UC Day of Giving

Today, tomorrow, together, forever...
Bearcats run straight at any challenge, overcome any obstacle and absolutely demolish the status quo.

And on UC Day of Giving, Bearcats hustle. Join us on April 9-10 - we've got 24 hours to make a huge impact on the entire UC community. Let's come together and make it count! 

This is your day. This is OUR day. UC Day of Giving.

UC and UC Health employees can give via payroll deduction today.

Help spread the word by checking out our UC Day of Giving Resource Page for virtual backgrounds, social graphics, and more!

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A. Allen Arthur Student Success Fund
The A. Allen Arthur Student Success Fund was established to provide programmatic support for the A. Allen Arthur Student Success Center and the advising team; enhancing their efforts to provide academic support to all our students in CEAS. Gifts to the fund will be matched by the college and individual donors up to $5,000.
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Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Support Fund
Dean James Mack will be matching all gifts to the newly established Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Support Fund, up to $5,000. The Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Support Fund allows students to focus on their research and education by alleviating the financial burden of research costs, conference attendance, professional development and more.
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Basketball Managers Endowed Scholarship Fund
Gifts to the Basketball Managers Endowed Scholarship Fund will be matched up to $5,000 by Cory Sims.
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CEAS Dean's Discretionary Fund
Gifts to the CEAS Dean's Discretionary Fund will be matched personally by Dean John Weidner, up to $5,000. Donations to this fund allow Dean Weidner to use them in driving the strategic direction of the college and supporting our mission of educating students and creating and disseminating knowledge.
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The College of Engineering and Applied Science Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund
Gifts to the CEAS Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund will be matched by the CEAS Alumni Board, up to $5,000. One of only a handful of scholarships available to upperclassmen, these funds provide critical support to students who are no longer on co-op and provides financial support during their final year on-campus.
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Cronin Career Scholars Fund
All gifts to the Cronin Career Scholars Fund will be matched up to $2,000 by American Modern.
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Jennifer Lauren Wheatley Scholarship Fund
All gifts to the Jennifer Lauren Wheatley Scholarship Fund will be matched up to $2,000 by Pamela Wheatley. The Jennifer Lauren Wheatley Scholarship supports master's of social work students, honoring the legacy and passion of 2012 social work alumnae, Jennifer Lauren Wheatley.
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Law Scholarship Gift Fund
Gifts to the Law Scholarship Gift Fund will be matched up to $20,000 by Jack '71 and Kelly Donson. The Law Scholarship gift fund provides current-use scholarships to current law students in the College of Law.
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Lucy Oxley, MD African American Medical Student Scholarship Endowment
Gifts to the Lucy Oxley, MD African American Medical Student Scholarship Endowment will be matched up to $5,000 by a member of the Class of 1986.
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Probst Family Scholarship Fund
All gifts to the Probst Family Scholarship will be matched up to $10,000 by Brendan Murphy and Catherine Latimer. The Probst Family Endowed Scholarship Fund ensures the next generation of creatives can pursue their passion.
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Student Belonging and Inclusivity Programming Fund
All gifts to the Student Belonging and Inclusivity Programming Fund will be matched up to $2,500 by an anonymous donor.
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The UCBA Food Pantry Support Fund
All gifts to the UCBA Pantry Support Fund will be matched up to $5,000 thanks to our partnership with Ohio National Financial Services. The UCBA Food Pantry Support Fund provides free food, hygiene items and cleaning supplies to UC Blue Ash students in essential need.
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Kickoff Challenge (Tuesday 12-1 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most gifts in the first hour of UC Day of Giving will receive an additional $1,000.
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The Red and Black Challenge (Tuesday 1-2 p.m.)
Every donor who makes a gift during this hour will be placed in a drawing. The fund supported by the winner will receive an additional $500.
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 3-5 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 3-5 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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The Oh Varsity Challenge (Tuesday 6-7 p.m.)
Every donor who makes a gift during this period will be placed in a drawing. The fund supported by the winner will receive an additional $500.
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7th Anniversary Challenge
Tag 7 people that should make a gift in honor of our 7th UC Day! To participate in this challenge, tag @uofcincyalumni and include #BearcatsGive in your post. We'll randomly pick one winner to receive $500 to the fund of their choice and a UC prize pack!
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First-Time Donor Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
Every first-time donor who makes a gift on April 9 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
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Young Alumni Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
Alumni that graduated between 2014 and 2024 who make a gift on April 9 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 8-10 a.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link 8-10 a.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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Parents Challenge
When 100 parents make a gift, $750 is unlocked to the University of Cincinnati Student Emergency Fund.
100 Gift Goal
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The Final Countdown Challenge (Wednesday 11 a.m.-noon)
The fund that receives the most dollars during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
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#BearcatsGive Challenge
We'll randomly pick one winner during UC Day of Giving who uses #BearcatsGive and give $500 to the fund of their choice.
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Bearcats in the USA Challenge
The first donor in each state will win an additional $50 for the fund they supported.
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Arts & Sciences Global Citizenship Innovation Fund
Dean James Mack will be matching all gifts to the newly established Arts & Sciences Global Citizenship Innovation Fund, up to $5,000. The Arts & Sciences Global Citizenship Innovation Fund encourages interconnectedness with our global community on our campus and across the globe.
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Aviation Scholarship Fund
All gifts to the Aviation Scholarship Fund will be matched up to $2,000 by Sporty’s Foundation.
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CCMpower
Gifts to CCMpower will be matched up to $5,000 by CCMpower President-elect Rabbi Kenneth A. Kanter and Dr. Toni Kanter.
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The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund
All gifts to The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund will be matched up to $5,000 by Rebecca Costello. The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund is the Bearcat Bands’ initiative to put a quality instrument in the hands of every member.
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CincyUp Program Support Fund
All gifts to the CincyUp Program Support Fund will be matched up to $10,000 by the Harold Waller Charitable Foundation.
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Greater Cincinnati STEM Collaborative
Gifts to the Greater Cincinnati STEM Collaborative will be matched up to $5,000 by Kelly Dehan. The Greater Cincinnati STEM Collaborative’s mission is to prepare students to join the workforce through connected, robust STEM learning pathways.
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John McNay Memorial - Young Scholars Fund
All gifts to the John McNay Memorial – Young Scholars Fund will be matched up to $5,000 by the Ohio Conference of the American Association of University Professors. This fund for UCBA students majoring in History, Liberal Arts, or English memorializes Professor Emeritus Dr. John McNay who was among the most influential faculty members at UC and all of Ohio.
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Lawrence J. and Susan A. Johnson Scholarship Fund
Gifts to the Lawrence J. and Susan A. Johnson Scholarship Fund will be matched up to $6,000 by Gregory Hartmann.
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Paul Vail Post 4369 VFW Veteran's Scholarship Fund
All gifts to the Paul Vail Post 4369 VFW Veteran's Scholarship Fund will be matched up to $5,000 by the VFW Post 4369. This fund helps bridge the significant gaps between GI Bill and the true cost of education.
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Steele-Pierce Scholarship Fund
All gifts to the Steele-Pierce Scholarship will be matched up to $2,000 by Mary Ellen Steele-Pierce. This scholarship supports first-generation students at UC Clermont.
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UC Fund for Business
Gifts to the UC Fund for Business will be matched up to $10,000 by the Lindner College of Business, specifically to support student scholarships.
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US Veterans Fund
All gifts to the US Veterans Fund will be matched up to $5,000 by Douglas Carver. Returning veterans often find themselves with a unique set of challenges and life demands. This fund helps bridge the significant gaps between the GI Bill and the true cost of education
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 12-2 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between noon to 2 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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Bearcat for Life Challenge (Tuesday 2-3 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most alumni gifts during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
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Boldly Bearcat Challenge (Tuesday 5-6 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most dollars during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenges (Tuesday 6-8 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link 6-8 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 9-11 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 9-11 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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Alumni Couple Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
UC alumni couples who make a gift on April 9 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
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All-Nighter Challenge (Tuesday 10 p.m.-Wednesday 7 a.m.)
The fund that receives the most gifts overnight will receive an additional $1,000
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Tower of Strength Challenge (Wednesday 10-11 a.m.)
The fund that receives the most dollars during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
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Skyline Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon)
Every donor who makes a gift in this period will be placed in a drawing. The winner will receive an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a $100 gift card to skyline.
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Unlock the Bearcat Spirit Squads
Want to see the Bearcat Spirit Squads perform today on Facebook? When we reach 1,819 gifts, we'll make it happen!
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1819 Challenge
The 1,819th gift will receive an additional $500 to that fund.
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 10 a.m. to noon wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
UC Day of Giving Donors
Rank State Gifts
1 OH 26
2 KY 4
3 CA 3
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