 250 total donors. Thank you to all of our amazing donors who helped make this happen. You can still make a gift toward this area or to any other fund across campus. Thank you, and Go Bulldogs!

305 days ago by Sydney Talley
Donor Map
Student Organization Competition
Organization NameDonorsRaised ($)
Entre Nous0$0
Pi Kappa Phi10$90
Sigma Nu0$0
French Club0$0
German Club0$0
League of Women Voters0$0
YoungLife1$5
Sigma Chi10$110
Samford College Democrats0$0
Latino Student Organization0$0
SAC (Student Activities Council)1$10
Delta Delta Delta0$0
Alpha Delta Pi34$595
Samford Chinese Students and Scholars Association0$0
RANSOM1$5
Phi Mu5$55
Samford Writers Club1$5
Delta Sigma Theta0$0
Fellowship of Christian Athletes0$0
Community of Samford Gamers0$0
Alpha Kappa Alpha0$0
Samford Catholic Student Association0$0
International Justice Mission0$0
Beta Theta Pi0$0
Air Force ROTC0$0
Gospel Choir0$0
Alpha Tau Omega5$45
Samford Brass Association0$0
Black Student Union0$0
Lambda Chi Alpha0$0
Athletic Bands0$0
SGA (Student Government Association)2$15
International Club0$0
Sam Gogh0$0
A Capella Choir0$0
Alpha Phi Alpha0$0
Blacksmiths of Samford0$0
Kappa Delta1$5
Alpha Omicron Pi1$50
Spanish Club1$20
Neuroscience Club0$0
Wesley Fellowship0$0
Barbell Society0$0
Samford College Republicans1$10
DREAM - Disability Rights, Education, Activism and Mentoring0$0
Zeta Tau Alpha2$30
Outdoor Adventure Club6$50
Chi Omega3$15
Alumni Donors by Class
Graduation YearDonorsRaised ($)
19709$675
201112$1,040
202320$770
196912$12,400
200018$8,215
199712$4,925
200920$3,815
200812$1,320
201220$2,245
202121$1,199
19786$1,600
198910$1,200
19838$7,000
19623$450
201311$635
199411$3,140
199918$4,250
202214$825
200710$945
19773$180
199611$4,280
19907$1,900
19862$1,010
200512$1,098
201510$1,590
19812$1,100
200412$1,885
19600$0
20023$250
201917$1,760
19809$1,305
19926$431
19798$2,260
20106$450
19877$2,450
201813$790
19682$1,500
19676$5,350
19651$30
19612$350
19959$1,200
19661$50
199312$1,625
19721$500
20014$455
19712$1,000
201712$890
19844$4,820
19752$125
19821$1,000
19641$500
20065$510
19884$875
20149$3,020
19852$125
19736$1,100
20169$880
199110$865
19988$805
202012$500
19744$300
19632$250
19766$5,504
200310$1,360
Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon36%Alumni
Book icon12%Students
Friends icon7%Student Orgs
Parent icon12%Parents
Friends icon6%Parents of Alumni
Suitcase icon34%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon5%Friends
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Advocates

Alabama Nurses Foundation

Offered a $12,500 match

Jack Swallow

Offered a $10,000 match

Orlean Beeson School of Education Dean's Advisory Board

Gave $5,475 during a Challenge!

Community Advocates

Generated 484 clicks and 36 gifts, totaling $5,465

Dorothy Swindle

Gave $5,000 during a Challenge!

Dean Douglas A. Sweeney

Offered a $2,400 match

Rod Hovater

Gave $2,000 during a Challenge!

Lori Sullivan

Generated 105 clicks and 26 gifts, totaling $1,870

Sharon Smith

Offered a $1,000 match

Robert Swann

Offered a $1,000 match
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