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Big Give 2026
Mechanical Engineering Fund
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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.
Past Events
Berkeley Engineering 100 Gift Challenge
Unlock $1,500 for Berkeley Engineering with 100 gifts: Raymond Ma will donate $1,500 to programs like student clubs which enhance applied learning and leadership skills once 100 gifts are made to Berkeley Engineering.
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Berkeley Engineering 300 Gift Challenge
Unlock $2,500 for Berkeley Engineering with 300 gifts: Bill and Helen Trac will donate $2,500 to support services like the Engineering Mentorship Program once 300 gifts are made to Berkeley Engineering.
300 / 300 Gifts
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Berkeley Engineering 500 Gift Challenge
Once 500 gifts are reached, Cal parents Swarna Umesh and Balu Nagaraju will donate $2,500 to the Berkeley Engineering Fund in honor of their child, Shamak Gowda.
500 / 500 Gifts
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$12,000 for 625 gifts to Berkeley Engineering
The Agrawal family will donate $12,000 to support programs like free tutoring in over 40 Engineering classes if 625 gifts are made to Berkeley Engineering.
625 / 625 Gifts
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Unlock $13,000 for Engineering Student Support with 650 gifts
The Avedon and Kelly family will donate $13,000 to support student services like academic advising once 650 gifts are made to Berkeley Engineering.
650 / 650 Gifts
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Unlock $27,500 for Berkeley Engineering
When 675 donors give to Berkeley Engineering, a group of loyal annual supporters will contribute $27,500 to strengthen Berkeley Engineering’s student support programs—helping our engineers excel.
675 / 675 Gifts
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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)
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,000 | CalSol (Solar Car Project) | 1,119 |
| 2 | $7,500 | Formula Electric at Berkeley | 934 |
| 3 | $4,000 | The Cal Band Annual Fund | 483 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Haas School of Business Fund | 441 |
| 5 | The Berkeley Basic Needs Fund | 357 | |
| 6 | Engineers and Mentors of Berkeley | 335 | |
| 7 | The Cal Parents Fund | 327 | |
| 8 | Intermission Orchestra at Berkeley | 320 | |
| 9 | The Friends of Cal Crew Fund | 303 | |
| 10 | The Berkeley Engineering Fund | 287 | |
| 11 | The Botanical Garden Annual Fund | 267 | |
| 12 | Industrial Engineering & Operations Research Fund | 261 | |
| 13 | The PUENTE Project Fund | 238 | |
| 14 | Football Strategic Opportunity and Excellence Fund | 219 | |
| 15 | The Cal Fund | 218 |
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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)
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,250 | CalSol (Solar Car Project) | 86 |
| 2 | $500 | The Cal Band Annual Fund | 66 |
| 3 | The Berkeley Basic Needs Fund | 63 | |
| 4 | Haas School of Business Fund | 61 | |
| 5 | The Library Fund | 42 | |
| 6 | The Friends of Cal Crew Fund | 37 | |
| 7 | Football Strategic Opportunity and Excellence Fund | 37 | |
| 8 | The Women's Lacrosse Fund | 34 | |
| 9 | The Botanical Garden Annual Fund | 34 | |
| 10 | The Berkeley Engineering Fund | 33 | |
| 11 | LETTERS & SCIENCE LEADERSHIP FUND | 31 | |
| 12 | Civil & Environmental Engineering Fund | 31 | |
| 13 | The Cal Fund | 30 | |
| 14 | Women's Basketball Strategic Opportunity and Excellence Fund | 30 | |
| 15 | The Berkeley Law Fund | 25 |
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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). WINNERS: First place: Haas School of Business Fund, second place: Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry Annual Fund!
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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)
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | The Cal Band Annual Fund | 114 |
| 2 | $1,500 | Formula SAE | 56 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Formula Electric at Berkeley | 45 |
| 4 | SKY Campus Happiness Club at Berkeley | 29 | |
| 5 | The Botanical Garden Annual Fund | 27 | |
| 6 | The Berkeley Basic Needs Fund | 26 | |
| 7 | Zahanat | 24 | |
| 8 | The Friends of Cal Crew Fund | 23 | |
| 9 | Haas School of Business Fund | 22 | |
| 10 | Industrial Engineering & Operations Research Fund | 20 | |
| 11 | The Cal Fund | 20 | |
| 12 | The Rausser College Fund for Natural Resources | 19 | |
| 13 | CalSol (Solar Car Project) | 19 | |
| 14 | Ancient Greek and Roman Studies | 17 | |
| 15 | The Berkeley Engineering Fund | 14 |
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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. WINNERS: Neurotechnology at Berkeley, Materials Science and Engineering Fund, Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
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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. WINNER: The Intermission Orchestra
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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. WINNER: Department of Mechanical Engineering
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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. WINNER: Undergraduate Moot Court Team
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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.
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AREA WITH THE MOST UNIQUE DONORS
The schools, colleges, and programs with the most unique donors. Bragging rights only.
| Rank | Area of Giving | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student Groups (A-M) | 4,680 |
| 2 | College of Letters & Science | 2,210 |
| 3 | Cal Athletics | 1,885 |
| 4 | Student Groups (N-Z) | 1,268 |
| 5 | Berkeley Engineering | 1,122 |
| 6 | Haas School of Business | 905 |
| 7 | Increasing Diversity and Opportunity at Cal | 750 |
| 8 | Excellence in Research | 556 |
| 9 | Rausser College of Natural Resources | 554 |
| 10 | Other Areas to Support | 505 |
| 11 | Undergraduate Scholarships and Student Affairs | 496 |
| 12 | Berkeley Law | 477 |
| 13 | University Library | 415 |
| 14 | Berkeley School of Education | 347 |
| 15 | School of Public Health | 337 |
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Berkeley Engineering 200 Gift Challenge
Unlock $2400 for Berkeley Engineering with 200 gifts: Ken Nishimura and Judy Huang will donate $2,400 to support programs like Undergraduate Research once 200 gifts are made to Berkeley Engineering.
200 / 200 Gifts
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Berkeley Engineering 400 Gift Challenge
Unlock $2,500 for Berkeley Engineering with 400 gifts: Akshay Krishnamurthy will donate $2,500 to support programs like additional instructional support for CS classes once 400 gifts are made to Berkeley Engineering.
400 / 400 Gifts
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$10,000 for 600 gifts to Berkeley Engineering
Mitsuru and Lucinda Igarashi will donate $10,000 to support areas such as faculty recruitment once 600 gifts are made to Berkeley Engineering.
600 / 600 Gifts
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Berkeley Engineering Challenge
An anonymous donor couple have offered to make a gift of $15,000 to the Berkeley Engineering Fund, once 700 gifts have been made to support Berkeley Engineering. This challenge is offered in honor of Professor Bob Brayton.
700 / 700 Gifts
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Unlock $2,500 for Engineering Student Support with 725 Gifts
Cal alum, Peter Cheung '69, MS '71 will donate $2,500 to the College when 725 gifts are made to Berkeley Engineering.
725 / 725 Gifts
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Unlock $5,000 for Mechanical Engineering with 50 Gifts
Arthur and Luisa Li will donate $5,000 to support the Mechanical Engineering department once 50 gifts are made.
50 / 50 Gifts
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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. WINNERS: Project RISHI and CalSol!
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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)
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4,500 | Engineers and Mentors of Berkeley | 309 |
| 2 | $2,000 | Intermission Orchestra at Berkeley | 262 |
| 3 | $1,000 | CalSol (Solar Car Project) | 147 |
| 4 | Formula Electric at Berkeley | 105 | |
| 5 | The Cal Parents Fund | 98 | |
| 6 | Zahanat | 74 | |
| 7 | Jugger at Berkeley | 72 | |
| 8 | Haas School of Business Fund | 68 | |
| 9 | Industrial Engineering & Operations Research Fund | 48 | |
| 10 | The Berkeley Basic Needs Fund | 38 | |
| 11 | Azaad | 38 | |
| 12 | The Friends of Cal Crew Fund | 37 | |
| 13 | Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry Annual Fund | 36 | |
| 14 | The Berkeley Engineering Fund | 35 | |
| 15 | Football Strategic Opportunity and Excellence Fund | 34 |
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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)
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | Formula SAE | 124 |
| 2 | $1,500 | Space Technologies and Rocketry (STAR) | 88 |
| 3 | $1,000 | The Cal Band Annual Fund | 48 |
| 4 | Formula Electric at Berkeley | 48 | |
| 5 | The Friends of Cal Crew Fund | 39 | |
| 6 | The Cal Alumni Association Fund | 38 | |
| 7 | The Berkeley Basic Needs Fund | 36 | |
| 8 | CalSol (Solar Car Project) | 34 | |
| 9 | Computer Science Mentors | 33 | |
| 10 | The Botanical Garden Annual Fund | 29 | |
| 11 | The Cal Fund | 28 | |
| 12 | Women's Basketball Strategic Opportunity and Excellence Fund | 27 | |
| 13 | The Berkeley Engineering Fund | 24 | |
| 14 | The Rausser College Fund for Natural Resources | 24 | |
| 15 | The Berkeley Law Fund | 23 |
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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)
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7,000 | Formula Electric at Berkeley | 334 |
| 2 | $3,000 | CalSol (Solar Car Project) | 220 |
| 3 | $1,000 | The Cal Band Annual Fund | 71 |
| 4 | The PUENTE Project Fund | 68 | |
| 5 | Undergraduate Moot Court Team | 54 | |
| 6 | Haas School of Business Fund | 40 | |
| 7 | Open Project | 33 | |
| 8 | Daily Cal Endowment Fund | 25 | |
| 9 | The Botanical Garden Annual Fund | 24 | |
| 10 | The Berkeley Basic Needs Fund | 20 | |
| 11 | Rhetoric | 20 | |
| 12 | The Cal Parents Fund | 17 | |
| 13 | The Rausser College Fund for Natural Resources | 16 | |
| 14 | Prytanean Women's Honor Society | 16 | |
| 15 | Industrial Engineering & Operations Research Fund | 15 |
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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. WINNERS: Project RISHI, Project RISHI, CDSS Data Science Undergraduate Studies Fund
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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. WINNER: STEM at UC Berkeley CEP
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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. WINNER: Cal Band
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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! WINNERS: Azure, Cal Hiking and Outdoor Society, Latines in Film and Television
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AREAS WITH THE MOST MONEY RAISED
The schools, colleges, and programs with the most money raised. Bragging rights only.
| Rank | Areas of Giving | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haas School of Business | $2,352,900.04 |
| 2 | Cal Athletics | $2,228,037.06 |
| 3 | Berkeley Engineering | $1,601,997.82 |
| 4 | College of Letters & Science | $878,126.47 |
| 5 | School of Public Health | $729,407.00 |
| 6 | University Library | $550,044.00 |
| 7 | Berkeley Law | $535,752.28 |
| 8 | Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science | $525,079.00 |
| 9 | Increasing Diversity and Opportunity at Cal | $499,024.96 |
| 10 | Student Groups (A-M) | $413,056.89 |
| 11 | Rausser College of Natural Resources | $382,162.66 |
| 12 | College of Chemistry | $232,539.00 |
| 13 | Other Areas to Support | $226,945.68 |
| 14 | Excellence in Research | $220,891.00 |
| 15 | School of Information | $150,855.00 |
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