Challenges, Matches, & Leaderboards

Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to challenge and match opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

Past Events

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Name a Ball State Goose

Every year, hundreds of Ball State Geese are born nameless, wandering aimlessly through campus in search of identity. For years, this has been a problem that has gone unsolved, leading to an at-times contentious relationship between the geese and our student body. For just $19.18 to the Ball State fund, you can personally give one of these beautiful creatures a name. This act of good faith will not go unnoticed, as you will receive a personal Ball State digital certificate recognizing this selfless act.

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First 5

The first 5 academic departments to receive a gift will each receive $500 in challenge funds.

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1,918th Donor

The 1,918th donor will win an additional $500 to designate to the area they gave to.

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Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red

Gifts from all 50 states will unlock $2,500 from the Alumni Council to Ball States greatest needs.

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One Ball State Day Video Social Media Challenge

Share any of the One Ball State Day videos on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram Stories using #OneBallState for a chance to earn extra challenge dollars. Two participants will get to donate $500 to their favorite area. Tag @BSUFoundation or @BallStateAlumni ❤️

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EPM Employee Giving Challenge

VP for Enrollment Planning and Management Paula Luff, will match dollars raised from EPM employees, up to $500, to the Jack Beyerl Student Emergency Aid Fund.

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Foundation Employee Giving Challenge

100% participation of Foundation employees unlocks $500 from Foundation and BSUAA President Jean Crosby.

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Pop it, Snap it, Share it! Benny Cutout Social Media Challenge

Faculty, staff, and student social media challenge! Share a photo of your Benny Cutout to show a window into your Ball State world. Be sure to stamp your post with #OneBallState. Two random participants will get to donate $500 in challenge funds toward their favorite area.

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First Student, Employee, Parent, and Alumni Challenge

First Alumni: Bill Jenkins, Theatre & Dance First Employee: Debra Roberts, Teachers College First Parent: Scott Fuller, Gymnastics First Student: Jayden Gillam, Christian Student Foundation

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Mentor Social Media Challenge

It’s all about who you know, and who you help! Share a story about an impactful Ball State mentor or mentee experience to X (Twitter). One participant will get to donate $500 to their favorite area. Stamp your post with #OneBallState and tag @BSUFoundation or @BallStateAlumni ❤️

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Last Gift Challenge

The last student, employee, parent, and alumni donor will each receive $250 given to the fund their gift went to.

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LinkedIn Social Challenge

Share a One Ball State Day post on LinkedIn on April 3rd for a chance to designate $1,000 to your favorite Ball State area! Use #OneBallState and tag the Ball State Foundation!

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Top 100 Student Challenges

The top two students from the Top 100 Student Awards designate $1,000 to the fund of their choice.

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25 Gifts for the Ball State Fund

When the Ball State Fund reaches 25 gifts, $500 will unlock from alum Zach Hartley.

25 / 25 Gifts

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