UC Day of Giving

This Is Our Moment! 

Your generosity powers UC’s future. From noon April 14 to noon April 15, UC Day of Giving celebrates what Bearcats can accomplish together. Every gift helps unlock opportunity and lasting impact.

UC Day of Giving is more than a single day on the calendar — it’s an annual event that drives lasting impact. Your participation helps fund student scholarships, advances innovative research, and strengthens the programs that elevate the entire UC community.


UC and UC Health employees can give via payroll deduction today. 



Help spread the word by checking out our UC Day of Giving Resource Page for graphics, copy, sample posts and more! 



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CCM Opportunity Fund
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CCM Opportunity Fund
All gifts to the CCM Opportunity Fund will be matched up to $10,000 by a caring friend of CCM.
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David L. Brown, PhD Memorial Endowment Fund
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David L. Brown, PhD Memorial Endowment Fund
Gifts to the David L. Brown, PhD Memorial Endowment Fund will go to a permanently endowed graduate student support fund, which will provide funding for scholarships, fellowships, travel and equipment purchases that enhance the research of the holder of the Randall J. Allemang Endowed Professorship in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Gifts will be matched up to $5,000 on behalf of Jan Leuridan, Bob Rost, Jeff Poland, Mike Lally, and Stu Shelley.
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Judge Beth Myers Public Interest Fellowship Endowment Fund
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Judge Beth Myers Public Interest Fellowship Endowment Fund
Judge Beth Myers Public Interest Fellowship Endowment Fund will be matched up to $10,000 by Myers for Judge Committee.
$50 MATCHED
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Timothy Freeman, MD, Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Timothy Freeman, MD, Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Gifts to the Timothy Freeman, MD, Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities will be matched up to $10,000 by Christopher Carr, PhD.
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Alumni Couple Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
UC alumni couples who make a gift on April 14 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
$750
Parents Challenge
When 100 parents make a gift, $750 is unlocked to the University of Cincinnati Student Emergency Fund.
100 Gift Goal
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#BearcatsGive Challenge
We'll randomly pick one winner who uses #BearcatsGive and give $500 to the fund of their choice.
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Save the Date Challenge
Help us spread the word about Day of Giving! Share the 2026 UC Day of Giving video on your organization’s or college’s social media channels to be entered in a drawing. Each post is one entry and the UC Alumni Association must be tagged at @uofcincyalumni. The winner will receive an additional $500 to the fund of their choice. Find the video at dayofgiving.uc.edu
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First Gift Challenge (Tuesday 12 p.m.)
The first donor to make a gift on UC Day of Giving will win an additional $500 for the fund they supported
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 12-2 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 12-2 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 3-5 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 3-5 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 6-8 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link 6-8 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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All-Nighter Challenge (Tuesday 10 p.m.-Wednesday 7 a.m.)
The fund that receives the most gifts overnight will receive an additional $1,000
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 8-10 a.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link 8-10 a.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 10 a.m. to noon wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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CEAS Alumni Board Endowed Scholarship Fund
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CEAS Alumni Board Endowed Scholarship Fund
Gifts to the CEAS Alumni Board Endowed Scholarship Fund will be matched by the CEAS Alumni Board, up to $5,000. One of only a handful of scholarships available to upperclassmen, these funds provide critical support to students who are no longer on co-op and offers financial support during their final year on-campus.
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Emeriti Activity Fund
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Emeriti Activity Fund
All gifts to the Emeriti Activity Fund will be matched up to $7,000 by anonymous UC emeriti.
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Professor Randall J. Allemang Endowed Faculty Support Fund
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Professor Randall J. Allemang Endowed Faculty Support Fund
Gifts to the Professor Randall J. Allemang Endowed Faculty Support Fund will go to establishing a permanently endowed professorship in the Mechanical Engineering department. Gifts will be matched up to $5,000 on behalf of Jan Leuridan, Bob Rost, Jeff Poland, Mike Lally, and Stu Shelley.
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Bearcats in the USA Challenge
The first donor in each state will win an additional $50 for the fund they supported.
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First-Time Donor Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
Every first-time donor who makes a gift on April 14 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
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Young Alumni Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
Alumni that graduated between 2015 and 2025 who make a gift on April 14 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
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Tag a Bearcat Challenge
Tag your Bearcat bestie that should make a gift in honor of UC Day of Giving! To participate in challenge, tag @uofcincyalumni and include #BearcatsGive in your comment. The more Bearcats you tag, the more chances you have to win. We’ll randomly pick one winner to receive $500 to the fund of their choice and a UC gift basket!
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1819 Challenge
The 1,819 gift will receive an additional $500 to that fund.
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Kickoff Challenge (Tuesday 12-2 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most gifts in the first tow hours of UC Day of Giving will receive an additional $1,000.
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Bearcat for Life Challenge (Tuesday 2-3 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most alumni gifts during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (161)
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Boldly Bearcat Challenge (Tuesday 5-6 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most dollars during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (161)
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 9-11 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 9-11 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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Skyline Challenge (Wednesday 8-10 a.m.)
Every donor who makes a gift in this period will be placed in a drawing. The winner will receive an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a $100 gift card to skyline.
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The Final Countdown Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon)
The fund that receives the most gifts during the last two hours will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (161)
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Last Gift Challenge
The last donor to make a gift on UC Day of Giving will win an additional $500 for the fund they supported.
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