WRITE YOUR STORY IN BERKELEY'S STARS

On Thursday, March 12, 2026, we invite the entire Cal community — alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends — to help Berkeley shine brighter than ever during Big Give.

This annual 24-hour event celebrates our collective power to inspire innovation, advance life-changing research, and brighten the future for countless students. During Big Give, while contests and matches create friendly competition, it’s your generosity that truly shines as we empower UC Berkeley to change the world.

Show your Berkeley pride on Thursday, March 12 and share with the Cal community how you’re helping Berkeley’s light shine brighter than ever before: Tell us on social media how Berkeley’s brilliance gleams in your eyes. Get a head start by checking out our 2026 contest preview and by signing up for the You+2 program: Become an Ambassador, make a gift, and get two friends to give via your unique link to earn exclusive Cal swag.

Your commitment to UC Berkeley means the world to us. See you March 12!

Become a Big Give Ambassador!

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MOST UNIQUE DONORS | Top 4 for Big Give

The top 4 funds with the most unique donors during the 24 hours of Big Give, 9 p.m. March 11 through 9 p.m. March 12, win additional prize money! ($15,000; $7,500; $,4,000; $1,000)

Fund Designation (1091)

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GO BIG FOR STUDENTS | Most Donors to Student Groups + Sport Clubs | Entire Big Give

The top 3 student groups or sports clubs with the most unique donors wins during Big Give, from 9 p.m. March 12 through 9 p.m. March 13! ($1,000; $500; $250)

Student Group or Club Sport (1184)

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AREAS WITH THE MOST MONEY RAISED

The schools, colleges, and programs with the most money raised. Bragging rights only.

Areas of Giving (35)

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MOST INTERNATIONAL DONORS | Global Gold | 9 p.m. March 11 to 9 a.m. March 12

Top 2 funds with the most unique international donors win additional $750 in prize money.

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BIG GIVE REELS CONTEST

Reel in the most views on Instagram during Big Give week, and you might win prize money for your student org or fund of choice!

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STUDENT GROUPS + SPORT CLUBS | MOST DONORS | 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 11

Top 3 student groups or sports clubs with the most unique donors in the first hour of Big Give win additional prize money. ($7,000; $4,500; $,1500)

Student Group or Sport Club (1184)

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AREA WITH THE MOST UNIQUE DONORS

The schools, colleges, and programs with the most unique donors. Bragging rights only.

Area of Giving (35)

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RANDOM YOU+2 AMBASSADORS | 9 p.m. March 11 to 9 a.m. March 12

3 random ambassadors that meet the criteria for You+2 during the first half of Big Give will win $500 in additional prize money to the affinity area they selected in the Ambassador Dashboard or the area that they supported.

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BIG GIVE LIVE!

A special, in-person trivia event where students can win prize money! Answer Cal trivia on Kahoot and your student org or fund of choice can win a cash prize. This event is for students only. If you'd like to attend, email biggive@berkeley.edu.

Participating Groups