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Increase Your Impact!

Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift-matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

Every gift made during Day of Giving counts toward our overall goal of 2,026 gifts to unlock $100,000 in student scholarship support!

 

Past Events

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Family Council Challenge
Impact doubled! Thanks to the Butler community stepping up, we have successfully met the matching challenge, unlocking $2,500 for the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Student Affairs Priority Needs Fund. These funds will go directly to support veteran, first-generation, and commuter student populations. A sincere thank you to Butler Family Council members Glen Danahey and his wife, Cathy Danahey, for their support for our students!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
School of Music Challenge
The results are in, and it’s music to our ears! With over 25 gifts to the School of Music, we have officially unlocked an additional $5,000 in support. These funds will provide vital resources for our Opera Workshop productions, guest artist series, and the beloved Rejoice! holiday concert, while also helping our students travel to world-class festivals. A sincere thank you to our anonymous donor and to everyone who performed their part by giving today!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$15,000
LSB Entrepreneurship Challenge
Innovation unlocked! By reaching our goal of 35 gifts, we have officially secured $15,000 in support for entrepreneurship at the Lacy School of Business. These funds will ensure LSB remains a premier hub for creativity and real-world learning, empowering our students to become the next generation of bold problem solvers. Thank you to everyone who invested in the entrepreneurial spirit of our Bulldogs!
35 / 35 Gifts
Completed
2
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JCA Dean's Priority Needs Fund Challenge
Thanks to the JCA community, we have successfully met the match and unlocked $2,500 for the JCA Dean’s Priority Needs Fund. These funds will directly support the JCA Signature Series, ensuring our students continue to learn from and perform with internationally acclaimed artists and scholars. A special thank you to Edward & Beth Valdettaro for their generosity in fueling the experiential hallmarks of a Jordan College of the Arts education!
Completed
$2,500
Butler Cheer Unlocking Challenge
R-U a Bulldog? Oh yeah! Butler Cheer just received an additional $2,500 thanks to your generosity. A special thank you to Lori Showley '74 for offering this challenge.
Completed
$2,500
College of Education Dean's Priority Needs Fund Challenge
Challenge conquered! By raising over $5,000 for the College of Education, we have successfully unlocked an additional $2,500 for the COE Dean’s Priority Needs Fund. This support benefits our faculty, staff, and students. A huge thank you to Brittany Turner Purvis and Jonathan Purvis for their leadership and to everyone who gave to support the future of education!
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
Completed
2
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Merlina Scholarship Matching Challenge
Thanks to your generosity, the Merlina Scholarship Challenge is complete. We are grateful to everyone who showed support in memory of Matt Merlina '19.
$4,000 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
LAS Dean’s Fund Matching Challenge EXTENSION
The LAS community is truly BOLD! Not only did we meet the initial goal, but we also conquered the extension by securing another 50 gifts. This achievement unlocks an additional $5,000 for the LAS Dean’s Priority Needs Fund, bringing the total impact from Kathy Martin Harrison and Mark Harrison to $10,000! Your incredible response ensures even greater support for our students and faculty. Thank you for going above and beyond!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
2
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LSB Dean's Fund Challenge
Challenge met! Thanks to the LSB community coming together, we have successfully matched $2,500 for the Dean’s Priority Needs Fund. These funds provide Dean Caldwell with the flexibility to address the school’s most immediate opportunities and support our students' success. A special thank you to Dean Caldwell for his personal leadership and for inspiring us all to give back!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
COPHS Experiential Learning Challenge
Challenge conquered! By reaching our goal of 10 or more gifts, we have officially unlocked $5,000 for COPHS Experiential Learning. These funds will ensure our students remain practice-ready through clinical rotations, career exploration trips, and professional conferences. Thank you to Thomas & Christina Grusecki for leading this challenge and to everyone who invested in the hands-on success of our future healthcare leaders!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
2
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COPHS Dean's Priority Needs Fund Challenge
Challenge met! Thanks to the COPHS community coming together, we have successfully matched $2,500 for the Dean’s Priority Needs Fund. This support gives Dean Soltis the flexibility to respond to emerging opportunities and provide immediate resources for our students and faculty. A sincere thank you to Dean Robert Soltis for his personal leadership and generous match!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
$2,500
Volleyball Donor Challenge
You stepped up, and Butler Volleyball secured an additional $2,500. Thanks to Lori Showley '74 for generously supporting the team!
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
2
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Butler Cheer Matching Challenge
Go Dawgs! You helped Butler Cheer secure an extra $5,000. Thank you to Brett and Kathy Bostrack for offering this generous challenge.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$10,000
Founder's College Unlocking Challenge
Challenge met! We are thrilled to announce that the Founder's College community reached the 50-gift milestone, unlocking $10,000 for the Dean’s Priority Needs Fund. This generous contribution from our anonymous donor provides the Dean with the vital resources needed to support our students and address the college's most pressing opportunities. Thank you for your bold investment in the future of Founder's College!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Women's Golf Donor Challenge
Challenge unlocked! We hit 40 donors to unlock an extra $5,000 for the Women's Golf program. Thank you to J & Olivia Locklier for making this possible.
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
$100,000
Make a BOLD Move! Good Dawgs give back!
We did it Dawgs! Thanks to your generosity we were able to unlock $100,000 for student scholarships. Thank you to everyone for helping to fund this challenge.
2,026 / 2,026 Gifts
Completed
Success!
Irwin Fountain Jumping Challenge
Mark your calendars, Bulldogs - we're going fountain hopping! Thanks to the generosity of the Butler community, we reached 50 gifts on Day of Giving, unlocking a safe fountain hopping event ahead of Commencement Weekend in May for the Class of 2026.
Completed
$15,000
CCOM Participation Challenge
Challenge accepted and conquered! With over 250 gifts to the College of Communication, we have officially unlocked $15,000 in support for our programs. These funds will immediately go to work enhancing the student and faculty experience across CCOM. A heartfelt thank you to the CCOM Dean’s Advisory Board for their continued leadership and to our alumni, families, and friends for your bold support of our Bulldogs!
Completed
$20,000
McAlister Pointe Shoe Fund Challenge
Encore! Thanks to our community reaching the 20-gift milestone, we have officially unlocked $20,000 for the Susanne McAlister Endowed Fund for Pointe Shoes. This incredible support ensures our dancers have the essential resources they need to excel on stage. A heartfelt thank you to Butler Board of Trustees member Susanne McAlister for her vision and generosity in supporting the artistry of our students!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
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CCOM Experiential Learning Challenge
We did it, CCOM! Thanks to your collective support, we successfully maximized the dollar-for-dollar match, unlocking a total of $15,000 for the CCOM Experiential Learning Fund. These funds will immediately accelerate hands-on opportunities for our students, both on campus and beyond. A huge thank you to our two proud CCOM grads for their incredible generosity in making this match possible!
Completed
$2,500
Men's Basketball Donor Challenge
That was a slam dunk! Thank you to Lori Showley '74 for providing this special challenge for Men's Basketball. Your combined generosity secured an additional $2,500 for the team.
Completed
2
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Building a New Generation of Inclusive Educators/Celebrating the Master of Arts in Deaf Education
Challenge met! Thank you to all the donors who supported the Mary Boucher Jones Professional Development Fund. We appreciate the generosity of William and Lisa Nesbit for making this happen.
$6,410 MATCHED
Ended
$2,500
Women's Basketball Donor Challenge
We did it! Thank you Lori Showley '74 for challenging fellow Bulldogs to support the Women's Basketball Team. Together, we secured another $2,500 in support. Nothing but net!!
Completed
$5,000
Men's Golf Donor Challenge
Thank you for supporting Men's Golf. More than 40 donors came together to unlock an additional $5,000 gift from J & Olivia Locklier. Hole in one!
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
$2,500
Men's Soccer Donor Challenge
Challenge met! Thank you to all our donors and to Lori Showley '74 for supporting Men's Soccer with an additional $2,500.
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
2
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Student Etiquette Dinner Matching Gift Challenge
Dinner is served! We are thrilled to announce that the Department of Arts Administration has met its challenge, unlocking the $2,500 match provided by a generous anonymous alumnus. Because of your sponsorships and gifts of all sizes, the costs for our 40+ students to attend this essential professional development experience are now fully covered. Thank you for investing in our students' future and helping them build the skills to lead in the arts!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Butler Community Outreach Pharmacy Challenge
Thanks to your generous support, we have successfully met the dollar-for-dollar match, unlocking $2,500 from Dr. Kimberly Sterling for the Butler Outreach Clinic. These funds will provide life-saving medications and essential supplies for our neighbors on the east side of Indianapolis. Thank you for showing the true heart of the Butler Pharmacy community and for your commitment to serving our neighbors!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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LAS Dean’s Fund Matching Challenge
Challenge completed! Thanks to the LAS community, we have successfully met the match and unlocked $5,000 for the LAS Dean’s Priority Needs Fund. This support ensures that the Dean has the resources to provide critical assistance to both our students and faculty. A heartfelt thank you to Kathy Martin Harrison and Mark Harrison for their leadership and to everyone who gave to support the heart of the liberal arts!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Founder's College Matching Challenge
Double the impact for Founder's College! We have successfully met the matching challenge, unlocking a total of $20,000 for the Dean’s Priority Needs Fund. This dollar-for-dollar match ensures that the Dean has the resources to support our students and address the college's most immediate needs. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Rafik Bishara '70 and Pat Bishara for their incredible leadership and for inspiring the Founder's College family to give so boldly!
Completed
$2,500
Campus Sustainability Challenge
Challenge completed! Thanks to your 35+ donations, we have officially unlocked $2,500 for the Office of Sustainability. These funds will immediately go to work supporting waste reduction and rewilding initiatives across campus. We are incredibly grateful to Chris Carlson for his generosity and to our community for helping us grow a greener, bolder Butler!
35 / 35 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
Women's Soccer Donor Challenge
We did it! You met the challenge, and Women's Soccer secured another $2,500 in challenge funding thanks to Lori Showley '74. Goooooaaaaallll!
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Bulldog Club Challenge
You did it! Our student-athletes received an additional $5,000 in support thanks to the generosity of Nick '87 and Kim Kile '88, 98, Cert. '21. Thanks to everyone for coming together to show their Bulldog pride.
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
Success!
First-Time Donor Challenge
Thanks to our newest donors, we have successfully met the matching challenge, unlocking $20,000 for the Butler Fund for Student Scholarship. By making their first-ever gifts to various areas across campus, our new donors triggered a dollar-for-dollar match that doubles the impact for student financial aid. A special thank you to Deborah Fretz ’70 for her vision in welcoming new supporters and for her incredible investment in our students' success!
Completed