Questions and Answers
Below you will find answers to many common questions about OAKLAND UNIVERSITY GIVING DAY.
How does the Oakland University Credit Union (OUCU) match work?
Oakland University Credit Union (OUCU) has generously provided $100,000 in matching funds for Giving Day. Beginning at 6:00 am EST on February 25th, 2026, individual* donors can make a gift to the fund of their choice for an opportunity for their gift to be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000. This match is available until the OUCU matching funds are depleted.
*Each individual is eligible for up to $1,000 max of from the OUCU match (while funds last). Spouses may be eligible for matching funds if they use a credit card in their own name.
How can I make sure my gift qualifies for the OUCU match?
To be eligible for the OUCU match, your gift must be:
- Made online
- Submitted through the Giving Day website
- Completed at or after the 6:00 a.m. match drop
- Made during the live match window
How do I make a gift?
You can make your gift by clicking the "Give Now" button at the top of this page. Use the dropdown menu to select the fund you'd like to support, enter your payment information, and click "submit."
If you would like to select more than one designation, select + Add another gift to your donation on the giving page.
Why don’t DAF or IRA gifts qualify for the OUCU match?
The OUCU match is only available for online gifts made directly through the Giving Day website during the live match drop at 6:00 am on Giving Day.
To ensure fairness and accuracy, only online, time-stamped gifts made during the match window are eligible.
Offline gifts — including DAF distributions, IRA/QCD gifts, checks, and wire transfers — cannot qualify.
Do matching funds count toward the day's total?
Yes! The more you give, the more we receive from the Oakland University Credit Union (up to $100,000 total).
Check out the Challenges tab to learn about additional matches taking place throughout the day to benefit specific funds. Each match has its own parameters; be sure to check for any additional restrictions.
Why is there a request for contributions? Doesn't tuition already help cover the university's expenses?
Tuition alone covers the cost of about 81% of a full-time student's education. Gifts from donors fill the gaps and can mean the difference in completing a degree or not. We like to refer to philanthropic gifts as 'the frosting on the cupcake' because they make everything about the student experience at OU that much better. Visit the Why Give to OU page to learn more about the impact of your gifts.
How do I find the fund I want to support?
Once you select 'Make a Gift!' you'll be taken to a giving form. At the top of the form, there will be a School, College, Department or Program dropdown. Select "All OU Funds" and then click on the Fund Designation dropdown. Begin to type in the name of the fund you'd like to support. Once you see it, click on it and you're all set.
Will I receive more than one pair of OU socks if I give through multiple transactions?
No. Each Giving Day donor is eligible for one pair of socks, regardless of the number of transactions.
Can I designate how my donation will be used?
Absolutely! By selecting a designation at the top of this giving form, you're choosing a specific fund to support. Each fund was created for a different purpose and to support a different project or initiative at the University.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes! Online gifts will automatically receive a tax receipt via email and other gifts will receive one via US mail.
Still have questions?
Contact us at giving@oakland.edu
