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$ 1,426,041 raised 7,410 gifts
Ball State University Police Department has raised $ 6,259 from 149 gifts!
Ball State University Police Department

The Ball State University Police Department is committed to strengthening the bonds between our department and the community we serve. We achieve this by fostering relationships across the university and throughout Muncie. Through educational programs such as Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event training, the Citizen’s Police Academy, Self-Defense classes, and more, we actively empower and educate our community.

Daily, our officers can be found patrolling campus, nearby neighborhoods, roadways, and walkways. You’ll also see them inside campus buildings and throughout campus, serving as a visible presence of our commitment to safety and support. We strive to build personal connections within our community through initiatives like the Housing Liaison program and Lunch/Dinner-With-A-Cop events. These programs provide opportunities for students to join us for a meal, share their insights, and get to know our officers on a more personal level.

Funds from One Ball State Day play a crucial role in sustaining these programs, ensuring we have the resources to continue fostering strong relationships and providing meaningful engagement opportunities.



One Ball State Day is more than just a fundraising event for the Ball State Police Department. It’s an opportunity to strengthen our connection with the community and express our gratitude to those who support us every day. OBSD allows us to be more visible, engage with our community, and give our officers and staff a firsthand look at the appreciation for the services we provide. Your support helps us continue delivering top-tier training and engagement, ensuring we serve our community at the highest level. Thank you for standing with us!



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Rank State Gifts
1 IN 139
2 FL 2
3 VA 1
Leaderboard
Morning Leaderboard
The four departments/units/teams with the most donors by 10 a.m. receives $3,000, $2,000, $1,000, and $500 in challenge funds.
Rank Prize Department/Unit/Team Donors
1 $3,000 Theatre & Dance 131
2 $2,000 Indiana Academy 86
3 $1,000 Field Hockey 70
4 $500 Communication Studies 56
5 Football 48
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Non Academic / Non Athletic Leaderboard
The four non academic/non-athletic areas with the biggest percentage of increased gifts from OBSD 2025 will receive $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 and $500.
Rank Prize Non-Academic / Non-Athletic Area % +/- Goal
1 $3,000 Proud Ball State Parents & Families +250.00% 35
goal: 10
2 $2,000 Learning Center +140.00% 48
goal: 20
3 $1,000 Undergraduate Research & Creative Project Support +81.25% 29
goal: 16
4 $500 Indiana Public Radio +43.59% 56
goal: 39
5 Ball State University Police Department +41.90% 149
goal: 105
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Who is giving?
Which part of the Ball State family is making the biggest impact on One Ball State Day?
What is your affiliation to Ball State University
Rank Answer Donors
1 Alumni 2,210
2 Friend 911
3 Employee 828
4 Parent 712
5 Student 441
6 Young Alumni (2016-2026) 242
7 Indiana Academy Alum 112
8 Emeritus/Retired 71
9 Burris Alum 15
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The First 5 Non Academic Challenge
The first 5 non-academic department/area/program/team to receive a gift will each receive $500 in challenge funds
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Student Donor Challenge
5 randomly selected student donors will receive $250 to designate to the fund of their choice.
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The First Four Challenge
The first student, employee, parent, and alumni donor will each receive $250 given to the fund their gift went to.
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First 5 Academic Departments
The first 5 academic departments to receive a gift will each receive $500 in challenge funds.
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First International Alum Challenge
The first international alum to make a gift from abroad on One Ball State Day will get $500 in challenge funds designated to the fund their gift went to.
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10AM—Noon Leaderboard
The five units/areas/teams that raise the most money from 10 a.m. — Noon each receive $1,000 in challenge funds.
Rank Prize Unit/Area/Department Raised
1 $1,000 Men's Golf $16,157.00
2 $1,000 Gymnastics $5,392.34
3 $1,000 Field Hockey $5,165.00
4 $1,000 Theatre & Dance $4,556.64
5 $1,000 Indiana Academy $4,537.08
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Afternoon Leaderboard
The five departments/areas/programs with the most donors between 3-5 p.m. will each receive $1,000 in challenge dollars.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1,000 Theatre & Dance 59
2 $1,000 Field Hockey 59
3 $1,000 Indiana Academy 53
4 $1,000 Communication Studies 38
5 $1,000 Soccer 36
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Most Donors - Unit Leaderboard
The five departments/areas/programs with the most donors by midnight will each receive $1,000
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1,000 Theatre & Dance 517
2 $1,000 Indiana Academy 310
3 $1,000 Field Hockey 232
4 $1,000 Gymnastics 190
5 $1,000 Communication Studies 183
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Non-Academic/Non-Athletic Evening Leaderboard
The five non-academic/non-athletic areas with the most donors from 6-8 p.m. will each receive $1,000.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1,000 Ball State University Police Department 21
2 $1,000 Registrar 13
3 $1,000 Mock Trial 11
4 $1,000 Student Emergency Aid Fund 10
5 $1,000 Christian Student Foundation 7
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Ball State Employee Social Media Challenge
Faculty and staff social media challenge! Share a photo of your 'Because of Ball State' postcard to share how Ball State has shaped who you are today—or what you and your area have been able to accomplish because of Ball State. Be sure to stamp your post with #OneBallState and #BecauseOfBallState. Two random participants will get to donate $500 in challenge funds toward their favorite area.
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Social Media Video Share Challenge
Share any of the One Ball State Day videos on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram Stories, or TikTok 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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LinkedIn Challenge
Share a One Ball State Day post on LinkedIn on April 1st 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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Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red
Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red. Gifts from all 50 states will unlock $5,000 from the Alumni Council to Ball States greatest needs.
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Because of Ball State Video Challenge
Share your “Because of Ball State” video with #OneBallState for a chance to win $1,000 in challenge dollars to support the area of your choice. We’ll select three winners!
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Charlene Alexander Chief Strategy Office Challenge
Dr. Charlene Alexander, Chief Strategy Officer, will give $600 to the Chief Strategy Office Unit that generates $600 in gifts on One Ball State Day.
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$500
Protect and Serve Challenge
Unlock $500 for UPD with 25 gifts by Noon.
25 / 25 Gifts
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Registrar Staff Challenge
April Hay, University Registrar, will match up to $250 of her staff’s donations during OBSD.
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