Bearcats Athletics

As a member of the Big 12 Conference, every competitive advantage matters for our 450 plus student-athletes. Your support is vital in helping us provide the needed resources to ensure that each student-athlete has the tools they need to compete at the highest level.

ATHLETICS IMPACT FUND
The future of Cincinnati Athletics depends on the ability to recruit and retain the very best student-athletes. As the college sports landscape continues to evolve, we must rally to meet the challenges ahead. Every dollar donated to the Athletics Impact Fund up to $100,000 will be matched by the Herche Family Foundation.


UCATS will reward 5 Priority Points per $100 for every donation made to the Athletics Impact Fund during the UC Day of Giving Campaign.

Additional funds that need your support:
Gifts to Sport-Specific Funds keep our Bearcats dreaming and achieving. Each of our 18 varsity sports offer development funds created with the sole intention of elevating each team to support our mission to achieve Next Level Success. These funds will be crucial to the continued growth and development of our student-athletes and department.

UCATS will reward 2 Priority Points per $100 for every donation to Sport-Specific funds and all other Athletics funds gifts.

Please note: UC Day of Giving priority points will not be added to your account until mid-May.

 


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

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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 8 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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Athletics Impact Fund
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Athletics Impact Fund
Gifts to the Athletics Impact fund will be matched up to $100,000 by the Herche Family Foundation.
$1,000 MATCHED
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1819 Challenge
The 1,819th gift will receive an additional $500 to that fund.
$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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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 12-2 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between noon to 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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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 (195)
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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 (195)
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenges (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
Fund Designation (195)
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Skyline Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon)
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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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
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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Alumni Couple Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
UC alumni couples who make a gift on April 8 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 2014 and 2024 who make a gift on April 8 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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8th Anniversary Challenge
Tag 8 people that should make a gift in honor of our 8th UC Day! To participate in this challenge, tag @uofcincyalumni and include #BearcatsGive in your post. We'll randomly pick one winner to receive $500 to the fund of their choice and a UC prize pack!
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#BearcatsGive Challenge
We'll randomly pick one winner during UC Day of Giving who uses #BearcatsGive and give $500 to the fund of their choice.
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Kickoff Challenge (Tuesday 12-1 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most gifts in the first hour of UC Day of Giving will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (195)
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The Red and Black Challenge (Tuesday 1-2 p.m.)
Every donor who makes a gift during this hour will be placed in a drawing. The fund supported by the winner will receive an additional $500.
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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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The Oh Varsity Challenge (Tuesday 6-7 p.m.)
Every donor who makes a gift during this period will be placed in a drawing. The fund supported by the winner will receive an additional $500.
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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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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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Tower of Strength Challenge (Wednesday 10-11 a.m.)
The fund that receives the most dollars during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (195)
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The Final Countdown Challenge (Wednesday 11 a.m.-noon)
The fund that receives the most gifts during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (195)
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