Giving Days 2025 has ended!
Giving Days 2025
March 18-20
Giving Days 2025 has ended!
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#GIVE2COO
Thank you to all who participated in USF's 9th annual Giving Days! Your overwhelming generosity was record-breaking and will have a lasting impact for our community!
We hope to see you back next year for GIVE2COO 2026!
In the meantime, learn how you can get involved and make a gift to the University of Sioux Falls anytime!
Cougar Community | Keri LeBrun Alumni
Mar 20, 2025
"There's just a beautiful community here and I think that's why I'm drawn back again and again."
Stories from alum like Keri LeBrun '09 are a testament to how staying connected can create friendships that last a lifetime.
Cougar Community | Lyle '63 and Paula Terveen
Mar 20, 2025
Lyle '63 and Paula Terveen have both supported USF for many years.
While Lyle is an alum and both went on to work for USF, their long-standing commitment to supporting the University is still ever-present to this day.
Check out their story as they explain why #GIVE2COO is a great opportunity to come together in support of everything USF has to offer!
Participating Groups
Let's Build our Community
YOU DID IT! Anonymous donors gave $36,000 to the USF Fund. Let’s come together, spread the momentum, and make something amazing happen!
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President's Challenge for the USF Fund
CONGRATS! President Brett Bradfield and his wife Jane invite 25 community members to give to unlock their $1,000 challenge gift. Let’s show our strength!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
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Match
Twice the Good - USF Fund Match
COMPLETE! An anonymous alum ’04 will match gifts to the USF Fund dollar for dollar, up to $3,000. Let’s maximize our community’s impact!
$3,000 MATCHED
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GIVE2COO GAME TIME!
COMPLETE! Director of Athletics Jon Hart will contribute $1,000 once 35 donors give to USF Athletics. Let’s come together to start strong!
35 / 35 Donors
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Athletics Challenge
COMPLETE! The Stewart Family will give $1,200 for every 35 donors that give to USF Athletics, up to a total of $6,000. Together, we can make an impact!
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1960s Alumni Challenge
COMPLETE: Thanks to an anonymous donor, when 25 alumni from 1960-1969 give, $2,000 will be unlocked for Academic Scholarships. Let’s build a legacy together!
25 / 25 Donors
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New Donor Challenge
COMPLETE! New to giving? When 50 new donors participate in #GIVE2COO, $2,500 will be unlocked for the USF Fund by an anonymous alum. Join us and make a difference!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
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Match
Basic Needs Program Match
COMPLETE! All gifts to the Basic Needs Program will be matched up to $1,000 by Wendy Fisher Grimm ’78. Let’s tackle hunger and hardship together!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Instrumental Music Match
Let’s strike a chord for Instrumental Music! USF Trustee Kendra Calhoun and her husband Bill will match all gifts up to $1,000—because the only thing better than a standing ovation is a matching donation.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Theatre Match
APPLAUSE! A generous alumna is matching all gifts to the Theatre program up to $2,000. Together, we can support the next generation of performers!
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Match
Vocal Music Match
COMPLETE! In honor of Music Professor Emeritus Lois Harchanko ’55, gifts to Vocal Music will be matched up to $5,000 by an anonymous alumna. Let’s support the future of music!
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Baseball Match
COMPLETE! In memory of Ken 'SID' Kortemeyer '74, Mark Wolitarsky '77 and his wife Berinda will match all gifts to Baseball, up to $500. Let’s hit it out of the park for USF Baseball!
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Cross Country/Track & Field Match
COMPLETE! A generous gift from Shane '96 and Elisabeth Sandersfeld will match all donations to Cross Country/Track & Field, dollar for dollar, up to $2,500. Together, our alumni community makes a difference!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
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Match
Football Match
GOAL! All gifts to Football will be matched up to $25,000 by the Coo Football Legacy Association. Together, we can reach this goal!
Completed
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Match
Men’s Golf Match
COMPLETE! In memory of Ken "SID" Kortemeyer '74, Mark Wolitarsky '77 and his wife Berinda are teeing up some generosity—they are matching all gifts to Men's Golf up to $500!!
$500 MATCHED
Completed
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Match
Women’s Soccer Match
COMPLETE! All gifts to Women’s Soccer will be matched up to $1,000 by an anonymous donor. Your donation helps us keep the wins coming, and the nets shaking!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Women's Swimming Match
SPLASH! YOU DID IT! Gifts to Women Swimming will be matched up to $500 by a generous gift from Jill and Paul TenHaken '05. Dive into giving for our swimmers!
$500 MATCHED
Completed
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Match
Men's Wrestling Match
PINNED! All gifts to Men’s Wrestling will be matched up to $5,500 by anonymous donors. Show our team the power of community support!
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Duel of the Decades: Most Donors
Check back during #GIVE2COO to see which decade of alumni has the most donors from our USF community!
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010-2019 | 35 |
| 2 | 1970-1979 | 35 |
| 3 | 1980-1989 | 31 |
| 4 | 1960-1969 | 26 |
| 5 | 1990-1999 | 26 |
| 6 | 2000-2009 | 25 |
| 7 | 2020+ | 15 |
| 8 | 1950-1959 | 10 |
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Fine Arts Leaderboard
Which fine arts area will raise the most during #GIVE2COO? Make a gift to help your favorite area shine in our creative community!
| Rank | Department | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vocal Music | $13,335.01 |
| 2 | Theatre | $5,635.01 |
| 3 | Instrumental Music | $4,835.01 |
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50 States Challenge: Uniting Our USF Community Nationwide
#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 the alumna who made this challenge possible! The following states have been unlocked: SOUTH DAKOTA | GEORGIA | IOWA | MINNESOTA | WYOMING | FLORIDA | MICHIGAN | NEBRASKA | COLORADO | MARYLAND | NORTH CAROLINA | TENNESEE | WISCONSIN | ARIZONA | IDAHO | TEXAS | INDIANA | NEW JERSEY | OHIO | WASHINGTON | ILLINOIS | NORTH DAKOTA | CALIFORNIA | MASSACHUSETTS | CONNECTICUT | MISSOURI | PENNSYLVANIA | VIRGINIA | LOUISIANA | MONTANA | RHODE ISLAND | NEW YORK | ALASKA | ARKANSAS | DELAWARE | OKLAHOMA | SOUTH CAROLINA | KANSAS | NEW HAMPSHIRE | UTAH | ALABAMA | MISSISSIPPI | NEW MEXICO
43 / 43 Donors
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Make it Count for the USF Fund
COMPLETE! In honor of USF faculty, staff, and administration, Paula Newport O'Neill-Weedon ’64 and Ren Weedon will add $250 to gifts of $250+ to the USF Fund, up to $2,500. Let’s celebrate our community!
10 / 10 Donors
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Double Your Impact on Academic Scholarships
COMPLETE! Every gift to Academic Scholarships will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000, thanks to Mick Woodden ’63. Let’s amplify our impact!
$5,000 MATCHED
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Run, Jump, Cheer for 141 Years
COMPLETE! For USF’s 141st anniversary, if 141 donors give to USF Athletics, a couple from the class of 1966 will contribute an additional $5,000 to USF Athletics. Let’s celebrate our legacy!
141 / 141 Donors
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Alumni Donor Challenge
COMPLETE! When 100 alumni come together to give, the Alumni Association Board will unlock $1,610 for Academic Scholarships. Every gift counts—let’s unite!
100 / 100 Donors
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1970s Alumni Challenge
COMPLETE: Alumni from 1970-1979: If 25 of you give, $1,000 will be unlocked for Academic Scholarships. Together, we can support future students! Thanks to Dr. Tom '72 and Shirley Smith '73!
25 / 25 Donors
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Faculty & Staff Donor Challenge
COMPLETE! Faculty and staff: If 35 of you give, Lyle ’63 & Paula Terveen will contribute $2,000 to Academic Scholarships. Let’s celebrate our community!
35 / 35 Donors
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Match
Campus Ministries Match
COMPLETE! Double your impact! USF supporters Dan & Marie LaRock will match all gifts to Campus Ministries up to $1,000, strengthening faith and community.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Instrumental Music Challenge
COMPLETE: When 10 community members support Instrumental Music, a $1,000 gift will be unlocked from USF Trustee Kendra Calhoun and her husband Bill.
10 / 10 Donors
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Theatre Challenge
STANDING OVATION! When 30 community members support the Theatre program, a $1,000 gift will be unlocked from an anonymous donor. Let’s ensure the arts thrive at USF!
30 / 30 Donors
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Vocal Music Challenge
COMPLETE! If 30 donors give to Vocal Music, a $5,000 gift from an anonymous alumna from the Class of ’66 will be unlocked. Let’s unite for music!
30 / 30 Donors
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Match
Men's Basketball Match
WOOHOO! Dylan Kvaale '08 with Make Way Wealth Management will match gifts to Men’s Basketball up to $1,000. Let’s score big for our program!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
Cross Country/Track & Field Challenge
COMPLETE! When 30 donors support Cross Country/Track & Field, a $1,000 gift from Jeff '97 and Mindy Veltkamp '97 will be unlocked. Let’s strengthen our community, one stride (and dollar) at a time!
30 / 30 Donors
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Football Challenge
Complete! For every 10 donors that give, $1,000 will be unlocked from the Coo Football Legacy Association up to $10,000. WITH $5,000 bonuses for every extra 25 donors up to $20,000! Let’s unite for our team!
Completed
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Women’s Golf Match
COMPLETE! In memory of Ken "SID" Kortemeyer '74, Mark Wolitarsky '77 and his wife Berinda drive generosity forward by matching all gifts to Women's Golf up to $500!
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Women's Softball Match
HOME RUN! Bill Kostner '72 will match all gifts to Women’s Softball up to $400. Let’s hit it out of the park for our team!
$400 MATCHED
Completed
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Match
Women’s Tennis Match
ACE! Dr. Braden Bradfield, AJ Delange, Michel-Olivier Marcoux, and Dr. Dan Terveen of the 2008 Men's Tennis Team will match Women's Tennis gifts up to $1,000. Rally together to support our athletes!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Match
Women’s Wrestling Match
PIN! Women’s Wrestling gifts will be matched up to $300 by an anonymous donor. Together, we can champion their success!
$300 MATCHED
Completed
Athletic Leaderboard
Which athletic team will raise the most during #GIVE2COO? Make a gift and help your favorite team lead our USF community!
| Rank | Team | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Football | $55,125.00 |
| 2 | General Athletics | $15,702.02 |
| 3 | Men's Wrestling | $10,850.02 |
| 4 | Cross Country/Track & Field | $6,400.30 |
| 5 | Men's Basketball | $4,010.01 |
| 6 | Women's Soccer | $3,475.01 |
| 7 | Women's Golf | $3,300.01 |
| 8 | Women's Tennis | $3,260.04 |
| 9 | Women's Swimming | $3,050.01 |
| 10 | Women's Wrestling | $2,305.01 |
| 11 | Softball | $2,275.01 |
| 12 | Men's Golf | $2,175.01 |
| 13 | Volleyball | $2,100.00 |
| 14 | Baseball | $1,470.01 |
| 15 | Women's Basketball | $800.00 |
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Highest Number of Donors
Every gift matters and adds up to make a difference at USF. Check out which funds have the highest donor participation today!
| Rank | Highest Number of Donors | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USF Fund - Greatest Needs | 112 |
| 2 | Football | 70 |
| 3 | Academic Scholarships | 41 |
| 4 | Theatre | 38 |
| 5 | Cross Country/Track & Field | 32 |
| 6 | Vocal Music | 31 |
| 7 | Women's Soccer | 26 |
| 8 | Women's Wrestling | 25 |
| 9 | Men's Wrestling | 23 |
| 10 | Basic Needs Program | 22 |
| 11 | Volleyball | 20 |
| 12 | Men's Basketball | 18 |
| 13 | Instrumental Music | 17 |
| 14 | Campus Ministries | 17 |
| 15 | General Athletics | 16 |
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Check out the 50 STATES CHALLENGE!
#1
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SD | 250 |
| 2 | MN | 56 |
| 3 | IA | 37 |
| Rank | Region | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 478 |
| 2 | Italy | 2 |
| 3 | Australia | 1 |
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