Campaign: Sandhill Giving Day 2026 (Past)
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Sandhill Giving Day 2026 (Past)

Make a difference for Sandhill University all year long

Sandhill University
Sandhill University
Starts: January 7, 2026
Ends: January 9, 2026
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Thank you to all donors!

About Giving Day

Sandhill University's annual Giving Day is a year-long celebration of philanthropy that brings together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to support the causes they care about most.

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Your donation directly supports scholarships, research, campus improvements, and student programs that shape the next generation of leaders.

Join thousands of Hawks in making an impact!

Our Giving Day Impact

Live statistics from the campaign

Donations by Cause

See how donations are distributed across causes

Burrow Scholars Fund - SANDHILL
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Sandhill Science & Innovation Fund - SANDHILL
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Meerkat Field Studies Fund - SANDHILL
$0
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The Underground Ideas Fund - SANDHILL
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The Tunnels of Thought Fellowship - SANDHILL
$0
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Burrow Life Fund - SANDHILL
Burrow Life Fund
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Sandhill Access Fund - SANDHILL
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The Watchtower Wellness Fund - SANDHILL
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The Sentinel Success Fund - SANDHILL
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Paws & Claws Emergency Fund - SANDHILL
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Burrow Ball Fund - SANDHILL
Burrow Ball Fund
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Sandhill Spirit Fund - SANDHILL
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The Fast Dig Fund - SANDHILL
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The Scurry Squad Fund - SANDHILL
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The Dune Sustainability Fund - SANDHILL
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The Burrow Beautification Fund - SANDHILL
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Sandhill Libraries Fund - SANDHILL
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The Den Renovation Fund - SANDHILL
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The Horizon Tower Fund - SANDHILL
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The Burrow Without Hunger Fund - SANDHILL
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The Sunspot Fund - SANDHILL
The Sunspot Fund
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Sandhill Legacy Fund - SANDHILL
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The Clan Connections Fund - SANDHILL
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The Scurry Together Fund - SANDHILL
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The Burrow Endowment - SANDHILL
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Ambassadors Leaderboard

Top fundraisers for this campaign

Chris Steeves
Chris Steeves
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Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor
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Maria Santos
Maria Santos
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David Kim
David Kim
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Aisha Patel
Aisha Patel
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0% of $1,000 goal
James Rodrigues
James Rodrigues
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Markus Williams
Markus Williams
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Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson
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2025 Results

15,000+
Students
$2.5M
Raised Last Year
98%
Graduation Rate
150+
Programs

Why Give on Giving Day?

Your support makes a real difference

Support Students

Help students achieve their dreams through scholarships and financial aid.

Drive Innovation

Fund cutting-edge research that shapes our future.

Build Community

Strengthen connections between students, alumni, and faculty.

Active Challenges

Unlock bonus funds by hitting these goals!

$55,500
Match Funds Available

Completed Challenges

Ambassador Donor Race

First ambassador to get 25 unique donors wins a $500 prize for …

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Cause Donor Rally

First cause to reach 50 unique donors wins $2,000 in bonus funding! …

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Ambassador Fundraising Race

First ambassador to raise $5,000 wins $1,000 in matching funds for their …

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Cause Fundraising Sprint

First cause to raise $10,000 unlocks an extra $3,000 bonus! Every donation …

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Class Year Donor Race

Which class year can rally the most donors? First to 20 unique …

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Greek Life Fundraising Race

Which chapter can raise the most? First to $5,000 wins a pizza …

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College Donor Showdown

Which college can get the most donors? First to 25 wins! Engineering …

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Decade Giving Battle

Which graduation decade can raise the most? First to $8,000 takes the …

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Class Participation Challenge

First class to get 100% of members donating wins $1,000 for their …

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Alumni Association Match

The Alumni Association will match every dollar donated 1:1, up to $15,000! …

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2x Power Match

Double your impact! A generous donor will match gifts at 2:1 up …

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Students In Need $25+ Challenge

If the Sandhill Access Fund receives at least 100 gifts of $25 …

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First 50 Super Match

Be among the first 50 donors to give $25 or more and …

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STEM Research Match

All gifts to Science & Innovation and Research funds get matched 1:1! …

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Noon Power Hour

All donations between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM get 2x matched! Perfect …

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Ambassador Milestone Bonus

Every $1,000 an ambassador raises unlocks a $100 bonus for their cause! …

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Cause Milestone Rewards

Every $5,000 a cause raises unlocks a $500 bonus - keep the …

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Regional Alumni Milestones

Every $2,000 a region raises unlocks a $200 bonus. Keep pushing! East, …

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Donor Type Milestone Tracker

Every $3,000 a donor type raises unlocks a $250 bonus! Alumni, Parents, …

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Mid-Level Giving Match

Gifts between $50 and $100 get 2x matched! Perfect for those who …

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Giving Day $25 Challenge

Make an exactly $25 gift to celebrate our Giving Day! First 50 …

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Small Gifts, Big Impact

Every gift of $50 or less to Burrow Ball Fund counts! Reach …

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Library Expansion Unlock

Raise $10,000 for the Sandhill Libraries Fund to unlock a $5,000 bonus …

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Milestone Madness

For every $10,000 raised across all causes, unlock an additional $1,000 bonus …

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Early Bird $25+ Special

First 25 donors giving $25 or more between midnight and 8 AM …

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Final Hour 2x Match

Last chance for matching! All donations in the final hour (11 PM …

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100 Donors Challenge

Help us reach 100 unique donors to unlock $5,000 for student programs! …

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200 Green Gifts Challenge

Reach 200 total gifts to the Dune Sustainability Fund to unlock $3,000! …

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No active challenges right now. Check back soon!

Team Leaderboards

See which teams are leading the way!

Class Year Giving

Ranked by total amount raised

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Class of 2010
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Class of 2011
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3
Class of 2012
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4
Class of 2013
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5
Class of 2014
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6
Class of 2015
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7
Class of 2016
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8
Class of 2017
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9
Class of 2018
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10
Class of 2019
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11
Class of 2020
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12
Class of 2021
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13
Class of 2022
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14
Class of 2023
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15
Class of 2024
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College Participation Rate

Ranked by participation rate

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College of Arts & Sciences
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(0/800)
2
College of Business
0.0%
(0/600)
3
College of Engineering
0.0%
(0/500)

Your Impact

Your gift on Giving Day directly supports students and programs that shape the future of Sandhill University. Together, Hawks everywhere help ensure access, opportunity, and excellence at Sandhill.

Throughout the year, the Sandhill community unites in giving to support scholarships, research, athletics, and student programs across the university. Every gift counts!

Meet Our Ambassadors

Leading the charge Support them to help us reach our goal!

Chris Steeves

Chris Steeves

Data-Driven Professional | Technology Adoption Advocate

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Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Class of 1990 | Retired Professor | Lifetime …

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Maria Santos

Maria Santos

Class of 2014 | Non-Profit Director | Community …

$0 of $1,000
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David Kim

David Kim

Class of 2016 | Software Engineer at Google …

$0 of $1,000
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Aisha Patel

Aisha Patel

Class of 2019 | Broadway Performer | Arts …

$0 of $1,000
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James Rodrigues

James Rodrigues

Class of 2012 | Medical Doctor | Hospital …

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Why We Give

"Sandhill University changed my life. The professors, the opportunities, the community - it all came together to help me become who I am today."
Dr. Emily Richards
Class of 2005, Nobel Prize Nominee
"My scholarship made it possible for me to attend. Now I give back so others can have the same chance."
James Park
Class of 2012, Software Engineer
"The research facilities here are world-class. My work at Sandhill launched my entire career in biotech."
Dr. Maria Santos
Class of 2008, Biotech CEO

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Transform Generosity Into Lasting Impact

Campaign Milestones

Help us unlock these goals!

Unlock Student Emergency Fund

Goal: $50,000

Provide emergency financial assistance to students in need

$50,000 to go

New Library Resources

Goal: $150,000

Expand digital collections and study spaces

$150,000 to go

Research Lab Upgrade

Goal: $250,000

State-of-the-art equipment for student research

$250,000 to go

Athletic Facility Renovation

Goal: $400,000

Modern training facilities for all student athletes

$400,000 to go

Full Goal - Campus Transformation

Goal: $500,000

Complete all planned improvements across campus

$500,000 to go

Ways to Give

Choose a giving level that works for you

Friend

$25-$99

Every gift counts! Your support helps students succeed.

  • Recognition on donor wall
  • Giving Day sticker

Supporter

$100-$249

Provide meaningful support for student programs.

  • Recognition on donor wall
  • Exclusive Sandhill pin
  • Thank you card from a student
Most Popular

Champion

$250-$499

Make a significant impact on campus initiatives.

  • All Supporter benefits
  • Sandhill t-shirt
  • Invitation to virtual donor event

Leader

$500+

Join our leadership giving circle and transform lives.

  • All Champion benefits
  • Campus tour for two
  • Name on scholarship plaque

Giving Day Schedule

Key moments throughout our campaign

12:00 AM

Giving Day Begins!

The countdown is over - start making your impact

8:00 AM

Early Bird Challenge Ends

First 25 donors get 3x matching

12:00 PM

Noon Power Hour

All donations matched 2x for one hour

6:00 PM

Live Stream Event

Join us for updates and student stories

11:00 PM

Final Hour Push

Last chance for 2x matching!

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Giving Day

Sandhill Giving Day is our annual fundraising campaign that brings together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to support the causes they care about most at Sandhill University.

You choose where your gift goes! Select from any of our designated causes including scholarships, athletics, research, and more. 100% of your gift supports your chosen area.

Challenges are bonus funds unlocked when we hit certain goals. For example, matching gifts double your donation, while threshold challenges unlock additional funds when we reach donor or dollar milestones.

Yes! Sandhill University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You'll receive a receipt for your records.

Absolutely. During checkout, you can choose to make your gift anonymous. Your name won't appear on the donor wall or in any public recognition.

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our generous corporate partners

Platinum Sponsors

TechCorp Industries TechCorp Industries
Global Solutions Inc Global Solutions Inc

Gold Sponsors

First National Bank First National Bank
HealthFirst Medical HealthFirst Medical
Apex Financial Group Apex Financial Group
Summit Technologies Summit Technologies

Silver Sponsors

Green Energy Co Green Energy Co
Metro Real Estate Metro Real Estate
Blue Ocean Consulting Blue Ocean Consulting
Pioneer Manufacturing Pioneer Manufacturing
Horizon Insurance Horizon Insurance
Valley Medical Center Valley Medical Center

Bronze Sponsors

Local Business Alliance Local Business Alliance
Downtown Coffee Roasters Downtown Coffee Roasters
Campus Bookstore Campus Bookstore
Riverside Auto Group Riverside Auto Group
Smith & Associates Law Smith & Associates Law
Garden State Catering Garden State Catering
Community Credit Union Community Credit Union
Harbor View Restaurant Harbor View Restaurant

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join thousands of Hawks in supporting the students and programs that make Sandhill special. Every gift, no matter the size, creates opportunity.

Spread the Word

Help us reach our goal by sharing this campaign with friends and family. #SandhillGivingDay

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