THE STARS ARE ALIGNING

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, we invite our incredible Cal community — alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends like you all over the world — to show support for our shining star of a university. Contests and matches fuel competition, the hashtag #CalBigGive builds awareness and excitement, but it’s YOU and your dedication and generosity that make all the difference.

Show your Berkeley pride on March 9 and share with your Cal community how you’re helping Berkeley’s light shine brighter than ever before: Tell us on social media what makes Berkeley a star in your constellation; get a head start on this year’s contests by checking out our 2023 contest preview; and learn about becoming a Big Give Ambassador.

Your commitment to UC Berkeley means the world to us. See you March 9!

Participating Groups
Arts + Design Initiative Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive Berkeley Brain Initiative Berkeley Journalism Berkeley Law Berkeley Public Health Botanical Garden Cal Alumni Association (CAA) Cal Athletics Cal Fund Cal Parents Fund Cal Performances College of Chemistry College of Engineering College of Environmental Design College of Letters & Science Division of Computing, Data Science, & Society Excellence in Research Goldman School of Public Policy Graduate Division Graduate School of Education Haas School of Business Hearst Museum of Anthropology Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science Increasing Diversity and Opportunity at Cal International House Lawrence Hall of Science Other Areas to Support Rausser College of Natural Resources School of Information School of Social Welfare Sport Clubs Student Groups Undergraduate Education Undergraduate Scholarships and Student Affairs University Library
Leaderboard
Go Big for Students
The top 15 student groups or sport clubs with the most unique donors win.
Fund Designation (169)
Event
Ambassador with the Most Donors During Big Give
Ambassador with the most unique donors during Big Give wins $5,000 (awarded to the same fund the ambassador donated to, or selected affinity).
Event
Random Ambassador with 3+ Donors | 9 p.m. to 10 a.m., March 8-9
Random Ambassador with at least three unique donors wins $1,000 (awarded to the same fund the ambassador donated to, or selected affinity).
Event
Random Ambassador with 10+ Donors | 9 p.m. to 4 p.m., March 8-9
Random Ambassador with at least ten unique donors wins $2,000 (awarded to the same fund the ambassador donated to, or selected affinity).
Event
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST | Big Give Reels: March 6, 8 a.m. to March 9, 12 p.m.
Make an Instagram Reel promoting your fund! You can post as early as 8 a.m. Monday (3/6), and the IG Reel with the most views by 12pm on Big Give wins $500. Must tag @calstudentphilanthropy, include #CalBigGive, and your program hashtag. See full rules at https://bit.ly/bg-reels.
Leaderboard
Most Donors During Big Give
Top 5 funds with the most unique donors during the 24 hours of Big Give win additional prize money.
Department (827)
Event
Funds with the Most International Donors | 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. March 8-9
Top two funds with the most unique international donors win $1,500 each.
Event
Random Ambassador with 5+ Donors | 9 p.m. to 1 p.m., March 8-9
Random Ambassador with at least five unique donors wins $1,500 (awarded to the same fund the ambassador donated to, or selected affinity).
Event
Random Ambassador with 20+ Donors | 9 p.m. to 7 p.m., March 8-9
Random Ambassador with at least 20 unique donors wins $2,500 (awarded to the same fund the ambassador donated to, or selected affinity).
Event
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST: What's Your Favorite Memory? | 9 p.m. to 10 a.m.
Random original post on Twitter or Instagram that fills in the blank, "My favorite memory at Berkeley is _____________________" wins $500. Include #CalBigGive and your program hashtag.
Rank State Gifts
1 NONE 0
1 AA 0
1 AE 0
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