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Most Donors During Big Give
Top 5 funds with the most unique donors during the 24 hours of Big Give win additional prize money ($10,000; $5,000; $3,000; $2,000; $1,000).
Rank
Prize
Department
Donors
1
$10,000
UC Berkeley Model United Nations (UCBMUN)
697
2
$5,000
The Cal Band Annual Fund
641
3
$3,000
Formula Electric at Berkeley
566
4
$2,000
The Cal Fund (Chancellor's Priority)
477
5
$1,000
Azaad
444
6
Berkeley Engineering Fund
406
7
Haas School of Business Fund
405
8
Cinematic Arts and Production Club
373
9
The Cal Parents Fund
350
10
The Botanical Garden Annual Fund
242
11
Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry Annual Fund
236
12
Eta Kappa Nu
231
13
The Library Fund
228
14
Men's Crew
222
15
Berkeley Law Fund
203
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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. WINNER: Cal Band
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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST: Most Creative Pet Post | 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Most creative post of a pet promoting Cal on Twitter or Instagram wins $500. Include #CalBigGive and program hashtag. WINNER: Intermission Orchestra at Berkeley
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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST: Random Picture Sporting Cal Gear | 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Random original post on Twitter or Instagram of you, family and/or friends wearing Cal gear wins $500. Include #CalBigGive and program hashtag. WINNER: Volunteer Health Interpreters Organization
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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST: Random Throwback Thursday Photo | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Random original post of your Cal Throwback Thursday (TBT) photo on Instagram or Twitter wins $500. Include #CalBigGive, #TBT, and program hashtag. WINNER: Helix @ Berkeley
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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. WINNER: Cinematic Arts & Production Club
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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST: Most Creative Child Post | 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Most creative post of a future Golden Bear promoting Cal on Twitter or Instagram wins $500. Include #CalBigGive and program hashtag. WINNER: Space Enterprise at Berkeley
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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST: Thank Your Berkeley Star | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Random original Tweet or Instagram photo of a Berkeley professor, student, alum, club, or parent that has starred in your life wins $500. Please tag two of your favorite Cal people (not required, but highly encouraged — show them some love) and include #CalBigGive and the program hashtag. WINNER: Eta Kappa Nu
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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST: Why Do You Give? | 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Random original Tweet or Instagram post that fills in the blank: "I give to # [Program hashtag] for #CalBigGive bc ________________ " wins $500. WINNER: Bioprinting at Berkeley
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Funds with the Most Dollars All Day
These are the funds with the most dollars during Big Give. Bragging rights only.