Giving Days 2026

MOMENTUM TURNED INTO IMPACT! Thanks to generous participation, the full Legacy Power Surge Challenge has been unlocked for the USF Fund.

The President’s Challenge has been unlocked! Together, we’ve added $1,000 more to fuel the USF Fund.

MATCHED! Flexible dollars are now at work across campus — strengthening what matters most.

50 FIRST-TIME donors stepped forward — unlocking $3,000 for the USF Fund and building momentum for the future!

Faculty and staff answered the call — unlocking the $2,000 Terveen's Scholarship Challenge to support future Cougars.

COMPLETED! 1970s alumni answered the call, unlocking the $1,000 scholarship gift from the Wolitarskys in honor and memory of lifelong Cougar Kenneth “SID” Kortemeyer '74. A legacy of faith, friendship, and faithful support lives on through you.

STUDENTS FIRST! The $1,000 Basic Needs Match is complete — ensuring no Cougar faces barriers alone.

HARMONY! The $5,000 Vocal Music Harmony Match has been fully met! Thanks to generous support, every matched dollar is helping our student vocalists shine even brighter.

IN THE POCKET! The $3,000 Instrumental Match has been met — amplifying opportunity for USF musicians.

SHOWTIME! Thanks to 30 generous supporters, the $1,000 Theatre challenge has been unlocked — raising the curtain on expanded opportunity.

#LEGACY! 142 donors stepped up in honor of 142 years — and the $5,000 Cougar Excellence Challenge has been unlocked! The legacy continues because of you. Thank you to the Class of 1966 Coo Couple who made this possible!

HOME RUN! Thanks to your generosity, the $500 Baseball match has been fully met — doubling the impact for Cougar student-athletes and their season ahead.

SLAM DUNK! The Men’s Basketball match has been fulfilled, doubling the impact for player development and future success on the court.

You helped us go the distance! The $1,250 distance challenge has been unlocked for Cross Country and Track & Field.

TOUCHDOWN, COUGARS! With 100 donors stepping up, the full $10,000 Football Rally Challenge has been unlocked. That’s ten first downs and one major score for Cougar Football—what a drive!

The Championship Drive Challenge is complete — unlocking $1,000 to propel Women’s Golf forward!

Cougar fans answered the call and unlocked the $1,000 Drive for Excellence Challenge for Men’s Golf!

The Women’s Soccer match has been reached, doubling support for Cougar athletes on and off the field.

FANS STEPPED UP! The $500 softball challenge has been reached! Your generosity fuels the drive, grit, and game-day moments ahead.

MATCH POINT SECURED! The $800 Tennis match has been fully met — fueling competitive fire and Cougar victories ahead.

VICTORY ON THE MAT! The $1,000 Men’s Wrestling match has been fully met! Thanks to your support, every gift was doubled, powering Cougar wrestlers as they train, compete, and rise.

#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! The following states have been unlocked: SOUTH DAKOTA | MINNESOTA | IOWA | WISCONSIN | FLORIDA | MICHIGAN | COLORADO | WASHINGTON | WYOMING | ARIZONA | ILLINOIS | INDIANA | KANSAS | NEBRASKA | IDAHO | SOUTH CAROLINA | TEXAS | CALIFORNIA | UTAH | CONNECTICUT | NORTH DAKOTA | ALASKA | ARKANSAS | MARYLAND | MISSISSIPPI | NEW YORK | OKLAHOMA | PENNSYLVANIA | TENNESSEE | ALABAMA | GEORGIA | VIRGINIA | OREGON | DELAWARE | LOUISIANA | KENTUCKY | NEW HAMPSHIRE | MONTANA | NEW MEXICO

ALL IN! The All In for USF Match is complete! These bonus dollars have been unlocked to strengthen the USF Fund and fuel what matters most across campus.

The $5,000 match has been fully met! Because you stepped forward, more students will step onto campus ready to pursue their calling.

Alumni showed their Cougar pride and unlocked the $1,350 Alumni Scholarship Rally gift for Academic Scholarships!

COMPLETED! 1960s alumni unlocked $2,000 for scholarships, investing in the next generation.

AMEN TO THAT! The Campus Ministries Match has been fulfilled! Your dollars were DOUBLED toward expanding opportunities for student growth and faithful service.

PERFECT PITCH! With 30 donors stepping forward, the $5,000 Vocal Music challenge has been unlocked — amplifying impact for student performers.

HIGH NOTE! 10 donors answered the call — and the $1,250 Crescendo Challenge is unlocked! Together, we’ve amplified opportunity for USF student musicians.

THE CURTAIN RISES! The $2,000 Theatre Match has been fully unlocked.

LET'S GO! 35 donors answered the call, unlocking additional support for USF Athletics.

THE ROSTER IS FULL, and the dollars are unlocked! Thanks to every donor who stepped up, Cougar Athletics gains even more strength and momentum.

The $1,000 Women’s Basketball Match is complete! Your support fuels scholarships, training, and championship pursuit.

PUMP IT UP! The $300 Sideline Spirit Match has been fully unlocked thanks to you. Your support keeps Cougar energy loud, proud, and leading the charge at every game.

STRONG FINISH! The $3,000 Cross Country and Track & Field match has been met, propelling Cougar athletes toward their next starting line.

TOUCHDOWN! The $20,000 Football match has been met, amplifying support for scholarships, training, and the continued strength of Cougar Football.

HOLE IN ONE! The $1,000 Women’s Golf match has been fulfilled, multiplying support for Cougar Golf success.

ACE! The $1,000 Men’s Golf match has been fully met, expanding opportunity and momentum for Cougar golfers.

Last year, Bill Kostner ’72 stepped up to the plate and matched gifts to Women’s Softball. Following his passing in November 2025, we were honored to continue that tradition in his memory. Thanks to our generous community, the $500 memorial match has been fully met — doubling the impact of gifts made in Bill’s honor. Together, we have celebrated Bill’s enduring belief in our program and continued his legacy of showing up for our student-athletes.

WHAT A SPLASH! The Swimming match has been completed, strengthening support for training and competition.

ACE! Thanks to your incredible support, the full $500 Women’s Volleyball match has been met and maximized! Your gifts were multiplied and your impact on Cougar Volleyball just got bigger. Game on!