JMU Giving Day 2021

Dukes from all over the world came together to give more than $850,000 to support students at JMU. Thank you for making such a powerful collective statement about how important the Madison Experience is to you and to them. Keep GOing DUKES!


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JMU Nation
Rank State Gifts
1 VA 2959
2 MD 148
3 NC 146
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Match
$5,000 Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 2:1 Match
For every gift to the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, an anonymous alumnae donor will donate twice that amount, up to $5,000. For example, if you donate $25, an alumna will contribute double ($50) to match your gift to the Arboretum.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
$12,000 Valley Scholars Scholarship Fund 2:1 Match
For every gift to the Valley Scholars Scholarship Fund, an anonymous donor will donate twice that much, up to $12,000. For example, if you donate $25, an anonymous donor will contribute double ($50) to match your gift to the Valley Scholars Scholarship Fund.
$12,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
$10,000 Madison for Keeps 2:1 Match
For every gift to the Madison For Keeps fund, an anonymous donor will donate twice that much, up to $10,000. For example, if you donate $25, an anonymous donor will contribute double ($50) to triple your gift to Madison For Keeps.
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
$1,000 Brakke Mason Scholarship Dollar for Dollar Match
The first $1,000 to the Brakke Mason Endowment for Undergraduate Research in the College of Science and Mathematics will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to the generosity of Dr. David Brakke and Ms. Mary Anne Mason.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
$1,000 Hart School Dollar for Dollar Match
The first $1,000 to the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to the generosity of the family of one of the Hart School Advisory Board members.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
$50,000
125 Gifts College of Health and Behavioral Studies Participation Challenge
When the CHBS reaches 125 gifts, $50,000 will be unlocked for CHBS scholarships thanks to the generosity of two Class of ‘94 alumni.
125 / 125 Gifts
Completed
$6,855
325 Gifts College of Education Participation Challenge
When the COE reaches 325 gifts, $6,855 will be unlocked thanks to the generosity of the COE Executive Advisory Council.
325 / 325 Gifts
Completed
$30,000
$30K Midday Scholarships Challenge
DEADLINE EXTENDED! 3,000 gifts will unlock $30,000 in student scholarships. Brought to you by John Taschek (’86) and an Anonymous Alumna
3,000 / 3,000 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
175 Gifts College of Science and Mathematics Challenge
When the CSM reaches 175 gifts, $10,000 will be unlocked thanks to the generosity of an anonymous alumna donor.
175 / 175 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
College of Business Family Participation Challenge
When the CoB receives 50 parent gifts, $5,000 will be unlocked thanks to the generosity of Joely (’91) and Trey (’88) Mauck.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$4,125
College of Business Scholarships Challenge
When the CoB Scholarship Fund reaches 100 donors, $4,125 additional dollars will be unlocked for COB Scholarships thanks to the Marketing Executive Advisory Council.
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
$25,000 Dukes Pay It Forward Challenge
For every gift to a scholarship fund Buddy ’93 and Kathy Gadams will give $100 dollars to the Dukes Pay It Forward Annual Scholarship Fund.
250 / 250 Gifts
Completed
$15,000
Dukes Paying It Forward Participation Challenge
When the Dukes Pay It Forward Annual Scholarship Fund receives 50 gifts, $15,000 will be unlocked for scholarships thanks to the generosity of Greg and Alisa Mitchell.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$500
$5,000 College of Science and Mathematics Participation Challenge
For every gift to CSM an anonymous donor will make a $50 gift to the College of Science and Mathematics fund up to $5,000.
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
$10,000 Marching Royal Dukes Participation Challenge
When the Marching Royal Dukes fund receives 50 gifts, $10,000 will be unlocked for MRD scholarships thanks to the generosity of Brock Masterson ’00.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Success!
Around the World Challenge
Congratulations to the Center for Global Engagement who received a gift from Australia! G'Day mates!
Completed
Success!
New Day, New Donor Challenge
The Marching Royal Dukes Fund won the new donor challenge, Virginia's Finest indeed!
Completed
Success!
Women For Madison DEI Challenge
Valley Scholars has won the Women For Madison DEI Challenge. $500 will be awarded to the program!
Completed
Success!
Madison Giving Challenge
Congratulations to the Proud and True Fund for winning the Madison Giving Challenge. Show your colors!
Completed
Success!
JMU Family Challenge
COB Scholarships, Madison Vision and Parents Fund are the winners!
Completed
Success!
Alumni Challenge
Madison For Keeps Scholarships won the alumni challenge!
Completed
Success!
Student Challenge
The Breeze and College of Integrated Science and Engineering has won the Student Challenge!
Completed
Leaderboard
Overall Gifts Leaderboard
Which area can bring in the most gifts for giving day?
Rank Area Gifts
1 Duke Club - Proud and True Fund 637
2 College of Business 460
3 College of Education 339
4 Madison Vision Fund 327
5 College of Arts and Letters 318
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Leaderboard
Overall Dollars Leaderboard
Which area can raise the most dollars?
Rank Area Raised
1 Duke Club - Proud and True Fund $148,605.46
2 College of Business $67,799.96
3 Madison for Keeps Scholarships $47,476.05
4 College of Arts and Letters $41,859.06
5 Madison Vision Fund $36,257.51
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Leaderboard
Being the Change Challenge
Additional funds will be awarded to the colleges that raise the bar by surpassing their total number of gifts from JMU Giving Day 2019. Sponsored by the Women for Madison Executive Advisory Council.
Rank College Gifts
1 College of Business 460
2 College of Education 339
3 College of Arts and Letters 318
4 College of Science and Mathematics 215
5 College of Health and Behavioral Studies 131
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Leaderboard
JMUAA Chapter Leaderboard
Sponsored by the JMUAA Board of Directors, the Alumni Chapter scholarships will have the chance to win a portion of the challenge pot of $4,000 based on percent participation. For example, if 100 Dukes donate to chapter scholarships on Giving Day and 25 of those gifts are designated to the Harrisonburg Chapter, then the Harrisonburg Scholarship will receive 25% of the total challenge pot.
Rank Alumni Chapter Gifts
1 Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship 125
2 Richmond Alumni Chapter Scholarship 13
3 Harrisonburg Alumni Chapter Scholarship 8
4 Metro-Washington Alumni Chapter Scholarship 5
5 Philadelphia Area Alumni Chapter Scholarship 3
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