Name: Black & Gold Giving Day
Start: 2025-02-26T21:45:00-0500
End: 2025-03-05T23:59:00-0500
Location: Black & Gold Giving Day

OU Challenges & Matches

Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

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Night Owl Oakland University Credit Union Match

The Oakland University Credit Union has generously provided $100,000 in matching funds for Black & Gold Giving Day! To encourage fairness, we will be releasing half the funds 12:00am (Night Owl) and the other half at 6:00am (Early Bird). That means all gifts to all funds will be matched up to $1,000 starting at 12:00am! Thanks, OUCU!

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OUCU Deserves Credit Challenge

2 donors who thanked OUCU and posted it to social media with the hashtag #OUCUDeservesCredit between midnight and 10:00pm will earn an additional $1,000 in matching funds. Disclaimer: Please note that the privacy settings on your personal social media accounts may prevent us from seeing your posts. We cannot count your participation in the competition if we cannot view your submission due to these settings. Consider adjusting your settings for specific Giving Day posts to ensure your entry is counted. Thank you!

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Early Morning Social Media Stars!

2 lucky individuals who make a gift and share #Give2OU on social media before 10:00 A.M. will earn an additional $500 in matching funds. Disclaimer: Please note that the privacy settings on your personal social media accounts may prevent us from seeing your posts. We cannot count your participation in the competition if we cannot view your submission due to these settings. Consider adjusting your settings for specific Giving Day posts to ensure your entry is counted. Thank you!

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OUCU Students Glow for Gold!

$500 will be awarded to the fund that receives the most student donations between 9am and 10pm.

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Golden Hour Alumni Challenge

$1,000 will be donated to the program with the most alumni donors between 4-5 PM!

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Power Hour Coffee Break!

One individual who makes a gift between 9:00am-10:00am will earn an additional $500 in matching funds.

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Climb Higher with OUCU Match

OUCU is offering $2,375 to match donations for the 2025 Class Gift Scholarship (Senior Class Gift Fund (30482) OR Graduate School Class Gift Fund (DGSCG-OU). Graduating students who contribute can climb the Elliott Tower in April, but all donors are welcome.

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OU Faculty, Staff, & Retirees Challenge

One OU faculty member, staff member, or retiree who makes a gift before noon will earn an additional $500 in matching funds.

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3 O'Clock Thunderstorm

The fund with the most donors between 3-4pm wins $600. The fund with the second most donors wins $300.

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Baseball Gifts Fund Match

Thanks to RJ Orozco, gifts to the Baseball Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000! Thank you, RJ!

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Rec Well Safety Training Fund Match

Thanks to TMP Architecture, gifts to the Rec Well Safety Training Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, TMP Architecture!

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Patrick Missodey Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship Endowment Fund Match

Thanks to Dana Parke, gifts to the Patrick Missodey Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship Endowment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Dana!

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Maxwell D. Schein Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to Lisa Schein and Brad Wolfbauer, gifts to the Maxwell D. Schein Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Lisa and Brad!

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Graduate School Finish Line Endowed Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to Doug Templeton, Andrea Bittinger, Debbie Pruent and Jeff VanHoorne, gifts to the Graduate School Finish Line Endowed Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,600! Thank you, Doug, Andrea, Debbie and Jeff!

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Enduring Legacy Endowment for Kresge Library Fund Match

Thanks to two generous donors, gifts to the Enduring Legacy Endowment for Kresge Library Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000!

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Meadow Brook Hall Gifts and Donations Match

Thanks to Teckla Rhoads, Art Griggs, Patrick Brown, Story John, William John, Eugene Hopkins, Tara Michener, and Randall Engle, gifts to the Meadow Brook Hall Gifts and Donations Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $6,050! Thank you to all of these generous donors!

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Anna & Keith Tack Finish with Honor Endowed Fund Match

Thanks to Anna and Keith Tack, gifts to the Anna & Keith Tack Finish with Honor Endowed Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000! Thank you, Anna and Keith!

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Helander Social Impact Scholarship Match

Thanks to Aaron Helander, gifts to the Helander Social Impact Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Aaron!

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Cayla Rose Carr Memorial Fund Match

Thanks to David and Lisa Carr, gifts to the Cayla Rose Carr Memorial Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, David and Lisa!

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Michael Alan Gerus Memorial Scholarship Match

Thanks to Annette Gerus, gifts to the The Michael Alan Gerus Memorial Scholarship will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Annette!

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Dr. Judy Didion Grad Nursing Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to Dale O'Hara, gifts to the Dr. Judy Didion Grad Nursing Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Dale!

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University Recreation and Well-Being Fund Match

Thanks to Fitness Things, gifts to the University Recreation and Well-Being Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Fitness Things!

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CMI Student Retention Gift Fund Match

Thanks to the OU Black Alumni Chapter, gifts to the CMI Student Retention Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500! Thank you, OU BAC!

Starts after Early Bird Oakland University Credit Union Match

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SBA Summer Camp Fund Match

Thanks to a generous gift from Kenneth and Kimberly Janke, gifts to the School of Business Administration Gift Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,100 total.

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Golden Grizzly Spirit Award Fund Match

Thanks to Ryan Mostiller, gifts to the Golden Grizzly Spirit Award Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Ryan!

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Marie Cheng-Yi King Scholarship for Physical Therapy Endowment Fund Match

Thanks to Christopher King, gifts to the Marie Cheng-Yi King Scholarship for Physical Therapy Endowment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Christopher!

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Early Bird Oakland University Credit Union Match

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First Time Donor Match

First-time donor gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $100 each (for a total of $5,000).

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Black & Gold Photo Competition!

Post a photo on social media 12:00 am and 10:00 PM using the hashtags #Give2OU and #ThisisOU showing off your OU pride in Black & Gold (selfies, partners, pets, kids, and creativity all welcome!). 4 submissions will randomly be chosen to earn $250 toward the fund of their choice. Disclaimer: Please note that the privacy settings on your personal social media accounts may prevent us from seeing your posts. We cannot count your participation in the competition if we cannot view your submission due to these settings. Consider adjusting your settings for specific Giving Day posts to ensure your entry is counted. Thank you!

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Golden Donors Challenge!

Every hour between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM one random donor will recieve and additonal $250 matching to their fund of choice. (4 donors total)

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Calling all OU Young Alumni Challenge!

2 OU young alum (age 35 years and younger within 10 years of graduation) who makes a gift by 8:00 PM will earn an additional $500 in matching funds.

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Proud Parents Power Hour

OU Parents' gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $50 each, between 10am and 11am (for a total of $1,000).

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Happy Hour Hustle

The fund that receives the most gifts between 5-6pm will earn an additional $500 in matching funds. The fund that receives the second most gifts between 5-6pm will earn an additional $250 in matching funds.

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A+ Ambassadors

2 OU Giving Day Ambassadors who make a gift by 2:00pm will earn an additional $500 in matching funds.

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Women's Tennis Gifts Fund Match

Thanks to David Brown, gifts to the Women's Tennis Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, David!

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Softball Gifts Fund Match

Thanks to Christopher Stelma, Lou Proietti, and Erin Stelma, gifts to the Softball Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000! Thank you, Christopher, Lou, and Erin!

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G&T Gamboa Behavior & Ecology Student Research Endowment Fund Match

Thanks to George & Teresa Gamboa, gifts to the G&T Gamboa Behavior & Ecology Student Research Endowment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000! Thank you, George & Teresa!

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Interdisciplinary Studies Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to a generous donor, gifts to the Interdisciplinary Studies Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you for shining a light on OU on this special day!

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Don and Jan O'Dowd Endowed Graduate Student Award Fund Match

Thanks to Kelly Brault, gifts to the Don and Jan O'Dowd Endowed Graduate Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500! Thank you, Kelly!

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Library Gifts Fund Match

Thanks to Michael and Penny Nyberg, gifts to the Library Gifts Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500! Thank you, Michael and Penny!

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Meadow Brook Hall Garden Club Gift Fund Match

Thanks to Lisa Drummond and Mary Beth Snyder, gifts to the Meadow Brook Hall Garden Club Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Lisa and Mary Beth!

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OU Center for Autism Outreach Services Match

Thanks to Lillybrook Counseling Services, gifts to the OU Center for Autism Outreach Services Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Lillybrook Counseling Services!

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The Babi First Generation Accounting and Finance Student Scholarship Match

Thanks to John Babi, gifts to the Babi First Generation Accounting and Finance Student Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, John!

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Tapestry Scholarship for Organizational Leadership and Human Resource Development Students Match

Thanks to David Strubler, gifts to the Tapestry Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, David!

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Future Educators Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to Cheryl McGinnis, gifts to the Future Educators Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Cheryl!

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Michele and Karl Plattenberger Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Endowment Fund Match

Thanks to Michele Plattenberger, gifts to the Michele and Karl Plattenberger Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Endowment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Michele!

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Marisa Scibilia Pioneer Nursing Endowment Fund Match

Thanks to Marisa Scibilia, gifts to the Marisa Scibilia Pioneer Nursing Endowment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Marisa!

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OU Student Food Pantry/Golden Grizzlies Pantry Fund Match

Thanks to Kroger, gifts to the OU Student Food Pantry/Golden Grizzlies Pantry Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000! Thank you, Kroger!

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Dr. Karl D. Gregory Endowed Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to the OU Black Alumni Chapter, gifts to the Dr. Karl D. Gregory Endowed Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500! Thank you, OU BAC!

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Student Housing Experience Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to Renique Kersh and Lynne Lombard, gifts to the Student Housing Experience Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500! Thank you, Renique and Lynne!

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Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Fund Match

Thanks to Beth Benson, Judy Hegelund, Michael Lerchenfeldt, Datara Michener, Judy Pritchett, Robert Ray, Christopher Van Dan Elzen and Kaniqua Welch gifts to the Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $660!

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Ishaaq Jones Pay-it-Forward Scholarship Fund for MPA Students Match

CHALLENGE ALERT: If 5 donors support the Ishaaq Jones Pay-it-Forward Scholarship Fund today, it will unlock a generous gift from Izzy Jones in the amount of $1,000!

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