Events

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Active Events

Leaderboard
Cares Day Leaderboard
35 Participants
Rank Department Raised
1 Annual Fund $234,760.00
2 Presidential Strategic Initiatives $86,200.00
3 The Steven Dorfman Scholarship Fund $81,151.00
4 Student Employment Fund $74,791.00
5 Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary $58,997.00
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40th Anniversary Challenge
$3,000
40th Anniversary Challenge
Our dedication isn’t just periodical! A group of library supporters will match the amount if we can raise $3,000 during Cares Day. Help us book this generous additional support!
$1,110 / $3,000 Raised
Leaderboard
Athletics Leaderboard
22 Participants
Rank Department Raised
1 Men's Basketball $48,501.00
2 Football $46,660.00
3 Men's Golf $26,635.00
4 Baseball $25,795.00
5 Women's Soccer $25,269.00
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Men's Volleyball Ace Challenge
$10,000
Men's Volleyball Ace Challenge
Our first match was a success and another donor has come forward to see if we can do it again. Our next $5,000 in donations will unlock a $10,000 gift, thanks to the generosity of Rachel and Dawson Crawford!
$1,900 / $5,000 Raised

Past Events

Bridge to the Future Challenge Complete
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$3,000,000
Bridge to the Future Challenge
UPDATE: ALL NEW GIFTS COUNT! An anonymous donor couple has issued an incredible challenge—they’ve pledged their entire $3 million estate gift if we can reach 1,500 donations to any area on the leaderboard by midnight tonight!
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
Completed
GSOE Deans’ Challenge Complete
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$2,250
GSOE Deans’ Challenge
If 15 donors make a gift to the GSOE Strategic Initiatives Fund today, it will unlock an additional $2,250 from former and current GSOE Deans: Carol Bartell, Mike Hillis, and Dan Tillapaugh.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
Invest in Futures – Double Your Impact Complete
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2
Match
Invest in Futures – Double Your Impact
Donate before midnight tonight and Logix Federal Credit Union will match every dollar, up to $1,000, to support hardworking students. Your gift empowers future leaders and opens doors to education. Double your impact—invest in their success today!
Completed
Grand Slam Match Complete
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2
Match
Grand Slam Match
Gifts of any size to Men’s Baseball will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor.
Completed
Community Cupboard Match Complete
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2
Match
Community Cupboard Match
All donations, up to $1000, will be matched dollar for dollar during Cares Day due to a gift from a generous donor.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
Upward Bound Match Complete
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2
Match
Upward Bound Match
All donations, up to $2000, will be matched dollar for dollar during Cares Day due to a gift from a generous donor.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
Men's Volleyball Match Complete
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2
Match
Men's Volleyball Match
All donations, up to $5000, will be matched dollar for dollar during Cares Day due to a gift from generous donor Professional Document Services, Inc.
Completed
Women's Volleyball Match Complete
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2
Match
Women's Volleyball Match
All donations, up to $5620, will be matched dollar for dollar during Cares Day due to a gift from a generous donor.
$5,620 MATCHED
Completed
Cheers to Bridging Generations Match Complete
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2
Match
Cheers to Bridging Generations Match
From 4:00 to 5:00 PM, gifts of any size to the Annual Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 thanks to the generosity of Sara Watson ’08.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
Ignite the Calling Match Complete
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2
Match
Ignite the Calling Match
Gifts of any size to the PLTS Seminary Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $18,000, thanks to the combined donations from the following: Phyllis and Herbert Anderson, Linda and Peter Baumhefner, Jim Bessey, Rev. Anne and Jim Carlson, Rod Gilbert, Colleen Windham-Hughes, Karsten and Kirsten Lundring, Rev. Dr. Jana Schofield ’93 ’00 and Michael Isensee, and Don and Patty Shemenske
Completed
Kingsmen Football Match Complete
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2
Match
Kingsmen Football Match
Regent Dave Barker has agreed to match dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 in donations made to the Kingsmen Football program from midnight until noon.
Completed
The Kingsmen Shakespeare Challenge Complete
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$10,000
The Kingsmen Shakespeare Challenge
Help us take the stage in style! Kingsmen Shakespeare will be able to unlock a gift of $10,000 when we reach $10,000 in donations during Cares Day.
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
Completed
Purple Reign Challenge Complete
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$8,000
Purple Reign Challenge
Make one of the first 30 gifts to the Victory Club today and help unlock a total of $8,000 thanks to the generosity of Rod Gilbert, Kirsten and Karsten Lundring, and Jim and Karol Quiring.
Completed
Empower Student Success Challenge Complete
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$67,500
Empower Student Success Challenge
$67,500 in donations will be added to this total when gifts to the Student Employment Fund reaches a total of $25,000, thanks to the combined generosity of Rod Gilbert, Mike Soules, and the Swenson Family Foundation.
Completed
Diego's Double Challenge Complete
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$10,000
Diego's Double Challenge
The Gupta Foundation has generously agreed to match the first $10,000 raised during Cares Day. And if we are able to do that, they agreed to do it again for the next $10,000. That could mean an additional $20,000 in support!
Completed
Men's Basketball Gift Challenge 8-9 AM Complete
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$2,000
Men's Basketball Gift Challenge 8-9 AM
For every hour between 8am and 8pm, we will alternate between a goal of 10 donations of $50, and then $1000 in total donations for that slot. Each time we achieve one of these hourly goals, $2000 will be unlocked!
Completed
Men's Basketball Gift Challenge 10-11 AM Complete
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$2,000
Men's Basketball Gift Challenge 10-11 AM
For every hour between 8am and 8pm, we will alternate between a goal of 10 donations of $50, and then $1000 in total donations for that slot. Each time we achieve one of these hourly goals, $2000 will be unlocked!
Completed
Men's Basketball Gift Challenge 12-1 PM Complete
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$2,000
Men's Basketball Gift Challenge 12-1 PM
For every hour between 8am and 8pm, we will alternate between a goal of 10 donations of $50, and then $1000 in total donations for that slot. Each time we achieve one of these hourly goals, $2000 will be unlocked!
Completed
Men's Basketball Gift Challenge 2-3 PM Complete
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$2,000
Men's Basketball Gift Challenge 2-3 PM
For every hour between 8am and 8pm, we will alternate between a goal of 10 donations of $50, and then $1000 in total donations for that slot. Each time we achieve one of these hourly goals, $2000 will be unlocked!
Completed
Men's Basketball Gift Challenge 4-5 PM Complete
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$2,000
Men's Basketball Gift Challenge 4-5 PM
For every hour between 8am and 8pm, we will alternate between a goal of 10 donations of $50, and then $1000 in total donations for that slot. Each time we achieve one of these hourly goals, $2000 will be unlocked!
Completed
Men's Basketball Gift Challenge 6-7 PM Complete
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$2,000
Men's Basketball Gift Challenge 6-7 PM
For every hour between 8am and 8pm, we will alternate between a goal of 10 donations of $50, and then $1000 in total donations for that slot. Each time we achieve one of these hourly goals, $2000 will be unlocked!
Completed
Men's Basketball Match Complete
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2
Match
Men's Basketball Match
Between 8pm and midnight, every dollar donated will be matched up to $6000!
Completed
The FAB (Fifty and Better) Challenge Complete
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$8,000
The FAB (Fifty and Better) Challenge
All donations to the FAB program during Cares Day will qualify to unlock an $8,000 matching gift, due to a generous donation from the Richardson family.
$8,000 / $8,000 Raised
Completed
Regents and Former Regents Cornerstone Challenge #2 Complete
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2
Match
Regents and Former Regents Cornerstone Challenge #2
We’re excited to announce an $80,000 matching gift challenge from our Board of Regents! Every Annual Fund donation made today will be doubled — up to $40,000 in two separate challenges: Challenge 2: Donations made from 12:01 PM to 11:59 PM will also be matched, thanks to Tom and Anne Hill, Kimberly and Jim Overton, Susie Lundeen-Smuck ’88 and Steven Smuck, Bruce and Carrie Nebens, Jeff and Moira Pittman, and Lamont Anthony Wells.
Completed
Illuminate Student Success Match Complete
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2
Match
Illuminate Student Success Match
Double your impact and illuminate student’s path to success! From now until 5:00pm tonight, Integrated Lighting Concepts will match your gift dollar for dollar up to $1,000, ensuring bright futures for student community leaders!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
Center for Global Engagement Match Complete
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2
Match
Center for Global Engagement Match
All donations, up to $4,000, will be matched dollar for dollar during Cares Day due to a gift from a generous donor.
Completed
Center for Nonprofit Leadership Match Complete
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2
Match
Center for Nonprofit Leadership Match
All donations, up to $7,500, will be matched dollar for dollar during Cares Day due to a gift from a generous donor.
Completed
5th Quarter Football Match Complete
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2
Match
5th Quarter Football Match
From noon until midnight, all gifts received for Football will be matched dollar for dollar up to $35,000, thanks to the generosity of the 5th Quarter Football Club.
Completed
Men's Golf Match Complete
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2
Match
Men's Golf Match
All donations, up to $7500, will be matched dollar for dollar during Cares Day due to gifts from generous donors Gary and Karen Lindgren and The Kuroda Family.
$7,500 MATCHED
Completed
Women's Golf Match Complete
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2
Match
Women's Golf Match
All donations, up to $7000, will be matched dollar for dollar during Cares Day due to a gift from generous donors Gary and Karen Lindgren.
$7,000 MATCHED
Completed
Plan for the Future Match Complete
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2
Match
Plan for the Future Match
Gifts of any size to the Annual Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000, thanks to the generosity of the estate of the late Michael Michaels.
Completed
Bridging the Gap Match Complete
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2
Match
Bridging the Gap Match
Gifts of any size to the Annual Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000, thanks to the combined generosity of Laureen and Mica Hill, Jeff and Nancy Grant, and Ann and Dave Watson.
Completed
Work Your Way Match Complete
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2
Match
Work Your Way Match
Gifts of any size to the Student Employment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $7,000, thanks to the combined generosity of Karsten and Kirsten Lundring, Leanne and George Neilson, and Kimberly and Jim Overton.
Completed
The Steven Dorfman Scholarship Match Complete
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2
Match
The Steven Dorfman Scholarship Match
Generous Donor Kelly Kimball- a member of the Steven Dorfman Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Advisory Council- has agreed to match dollar for dollar gifts made to this fund up to $50,000.
Completed
Rise and Give Challenge Complete
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$15,000
Rise and Give Challenge
Make one of the first 25 gifts to the Annual Fund and help unlock a total of $15,000 gift from the following generous CLU supporters, George Chesney ’68, Richard Scott Phillips, Jim and Karol Quiring, Rev. Dr. Jana Schofield ’93 ’00 and Michael Isensee, and Don and Patty Shemenske.
Completed
Leading with Faith Challenge Complete
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$35,000
Leading with Faith Challenge
When the PLTS Seminary Fund receives a total of 40 gifts of any amount, it will release a generous gift of $35,000, thanks to the generosity of the Harrier Family Living Trust, Don and Jill Knuth, and Saint James Lutheran Church in Portland.
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
Emergency Support Fund Challenge Complete
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$1,000
Emergency Support Fund Challenge
For every $1,000 raised, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked - up to $5,000, thanks to the generosity of Leanne and George Neilson.
Completed
Student Scholarship Match Complete
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$1,000
Student Scholarship Match
Each $1000 made to one of the "More Scholarship Opportunities" will unlock a $1000 match - up to $5000, thanks to the generosity of Linda Maxwell, Arnold Gutierrez, and Jim Bessey.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
Completed
Men's Basketball Dollar Challenge 9-10 AM Complete
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$2,000
Men's Basketball Dollar Challenge 9-10 AM
For every hour between 8am and 8pm, we will alternate between a goal of 10 donations of $50, and then $1000 in total donations for that slot. Each time we achieve one of these hourly goals, $2000 will be unlocked!
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
Completed
Men's Basketball Dollar Challenge 11 AM-12 PM Complete
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$2,000
Men's Basketball Dollar Challenge 11 AM-12 PM
For every hour between 8am and 8pm, we will alternate between a goal of 10 donations of $50, and then $1000 in total donations for that slot. Each time we achieve one of these hourly goals, $2000 will be unlocked!
Completed
Men's Basketball Dollar Challenge 1-2 PM Complete
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$2,000
Men's Basketball Dollar Challenge 1-2 PM
For every hour between 8am and 8pm, we will alternate between a goal of 10 donations of $50, and then $1000 in total donations for that slot. Each time we achieve one of these hourly goals, $2000 will be unlocked!
Completed
Men's Basketball Dollar Challenge 3-4 PM Complete
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$2,000
Men's Basketball Dollar Challenge 3-4 PM
For every hour between 8am and 8pm, we will alternate between a goal of 10 donations of $50, and then $1000 in total donations for that slot. Each time we achieve one of these hourly goals, $2000 will be unlocked!
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
Completed
Men's Basketball Dollar Challenge 5-6 PM Complete
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$2,000
Men's Basketball Dollar Challenge 5-6 PM
For every hour between 8am and 8pm, we will alternate between a goal of 10 donations of $50, and then $1000 in total donations for that slot. Each time we achieve one of these hourly goals, $2000 will be unlocked!
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
Completed
Men's Basketball Dollar Challenge 7-8 pm Complete
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$2,000
Men's Basketball Dollar Challenge 7-8 pm
For every hour between 8am and 8pm, we will alternate between a goal of 10 donations of $50, and then $1000 in total donations for that slot. Each time we achieve one of these hourly goals, $2000 will be unlocked!
Completed
Community Scholars for Black Lives Fellowship Challenge Complete
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$2,500
Community Scholars for Black Lives Fellowship Challenge
If we raise $7,500 by 7:00pm, Community Scholars for Black Lives Fellowship will receive matching funds of $2,500 committed by an early donors.
Completed
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