Giving Days 2026

Todd and Laurie Knutson ’84 are matching gifts up to $300 for USF Cheer! Make your gift today and double your impact—power the energy, pride, and spirit our cheer team brings to every sideline.

When 25 alumni from the 1970s give, $1,000 from Mark '77 and Berinda Wolitarsky will be unlocked for academic scholarships — continuing a generation's proud tradition of support and having real-time impact on today's generation.

When 25 donors give, a $1,000 gift from President Brett and Jane Bradfield will be unlocked for the USF Fund. Join the President in strengthening students, academics, and campus life — through the flexible support that keeps USF moving forward.

When 50 new donors make their first gift, a $3,000 gift from an Anonymous donor will be unlocked for the USF Fund. Be the spark that builds momentum across campus.

When 35 faculty and staff rally together, a $2,000 scholarship gift from Lyle ’63 and Paula Terveen will be unlocked. Join your colleagues in investing directly in the students you teach, mentor, and walk alongside every day.

Wendy Fisher Grimm ’78 will match gifts to the Student Basic Needs Program dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000. Ensure no student has to choose between staying enrolled and meeting basic needs.

An Anonymous donor will match every gift to Vocal Music dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000. Help USF vocalists pursue excellence, refine their craft, and perform with distinction on every stage.

An Anonymous donor will match gifts to Theatre up to $2,000. Invest in bold storytelling, transformative productions, and the next generation of performers.

When 35 donors support USF Athletics, Director of Athletics Jon Hart will give $1,000 — strengthening the total student-athlete experience.

An Anonymous donor will match every gift to Women’s Basketball up to $1,000. Step onto the court and double your impact — because championships are built long before tip-off.

When 30 donors support Cross Country and Track & Field, a $1,250 gift from Jeff and Mindy Veltkamp '97 will be unlocked. Go the distance for Cougar runners and athletes.

For every 10 donors to football, $1,000 will be unlocked from the Coo Football Legacy Association—up to $10,000. Every gift moves the chains. Rally together, hit the donor milestones, and power Cougar Football down the field!

An Anonymous donor will match gifts to Women’s Golf up to $1,000 — strengthening competitive experiences and growth for Cougar student-athletes.

All gifts to Women’s Soccer will be matched up to $1,200 by an Anonymous donor — strengthening the resources that help Cougars compete for conference titles and grow together.

Paul '05 and Jill TenHaken will match gifts up to $600 — dive in and champion the discipline, endurance, and drive of Cougar swimmers.

When 10 donors give, $500 is unlocked from Jeremy Linstad for Women’s Softball — doubling your impact as Cougar Softball steps up to the plate, swings big, and competes with heart this season.

#GIVE2COO is sweeping the nation! For every state from which we receive a gift, $1,000 will be unlocked until we reach all 50 states. Check out the heatmap to see what states we are missing. Unlocked money will be added periodically with special thanks to an Anonymous alumna!

Mick Woodden ’63 will match every gift to Academic Scholarships dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000. Double your impact and help remove financial barriers so a student can step confidently into their calling at USF.

When 100 alumni step up, the impact multiplies. Once the goal is reached, a $1,250 scholarship gift from the Alumni Association will be unlocked to support future students.

When 25 alumni from the 1960s give, $2,000 will be unlocked for academic scholarships thanks to an Anonymous 60s graduate — honoring a generation that helped shape USF — and now shaping opportunity for the next.

When 30 donors support Vocal Music, a $5,000 gift from an Anonymous donor will be unlocked — elevating performance and growth opportunities for student vocalists.

When 10 donors step up for Instrumental Music, a $1,250 gift from Kendra and Bill Calhoun will be unlocked. Every gift builds momentum — help us hit the high note and power the performance.

When 30 donors give to Theatre, a $1,000 gift from an Anonymous donor will be unlocked — supporting transformative productions and hands-on learning. Break a leg!

Mark Dahlquist ’79 will match gifts to Baseball up to $500 — doubling your investment in Cougar student-athletes as they train, compete, and represent USF with excellence.

Dylan Kvaale ’08 will match gifts to Men’s Basketball up to $500 — empowering Cougar student-athletes to grow as competitors and leaders.

An Anonymous donor will match gifts up to $3,000 — pushing Cougar athletes to surge in the final stretch and finish stronger than ever.

The Coo Football Legacy Association will match every gift to Football up to $20,000 — strengthening scholarships, training, and championship opportunities for Cougar Football.

An Anonymous donor will match gifts to Men’s Golf up to $1,000 — driving opportunity, competition, and continued excellence for Cougar Golf.

Last year, Bill Kostner ’72 stepped up to the plate and matched gifts to Women’s Softball. Following his passing in November 2025, we are honored to continue that tradition in his memory. In honor of Bill and his enduring belief in our program, a $500 memorial gift has been designated to match donations dollar-for-dollar during our fundraising day — up to $500 — doubling the impact of each gift. Join us in celebrating Bill’s legacy by continuing his generosity and showing up for our student-athletes.

Dr. Braden Bradfield ’08, AJ DeLange '10 and Dr. Daniel Terveen ’11 will match gifts up to $800 — so every dollar you give brings Cougar Tennis closer to match point. Let’s serve up something big.