One Day, One Dog 2026

1,390
Donors
99% of 1,400 Donor goal
$500,068
Donated
This campaign ended on March 23, 2026, but you can still make a gift to Wingate University by clicking here!
About


What difference can you make in one day?


#OneDayOneDog
is Wingate's 24-hour day of giving when Bulldogs from across the globe come together to invest in the educational opportunities of current and future students. This year, our goal is $700,000 and 1,400 donors on March 19.

Alumni, friends, parents, students, faculty & staff, and the greater Wingate campus community are invited to join us on this day of giving. Pick your passion and give to the area of campus that means the most to you!

You can make a difference in one day.

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Students, ready to make your mark? 🐶 Give $5 to One Day, One Dog and score an exclusive ODOD T-shirt! Wear your support proudly during your service projects on April 3.
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Seniors, ready to shine at graduation? 🎓 Give $20.26 & snag an exclusive philanthropy cord to wear on your big day! Make your mark and show your commitment to making a difference.
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Bulldog Class Showdown 🐶
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
19894$850
19696$6,675
19836$983
199913$3,223
20229$1,710
19643$650
19480$0
19470$0
20054$2,700
20069$2,781
202521$630
201914$1,400
20085$1,645
200010$2,717
20208$492
19560$0
20099$5,300
19774$583
19688$56,966
19541$30
19987$2,780
19722$200
19868$800
20119$1,061
20109$2,650
20027$1,550
19708$5,002
19611$100
19300$0
19854$10,450
200112$14,275
202112$720
201519$3,641
202322$1,310
19500$0
199012$1,925
19520$0
19943$4,800
19510$0
19450$0
20245$395
19550$0
19320$0
19290$0
19460$0
19976$2,680
19876$1,500
19790$0
19743$1,125
19847$2,050
19340$0
19430$0
19600$0
19935$185
19490$0
19330$0
19360$0
19922$150
19440$0
19350$0
20039$2,275
19915$500
19661$250
19420$0
19652$125
19764$4,200
19280$0
19270$0
19410$0
20076$1,267
19390$0
20048$530
19812$125
19590$0
19732$150
201213$1,325
19632$150
19754$467
19623$150
19580$0
19530$0
19570$0
20135$395
201813$1,995
19966$1,783
19888$1,705
19673$625
19714$890
201614$815
19400$0
19821$100
19310$0
19781$25
19370$0
19380$0
201710$1,260
20148$1,514
199511$11,140
19802$1,050
Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon30%Alumni
Book icon16%Students
Parent icon17%Parents
Suitcase icon11%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon20%Friends
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Advocates

Anonymous

Generated 1 click
Offered a $100,000 match

Anonymous

Gave $45,000 during a Challenge!

Anonymous

Generated 5 clicks
Offered a $25,000 match

Community Advocates

Generated 1260 clicks and 113 gifts, totaling $13,058

Ron & Caroline Brown ’85

Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!

Patrick Brown ’95

Generated 2 clicks
Offered a $10,000 match

The Alumni Board

Generated 1 click
Gave $5,600 during a Challenge!

Chuck Howard ’69

Generated 2 clicks
Offered a $5,000 match

Anonymous

Gave $5,000 during a Challenge!

Anonymous

Gave $5,000 during a Challenge!

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Updates
New challenge unlocked!

Challenge complete! 💙

Because of your support, we’ve officially unlocked the $5,600 Alumni Board Challenge after reaching 200 alumni donors. Thank you for showing up for Wingate! #OneDayOneDog


76 days ago by Jourdin
Thank you, Eli Beverly and Associates, LLC!

Challenge complete! 💙

Thanks to your support, we’ve officially unlocked the Eli Beverly and Associates, LLC First-Time Donor Challenge, bringing in $500 for the Wingate Fund!

76 days ago by Jourdin
Thank you, Chuck Howard ’69!


Thanks to the incredible support of our Bulldog community, Chuck Howard’s $5,000 challenge for Wingate Athletics has been unlocked!🎉

76 days ago by Kasey Eastland
GOOD MORNING, BULLDOGS! 🌞

We’re off to a strong start 💙 Thank you to John Cox ’70 and Trudy Cox for helping us unlock $1,000 for the Wingate Fund this morning! #OneDayOneDog

76 days ago by Kasey Eastland
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