Challenges, Matching Gifts, and Mini-Grants
Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift-matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors. More UA Giving Day Challenges will be added all the way up until UA Giving Day.
Tip: To find a specific challenge, use your keyboard Find command (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F). You can also view challenges sorted by each initiative: navigate to the initiative's UA Giving Day page and scroll down.
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UAA Alumni Challenge
$2,000
UAA Alumni Challenge
Student retention and recruitment are critical priorities for the University of Alaska. In support of these efforts—and in honor of her child, a graduate of UAA’s College of Business and Public Policy—UA President Pat Pitney will contribute $2,000 to CBPP if 449 UAA alumni make a gift to any UAA fund during UA Giving Day. Every gift helps strengthen pathways for current and future students.
415 / 449 Donors
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UAA Coca Cola Athletic Team Excellence Challenge
The Seawolf Athletics fund with the most donors will unlock an additional $2,500 from Coca Cola for that Athletics team!
| Rank | Prize | Team | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,500 | Excellence in Cross Country/Track & Field | 189 |
| 2 | Excellence in Gymnastics | 182 | |
| 3 | Excellence in Hockey | 154 | |
| 4 | Excellence in Volleyball | 77 | |
| 5 | Milers Legacy CrossCountry/Track & Field Scholarship Spendable | 75 |
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UAA Skiing Challenge
$1,000
UAA Skiing Challenge
Ski Team Challenge! When UAA Ski Team reaches 50 donors, they’ll unlock an extra $1,000 thanks to the generosity of Joe Alston and Diana Campbell! Let’s hit the powder and keep the momentum going!
44 / 50 Donors
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UAA Mark Paprocki Skiing Challenge
$1,000
UAA Mark Paprocki Skiing Challenge
When 75 donors give to the Excellence in Skiing fund, $1000 will be unlocked by Mark Paprocki to help make a meaningful impact on our student-athletes and ski teams. Go Seawolves!
44 / 75 Donors
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UA 2026th donor wins $2026
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UA 2026th donor wins $2026
To celebrate the Class of 2026, the 2026th donor this UA Giving Day will win a grant of $2026. The grant will bolster the donor's donation in a big way! The grant will be directed to the same University of Alaska initiative that the 2026th donor donated to.
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Dollars per Fund: UAA
Dollars add up when our community comes together. This chart includes donations, challenge awards, matching gifts, and mini-grants.
| Rank | Fund | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excellence in Hockey | $50,898.00 |
| 2 | Excellence in Engineering | $27,934.00 |
| 3 | College of Business and Public Policy Excellence | $22,612.00 |
| 4 | Excellence in Gymnastics | $18,271.83 |
| 5 | UAA Student Support | $15,085.00 |
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UAA Alumni $2,500 Leaderboard
$2,500
UAA Alumni $2,500 Leaderboard
The most alumni donors to a UAA fund will win a mini-grant from UAA to that fund. The winning fund will be announced following UA Giving Day.
414 / 2,026 Donors
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UA 1000th new donor wins $1000
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UA 1000th new donor wins $1000
To celebrate the efforts of UA Giving Day Champions spreading the word about their favorite programs this UA Giving Day, the 1000th new donor will win a $1000 mini-grant. The mini-grant will be directed to the same University of Alaska initiative that the winner donated to.
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UAA Women's Basketball 50 Donor Challenge
$1,000
UAA Women's Basketball 50 Donor Challenge
Women's Basketball Challenge! When Seawolf Women’s Basketball reaches 50 donors, they’ll unlock an extra $1,000 thanks to the generosity of Joe Alston and Diana Campbell! Let’s full court press for the win!
16 / 50 Donors
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UAA Women's Basketball 50 Donor Challenge
$1,000
UAA Women's Basketball 50 Donor Challenge
Women’s Basketball Challenge! When Seawolf Women’s Basketball reaches 50 donors, they’ll unlock an extra $1,000 thanks to the generosity of Beth Scott. Let’s rally and get nothing but net!
16 / 50 Donors
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Donors per Fund: UAA
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| Rank | Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excellence in Cross Country/Track & Field | 189 |
| 2 | Excellence in Gymnastics | 182 |
| 3 | Excellence in Hockey | 154 |
| 4 | Excellence in Music | 87 |
| 5 | Excellence in Volleyball | 77 |
Past Events
UAA Jeffrey W. Scott Memorial Volleyball 75 Donor Challenge Complete
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$10,000
UAA Jeffrey W. Scott Memorial Volleyball 75 Donor Challenge
Thank you to our donors and Beth Scott for helping support the Jeffrey W. Scott Memorial Endowed Scholarship and UAA Volleyball!
75 / 75 Donors
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UAA Seawolf Athletics First Hour Power Hour $1000 Leaderboard
The Seawolf Athletics fund that receives the most donors between noon and 1 p.m. on March 24 will win a $1,000 mini-grant from UAA.
| Rank | Prize | Seawolf Athletics Team | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Excellence in Gymnastics | 126 |
| 2 | Excellence in Cross Country/Track & Field | 57 | |
| 3 | Excellence in Hockey | 32 | |
| 4 | Excellence in Volleyball | 31 | |
| 5 | Excellence in Men's Basketball | 15 |
Ended
UA Supporting Alaska's Educators Challenge Complete
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$5,000
UA Supporting Alaska's Educators Challenge
Challenge unlocked! Thank you, Mary K. Hughes and the John C. Hughes Foundation, and to our generous UA Giving Day donors. $5,000 has been unlocked to support the Patricia Hughes Eastaugh Teaching Scholarship for education students systemwide. Because of you, future educators across Alaskawill receive the support they need to learn, lead, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
1,000 / 1,000 Donors
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UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge Complete
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$1,000
UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge
Alaska counts on our incredible engineers to find the solution to complex Arctic concerns. 75% of UA's grads stay in Alaska long-term, which is something to be proud of; the challenge at hand is ensuring bright students receive the support they need to enroll and graduate. Stephanie Erickson, University of Alaska Foundation board member, challenges Alaska's engineers to be part of the solution. To represent 75% of alumni staying in Alaska long-term, when we reach 750 donors to any program or scholarship, Stephanie will donate $2,000, split between UAA College of Engineering and UAF College of Engineering and Mines.
1 / 1 Donors
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UAA Cross Country/Track & Field 50 Challenge Complete
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$1,000
UAA Cross Country/Track & Field 50 Challenge
Your gift has just unlocked a $1,000 gift from Joe Alston and Diana Campbell for Cross Country/Track & Field. Your gift helps our student-athletes train, compete, and succeed both on the course and in the classroom. We are grateful for your commitment to Seawolf excellence and for helping our teams go the distance.
50 / 50 Donors
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UAA Volleyball 50 Donor Challenge Complete
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$1,000
UAA Volleyball 50 Donor Challenge
Your gift has just unlocked a $1,000 gift from Joe Alston and Diana Campbell for Volleyball. Your gift helps our student-athletes train, compete, and succeed both on the court and in the classroom. We are grateful for your commitment to Seawolf excellence and for helping our teams go the distance.
50 / 50 Donors
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UAA Volleyball 35 Donor Challenge Complete
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$1,000
UAA Volleyball 35 Donor Challenge
Your gift has just unlocked a $1,000 gift from Beth Scott for Volleyball. Your gift helps our student-athletes train, compete, and succeed both on the court and in the classroom. We are grateful for your commitment to Seawolf excellence and for helping our teams go the distance.
35 / 35 Donors
Completed
UAA Seawolf Fifth Line Hockey Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$16,000
UAA Seawolf Fifth Line Hockey Challenge
A $16,000 gift was just unlocked by the Seawolf Fifth Line. Your gift helps our student-athletes train, compete, and succeed both on the ice and in the classroom. We are grateful for your commitment to Seawolf excellence and for helping our teams go the distance.
125 / 125 Donors
Completed
UAA Helgeson Hockey Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$1,000
UAA Helgeson Hockey Challenge
Your gift has just unlocked a $1,000 gift from Larry and Judy Helgeson for Seawolf Hockey. Your gift helps our student-athletes train, compete, and succeed both on the ice and in the classroom. We are grateful for your commitment to Seawolf excellence and for helping our teams go the distance.
75 / 75 Donors
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UAA Gymnastics 40 Donor Challenge Complete
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$5,000
UAA Gymnastics 40 Donor Challenge
Your gift has just unlocked a $5,000 gift from LSM Trust for Gymnastics. Your gift helps our student-athletes train, compete, and succeed. We are grateful for your commitment to Seawolf excellence and for helping our teams go the distance.
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
UAA Cross Country/Track & Field 35 Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$1,000
UAA Cross Country/Track & Field 35 Challenge
Your gift has just unlocked a $1,000 gift from Michael Friess for Cross Country/Track & Field. Your gift helps our student-athletes train, compete, and succeed both on the course and in the classroom. We are grateful for your commitment to Seawolf excellence and for helping our teams go the distance.
35 / 35 Donors
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UAA Fuel the Seawolves Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$2,000
UAA Fuel the Seawolves Challenge
Your gift has just unlocked a $2,000 gift from Larry and Judy Helgeson for Fuel the Seawolves. Your gift helps our student-athletes train, compete, and succeed both on the court and in the classroom. We are grateful for your commitment to Seawolf excellence and for helping our teams go the distance.
25 / 25 Donors
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UAA First Hour Power Hour Leaderboard
Number of donors per UAA fund in the first hour of UA Giving Day
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,500 | Excellence in Gymnastics | 126 |
| 2 | Excellence in Cross Country/Track & Field | 57 | |
| 3 | Excellence in Hockey | 32 | |
| 4 | Milers Legacy CrossCountry/Track & Field Scholarship Spendable | 32 | |
| 5 | Excellence in Volleyball | 31 |
Ended
UAA Excellence in Hockey Fund Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$2,000
UAA Excellence in Hockey Fund Challenge
Thank you for being such passionate donors! The Excellence in Hockey Fund Challenge has been unlocked—adding $2,000 to support UAA Hockey and its commitment to excellence on and off the ice! This incredible achievement was made possible by the generosity of Margorie Keene, whose support fuels the spirit of Seawolf Hockey and empowers our student-athletes to thrive. Your contribution helps us build champions, thank you for being part of this winning team!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$1,000
UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge
Alaska counts on our incredible engineers to find the solution to complex Arctic concerns. 75% of UA's grads stay in Alaska long-term, which is something to be proud of; the challenge at hand is ensuring bright students receive the support they need to enroll and graduate. Stephanie Erickson, University of Alaska Foundation board member, challenges Alaska's engineers to be part of the solution. To represent 75% of alumni staying in Alaska long-term, when we reach 750 donors to any program or scholarship, Stephanie will donate $2,000, split between UAA College of Engineering and UAF College of Engineering and Mines.
749 / 749 Donors
Completed
UA Launch Power Hour Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$5,500
UA Launch Power Hour
The UA Foundation Board of Directors thanks the first-hour donors who have set UA Giving Day on a great foot. UA Foundation Board has made their $5,500 donation to UA General Scholarship. Keep spreading the word about UA Giving Day to make UA Giving Day a success!
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
UAA Men's Basketball 50 Donor Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$1,000
UAA Men's Basketball 50 Donor Challenge
Your gift has just unlocked a $1,000 gift from Joe Alston and Diana Campbell for Men's Basketball. Your gift helps our student-athletes train, compete, and succeed both on the court and in the classroom. We are grateful for your commitment to Seawolf excellence and for helping our teams go the distance.
50 / 50 Donors
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UAA Hockey 50 Donor Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$1,000
UAA Hockey 50 Donor Challenge
We Did It! Thank You, Seawolf Hockey Fans! Seawolf Hockey has officially reached 50 donors! Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve unlocked an extra $1,000 from Joe Alston and Diana Campbell! Your generosity fuels our team and keeps Seawolf Hockey strong. We couldn’t have done it without you — thank you for making a difference! Let’s keep the momentum going! #SeawolfGivingDay
50 / 50 Donors
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UAA Men's Basketball 50 Donor Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$1,000
UAA Men's Basketball 50 Donor Challenge
Your gift has just unlocked a $1,000 gift from Beth Scott for Men's Basketball. Your gift helps our student-athletes train, compete, and succeed both on the court and in the classroom. We are grateful for your commitment to Seawolf excellence and for helping our teams go the distance.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
UAA Helgeson Gymnastics Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$1,000
UAA Helgeson Gymnastics Challenge
Your gift has just unlocked a $1,000 gift from Larry and Judy Helgeson for Gymnastics. Your gift helps our student-athletes train, compete, and succeed. We are grateful for your commitment to Seawolf excellence and for helping our teams go the distance.
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
UAA Helgeson Volleyball Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$1,000
UAA Helgeson Volleyball Challenge
Your gift has just unlocked a $1,000 gift from Larry and Judy Helgeson for Volleyball. Your gift helps our student-athletes train, compete, and succeed both on the court and in the classroom. We are grateful for your commitment to Seawolf excellence and for helping our teams go the distance.
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
UAA Gymnastics 50 Donor Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$1,000
UAA Gymnastics 50 Donor Challenge
Your gift has just unlocked a $1,000 gift from Joe Alston & Diana Campbell for Gymnastics. Your gift helps our student-athletes train, compete, and succeed. We are grateful for your commitment to Seawolf excellence and for helping our teams go the distance.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
UAA Excellence in Athletics Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$1,000
UAA Excellence in Athletics Challenge
Thank you for supporting all Seawolf athletics teams! The $1,000 challenge gift from Lonnie Brooks has been unlocked. Your support helps to keep the Seawolf Athletics strong!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
UAA 49th Finishers Challenge Complete
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$4,900
UAA 49th Finishers Challenge
Signature Land Services thanks donors for our alumni supporters for helping unlock this $4,900 gift to benefit the 49th Finishers Scholarship!
49 / 49 Donors
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