Matches and Contests

Help our community shine brighter. Don’t miss the chance to multiply your impact and reach for the stars, thanks to gift matching opportunities and contests from some of our most generous donors.

Upcoming Events

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AREA WITH THE MOST UNIQUE DONORS
The schools, colleges, and programs with the most unique donors. Bragging rights only.
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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)
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MOST DONORS | High Noon at the Campanile | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Top 3 funds with the most unique donors win additional prize money. ($4,500; $2,000; $1,000)
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MOST DONORS | The Dinner Bell | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Top 3 funds with the most unique donors win additional prize money. ($3,000; $1,500; $1,000)
Fund Designation (1081)
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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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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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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST | Brightest Blue and Gold Memory | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
On Instagram, share your favorite memory with us from your time at Cal. Include your program hashtag and #CalBigGive. A randomly chosen post wins $350 for its featured program. AI generated photos will not be considered.
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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST | Friends of Oski | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
On Instagram, share a photo of a spirited little one (child or pet) cheering for Cal. Include your program hashtag and #CalBigGive. A randomly chosen post wins $350 for their respective program. AI generated photos will not be considered.
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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST | Big Laughs | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
On Instagram, share the funniest joke or meme about your favorite program that’s participating in Big Give. Include your program hashtag and #CalBigGive. A randomly chosen post wins $350 for their respective program.
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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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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 DONORS | Early Bears | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Top 2 funds with the most unique donors win additional prize money. ($1,250; $500)
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MOST DONORS | Happy Hour | 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Top 3 funds with the most unique donors win additional prize money. ($3,000; $1,500; $1,000)
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MOST DONORS | The Big 3 by 8 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Top 3 funds with the most unique donors win additional prize money. ($7,000; $3,000; $1,000)
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RANDOM YOU+2 AMBASSADORS | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
3 random ambassadors that meet the criteria for You+2 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. 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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MOST FACULTY & STAFF DONORS | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fiat Lux Faculty & Staff! Top 2 funds with the most unique faculty and staff donors (be sure to select "faculty/staff" as your affiliation when you donate) win additional prize money. ($1,500; $750)
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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTESTS | Starstruck Snapshots | 10 a.m. to noon
On Instagram, share the best optical illusion photos you've taken on campus, or any fun moments at Cal that keep you smiling brightly. Include your program hashtag and #CalBigGive, and let us know this is a starstuck snapshot! A randomly chosen post wins $350 for their respective program. AI generated photos will not be considered.
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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST | Show Your Cal Spirit | Noon to 2 p.m.
On Instagram, share a photo of you and/or your friends in your best Cal gear. Include your program hashtag and #CalBigGive. A randomly chosen post wins $350 for their respective program. AI generated photos will not be considered.
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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.