Challenges by the Clock
🕔 EARLY MOMENTUM MATCH
Total match pool: $4,250
Pioneers who give early will have their gifts matched dollar-for-dollar to the campaign they support, until the matching funds run out. Early momentum matters, and these gifts set the pace for Giving Day success! Campaigns open for early gifts on 2/13.
⏰ READY, SET, GO!
Be the first to receive a donation after midnight on March 4, 2026, and earn an additional $500 toward your campaign. Make sure your supporters are ready to give as soon as Giving Day begins to secure this bonus!
🔋 12:00 PM U-HOUR POWER
One hour with big impact. During U-Hour (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM), the three campaigns with the most gifts received in that single hour will earn bonus prizes.
Prizes: 🥇 $750 | 🥈 $500 | 🥉 $250
🌙 LAST, BUT NOT LEAST
The donation made closest to midnight before Giving Day ends on midnight of March 4, 2026, will earn an extra $500 for the donor’s designated cause. Keep the momentum going until the final seconds and make your last gift count!
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✈️ FARTHEST GIFT
The cause that receives the donation that travels the farthest distance to Cal State East Bay will be awarded a bonus $500. Make your gift go the extra mile and help your cause win this special reward!
PERRY'S FLIGHT TO 50
The first campaign to secure donations from 50 unique donors will win an extra $500 for their cause!
🏆 THE GIVING CHAMPION AWARDS
The Giving Champion Awards recognize the top three fundraising campaigns that rally the highest number of donors, celebrating their dedication, teamwork, and impact on our mission!
Prizes: 🥇 $750 | 🥈 $500 | 🥉 $250
🏫 FACULTY & STAFF GIVING CUP
Who’s got the most campus pride? This challenge rewards the top three campaigns with the highest number of faculty and staff donors. Rally your colleagues and climb the leaderboard!
Prizes: 🥇 $750 | 🥈 $500 | 🥉 $250
🤳 SOCIAL MEDIA CHAMPION CHALLENGE
The campaign with the highest social media engagement by 8:00 p.m. on Giving Day takes the win. Submit a screenshot of your post (timestamped between 5:00–8:00 p.m.) to qualify. Points are awarded as follows:
Share = 3 points, Comment = 2 points, Like = 1 point
Prizes: 🥇 $750 | 🥈 $500 | 🥉 $250
🎉 PIONEER POP-UP PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE
Participation is everything! This pop-up challenge rewards the campaigns that generate the most donors.
Prizes: 🥇 $750 | 🥈 $500 | 🥉 $250