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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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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Leaderboard
Morning Leaderboard
The three departments/units/teams with the most donors by 10 a.m. receives $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 in challenge funds.
Rank
Prize
Department
Donors
1
$3,000
Theatre & Dance
125
2
$2,000
Indiana Academy
79
3
$1,000
Communication Studies
66
4
Football
65
5
Student Scholarships
61
6
Accounting
36
7
Burris Laboratory School
33
8
School of Music
29
9
Honors College
26
10
Men's Golf
24
11
Men's Tennis
23
12
Urban Planning
20
13
BFSA: Dr. Charles R. Payne Scholarship
20
14
Baseball
18
15
Modern Languages & Classics
18
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Leaderboard
Evening Donor Leaderboard
The five areas with the most donors between 8-10 p.m. will each receive $1,000 in challenge dollars.
Rank
Prize
Unit
Raised
1
$1,000
Indiana Academy
$8,142.54
2
$1,000
Cardinal Excellence Fund
$7,140.00
3
$1,000
Theatre & Dance
$6,951.80
4
$1,000
Honors College
$6,129.18
5
$1,000
Department of Architecture
$6,025.00
6
Field Hockey
$4,593.41
7
Center for Information & Communication Sciences
$3,135.37
8
Accounting
$2,760.00
9
Mathematical Sciences
$2,600.00
10
Women's Volleyball
$2,314.18
11
English
$2,054.18
12
Gymnastics
$1,880.00
13
Women of Beneficence (Discovery)
$1,850.00
14
Guardian Scholars
$1,825.00
15
Men's Golf
$1,740.00
Ended
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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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Event
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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Foundation Employee Giving Challenge
100% participation of Foundation employees unlocks $500 from Foundation and BSUAA President Jean Crosby.
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Event
First 5
The first 5 academic departments to receive a gift will each receive $500 in challenge funds.
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Leaderboard
Brunch Leaderboard
The five areas that raise the most money from 10 a.m. - Noon each receive $1,000 in challenge funds.
Rank
Prize
Department
Raised
1
$1,000
Theatre & Dance
$9,882.80
2
$1,000
Football
$8,032.54
3
$1,000
Indiana Academy
$6,463.36
4
$1,000
Men's Golf
$4,685.00
5
$1,000
Men's Tennis
$4,360.00
6
Nutrition & Health Science
$4,250.00
7
School of Journalism and Strategic Communication
$1,900.00
8
Women's Basketball
$1,887.18
9
School of Music
$1,814.18
10
School of Kinesiology
$1,619.18
11
Communication Studies
$1,610.24
12
Management
$1,600.00
13
Women's Golf
$1,535.00
14
Accounting
$1,520.24
15
Women of Beneficence (Discovery)
$1,250.00
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Leaderboard
Donor Leaderboard
The five units with the most donors by midnight will each receive $1,000
Rank
Prize
Unit
Donors
1
$1,000
Theatre & Dance
456
2
$1,000
Indiana Academy
325
3
$1,000
Football
273
4
$1,000
Communication Studies
199
5
$1,000
Soccer
163
6
School of Kinesiology
142
7
Honors College
127
8
Accounting
117
9
School of Music
109
10
BFSA: Dr. Charles R. Payne Scholarship
104
11
Center for Information & Communication Sciences
94
12
Men's Golf
93
13
Burris Laboratory School
90
14
Men's Tennis
77
15
Student Emergency Aid Fund
76
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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.