Emory Day of Giving 2025 has ended!
Emory Day of Giving 2025
THANK YOU!
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1,452,494
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6,550
gifts
We've reached the finish line!
All leaderboards, matches, and challenges have ended.
Past Events
Digital Scavenger Hunt: Swoop, There It Is!
Congrats to the following areas that were awarded extra funds from the "Swoop, There It Is!" digital scavenger hunt: Emory Ballroom Dance Club, Emory Pre-PA Society, Volunteer Medical Interpretation Services, Pre-Health Latinx for Atlanta, Emory Public Interest Committee, and Oxford College Fund for Excellence ($100 each); and Juice Ultimate Frisbee Team ($400)
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Swoop's $2,000 Dash
Congrats to the winning funds in Swoop's $2,000 Dash: 1st place - Luke Gregory Memorial Compassion Endowment Fund ($600), 2nd place - Candler's Student Emergency Fund ($500), 3rd place - Emory College Scholarships ($400), 4th place tie - Goizueta Business School Fund for Excellence and Nursing School Scholarship Fund ($166.66 each), plus Campus Life's Student Experience Fund and Emory First fund ($83.34 each)
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Wonderful Wednesday Alumni Challenge
Congrats to the five winning funds in the Wonderful Wednesday Alumni Challenge: 1st place - Luke Gregory Memorial Compassion Endowment ($1,000), 2nd place - Emory College Scholarships ($800), 3rd place - Goizueta Business School Fund for Excellence ($600), 4th place - Nursing Student Assistance Fund ($400), 5th place - Alpha Phi Omega ($200)
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Student Giving Challenge
Congrats to the following areas that won $250 each in the Student Giving Challenge: Asian Student Organization, Chinese Undergraduate Student Organization, Oxford Class Gift, and Alpha Phi Omega
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Programs: Most Donors Leaderboard
As Emory Day of Giving has grown, so has the number of participating centers, programs, and athletics teams. The 10 participating groups (excluding colleges, schools, and student organizations) with the most donors who make a $25+ gift by 6:00 p.m. EDT on March 27 will share $7,000 in bonus awards. Award dollars will go to the fund designation with the most donors in each of the ten winning groups.
| Rank | Prize | Programs | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,300 | Women's Soccer | 97 |
| 2 | $1,200 | Center for Ethics | 86 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Cross Country and Track & Field | 68 |
| 4 | $800 | Swimming and Diving | 66 |
| 5 | $700 | University-wide Initiatives | 66 |
| 6 | $600 | Emory University Chaplaincy | 60 |
| 7 | $500 | Campus Life | 54 |
| 8 | $400 | Softball | 37 |
| 9 | $300 | Center for AIDS Research | 37 |
| 10 | $200 | Emory Libraries | 36 |
| 11 | Emory Impact Circles | 35 | |
| 12 | Michael C. Carlos Museum | 33 | |
| 13 | Men's Soccer | 32 | |
| 14 | Emory Eye Center | 31 | |
| 15 | Emory National Primate Research Center | 31 |
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Wise Heart Gift Leaderboard
The wise heart seeks knowledge, and generous leadership donors support the programs closest to their hearts. The 4 groups with the most $1,000+ donations by 6:00pm EDT on March 27 will share $5,000 in bonus awards. Award dollars will go to the fund designation that receives the most $1,000+ gifts in each of the 4 winning groups.
| Rank | Prize | Schools/Units/Colleges/Departments/Teams/Orgs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | College of Arts and Sciences | 32 |
| 2 | $1,500 | Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing | 24 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Goizueta Business School | 23 |
| 4 | $500 | Oxford College | 18 |
| 5 | Emory Law | 12 | |
| 6 | School of Medicine | 11 | |
| 7 | Candler School of Theology | 9 | |
| 8 | Women's Soccer | 7 | |
| 9 | Women's Tennis | 6 | |
| 10 | Emory Eye Center | 5 | |
| 11 | Emory Impact Circles | 5 | |
| 12 | Swimming and Diving | 5 | |
| 13 | Men's Golf | 5 | |
| 14 | Center for Ethics | 4 | |
| 15 | Men's Soccer | 4 |
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Alumni Gift Challenge for Women's Varsity Soccer
The first 40 gifts from alumni to Women's Varsity Soccer will unlock $5,000 for the team. This challenge was generously contributed by a donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
40 / 40 Gifts
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Brook International Career Experiences Endowment Gift Challenge
Every 6 gifts of $25 or more to the Brook International Career Experiences Endowment will unlock $16,250, with a potential to unlock up to $65,000 for the endowment. This challenge was generously contributed by Warren Brook 70Ox 72B and Kathy Brook.
14 / 18 Gifts
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Emory Athletics Donor Challenge
Every 100 donors to Emory Athletics funds and varsity teams will unlock $1,000 for the WoodPEC Sports Medicine fund. Achieving 500 donors will unlock a total of $5,000 to support training staff and medical providers for all student athletes. This match was generously contributed by Dr. Michael Huey and Fontaine Huey. Donors to club sport teams are not included in this challenge but will count for the Student Org Challenge.
500 / 500 Donors
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Laney Graduate School Donor Challenge
Every 20 donors to Laney Graduate School will unlock $5,000 to the Martha and William Dobes Graduate Professional Development Endowment fund. Achieving 80 donors will complete the $20,000 challenge. Thanks to a generous contribution from Martha and William Dobes, donors can give to any fund within Laney Graduate School.
48 / 60 Donors
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Parent Donor Challenge to Support Student Flourishing
Every 100 parent donors will unlock $2,000 to the Student Flourishing Fund. Achieving 500 parent donors, will unlock a total of $10,000. Thanks to generous challenge donors, Mr. Damon Liss 95C and Mrs. Lisa Liss 94C, parents are encouraged to donate to any fund within the school, program, team, or student organization that benefits their student.
500 / 500 Donors
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Softball Gift Challenge
The first 25 gifts to Softball will unlock $5,000 for the team. This challenge was generously contributed by Lisa and Mark Light.
25 / 25 Gifts
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2,000th Gift Challenge
Congrats to Melissa Sheesley who made the 2,000th gift during Emory Day of Giving. An extra $200 has been awarded to the Oxford College Scholarship Fund!
2,000 / 2,000 Gifts
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5,523 Gift Challenge
Congrats to an anonymous donor who made the 5,523rd gift which won an extra $200 for HeartStart Emory!
5,523 / 5,523 Gifts
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Brook International Travel Endowment Match
Online donations to the Brook International Travel Endowment will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000. This match was generously contributed by Warren Brook 70Ox 72B and Kathy Brook.
$2,425 MATCHED
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Oxford Center for Pathways and Purpose Match
Online donations to the Oxford Center for Pathways and Purpose fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $17,600. This match was generously contributed by Nancy Slaughter O’Neil 85Ox 87C.
$3,305 MATCHED
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Carlos Museum Conservation Fund Match
Online donations to the Michael C. Carlos Museum Conservation Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $6,000. This match was generously contributed by donors who wish to remain anonymous.
$2,765 MATCHED
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Emory College Pathways Center Fund Match
Online donations to the Pathways Center Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $15,000. This match was generously contributed by Matthew Claster 05C.
$7,710 MATCHED
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Emory Eye Center Glaucoma Support Fund Match
Online donations to the Glaucoma Support fund at the Emory Eye Center will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. This match was generously contributed by an alumnus who wishes to remain anonymous.
$10,000 MATCHED
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Emory Eye Center Retina Support Fund Match
Online donations to the Retina Support fund at the Emory Eye Center will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. This match was generously contributed by Mr. and Mrs. John Irby.
$10,000 MATCHED
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Emory's Executive Women of Goizeuta Match
Online donations to Emory's Executive Women of Goizeuta will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000. This match was generously contributed by Jodi Rausch 01MBA.
$5,000 MATCHED
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LGBT+ Emory Impact Circle Fund Match
Online donations to the LGBT+ Emory Impact Circle Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000. This match was generously contributed by Jonathan Beam 06Ox 08C and Joe Sandman.
$318 MATCHED
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Nursing Student Assistance Fund Match
Online donations to the Nursing Student Assistance Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $6,000. This match was generously contributed by a donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
$6,000 MATCHED
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Oxford College Tarbutton Leadership Fellows Endowment Match
Online donations to the Tarbutton Leadership Fellows Endowment will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000. This match was generously contributed by Hugh Tarbutton, Jr. 84Ox.
$970 MATCHED
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School of Medicine Scholarship Match
Online donations to the School of Medicine Alumni Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000. This match was generously contributed by a donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
$8,706 MATCHED
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Science Gallery Atlanta Match
Online donations to Science Gallery Atlanta will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000. This match was generously contributed by Mary and Bob Hughes.
$280 MATCHED
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University Libraries Fund for Excellence Match
Online donations to the University Libraries Fund for Excellence will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000. This match was generously contributed by Dr. Ira Casson and Mrs. Susan Casson in loving memory of their son, Benjamin Scott Casson 03C. Benjamin loved his years at Emory and especially loved using the libraries.
$1,755 MATCHED
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Youth Theological Initiative Program Match
Online donations to the Youth Theological Initiative (YTI) Program will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000. This match was generously contributed by Scotty 14T and Margaret Greene.
$2,381 MATCHED
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The Longshot Power Hour
Who were the longshots who won this power hour? The first randomly selected winner is an anonymous donor who made their gift to Juice Ultimate Frisbee team, and the second randomly selected winner is Tracy Barash who made their gift to the Executive Women of Goizueta. Both funds will get $500 extra added to their accounts!
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Faculty and Staff Giving Challenge
Congrats to the following funds that won the Faculty and Staff Giving Challenge: 1st place - Candler's Student Emergency Fund ($1,600), 2nd place - Oxford Center for Pathways and Purpose ($1,200), 3rd place - Nursing Student Assistance Fund ($800), 4th place - Rollins Cares ($400)
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Parent Giving Challenge
Congrats to the following areas that won the Parent Giving Challenge: 1st place, Women's Varsity Soccer ($1100); 2nd place, Chinese Undergraduate Student Organization ($900); Tie-3rd place, Alpha Phi Omega and Epsilon of Kappa Alpha Order ($500 each).
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Schools and Colleges: Most Donors Leaderboard
Emory’s nine colleges and schools are competing for bragging rights and bonus dollars during Emory Day of Giving. Keep your school at the top of the Leaderboard by making a gift and asking others to join you! The four schools with the most donors who make a $25+ gift by 6:00 p.m. EDT on March 27 will share $5,000 in bonus awards for their schools' Fund for Excellence.
| Rank | Prize | Schools and Colleges | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Oxford College | 274 |
| 2 | $1,500 | College of Arts and Sciences | 264 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Goizueta Business School | 209 |
| 4 | $500 | Candler School of Theology | 182 |
| 5 | Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing | 167 | |
| 6 | Emory Law | 102 | |
| 7 | School of Medicine | 99 | |
| 8 | Rollins School of Public Health | 72 | |
| 9 | Laney Graduate School | 38 |
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Student Organizations: Most Gifts Leaderboard
Emory student organizations create lifelong friends, unforgettable memories, and real-world skills. The top 10 student organizations with the most gifts during Emory Day of Giving will share $6,000 in bonus awards.
| Rank | Prize | Student Orgs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,100 | Asian Student Organization | 325 |
| 2 | $950 | Chinese Undergraduate Student Organization | 269 |
| 3 | $700 | Kappa Sigma | 265 |
| 4 | $650 | Juice Ultimate Frisbee | 234 |
| 5 | $600 | Emory International Relations Association | 200 |
| 6 | $550 | Alpha Phi Omega | 189 |
| 7 | $500 | HeartStart Emory | 165 |
| 8 | $450 | Club Gymnastics | 135 |
| 9 | $300 | Club Women's Volleyball | 131 |
| 10 | $200 | Public Health: Palestine & Collective Liberation | 107 |
| 11 | Oxford Class Gift | 78 | |
| 12 | Aural Pleasure | 70 | |
| 13 | Emory Remote Area Medical | 69 | |
| 14 | Atlanta Pediatric Cancer Outreach | 46 | |
| 15 | Epsilon of Kappa Alpha Order | 45 |
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Alumni Boards and Networks: Most Gifts Leaderboard
Congrats to the following networks and boards that unlocked extra funds for the funds that they gave the most gifts to: Large Networks - New York Network ($1,000 for Emory College Scholarships) and 60+ Network ($800 for Emory College Fund for Excellence); Other Networks - APIDA Alumni Network ($1,000 for Alpha Phi Omega), Los Angeles Network ($800 for Emory College Scholarships), and Chicago Network ($600 for Club Baseball); Alumni Boards - Oxford College Alumni Board ($500 for Luke Gregory Memorial Compassion Endowment Fund) and Emory Alumni Board ($300 for Emory College Scholarships)
| Rank | Answer | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford College Alumni Board+ | 156 |
| 2 | New York Network* | 65 |
| 3 | 60 Plus Network* | 54 |
| 4 | ATL Over 40 Network* | 35 |
| 5 | Advancement Volunteer EAVN* | 30 |
| 6 | Florida Networks* | 29 |
| 7 | Emory Alumni Board+ | 21 |
| 8 | ATL Alumnae Network* | 21 |
| 9 | Nurses Alumni Board+ | 20 |
| 10 | Caucus of Black Alumni* | 17 |
| 11 | ATL Young Alumni Network* | 15 |
| 12 | Emory College Alumni Board+ | 15 |
| 13 | APIDA Alumni Network | 13 |
| 14 | Business School Alum Board+ | 12 |
| 15 | Los Angeles Network | 12 |
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Brook International Travel Endowment Gift Challenge
Every 10 gifts of $25 or more to the Brook International Travel Endowment will unlock $8,000, with a potential to unlock up to $32,000 for the endowment. This challenge was generously contributed by Warren Brook 70Ox 72B and Kathy Brook.
25 / 30 Gifts
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Center for Ethics Gift Challenge
The first 35 gifts to the Center for Ethics will unlock $1,250 for the Friends of the Center for Ethics fund. Achieving 140 gifts will unlock a total of $5,000. Thanks to a generous contribution from Rawson Haverty, gifts to any fund at the Center for Ethics qualify.
106 / 140 Gifts
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GBS Donor Challenge
Every 50 donors to GBS will unlock $18,000 for the Goizueta Business School Fund for Excellence. Achieving 250 donors to unlock a total of $90,000. Thanks to generous contributions from the Goizueta Advisory Board, donors to any fund within Goizueta Business School qualify.
250 / 250 Donors
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Oxford College Donor Challenge
Every 100 donors to Oxford will unlock $5,000 for the Chris and Amanda Arrendale Scholarship Endowment. Achieving 400 donors, will unlock a total of $20,000. Thanks to a generous contribution from Chris 99Ox 01C and Amanda Arrendale, donors to any fund at Oxford qualify.
394 / 400 Donors
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School of Medicine Gift Challenge
Every 30 gifts to the School of Medicine will unlock $10,000 for the School of Medicine Alumni Scholarship Fund. Achieving 90 gifts, will unlock a total of $30,000. Gifts to any fund at the School of Medicine qualify thanks to a generous donation from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
90 / 90 Gifts
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Student Alumni Association Challenge
Congratulations to our winners, Guyberson Pierre who selected Ben Pius Mock Trial as their beneficiary of $100, Isabella Buyers who selected Remote Area Medical as their beneficiary of $100, Emily Perez who selected Pre-Health Latinx for Atlanta as their beneficiary of $100, and Angela Sarmiento who selected Volunteer Medical Interpretation Services as their beneficiary of $100.
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4,000th Gift Challenge
Congrats to Maleika Farley who made the 4,000th gift during Emory Day of Giving. An extra $200 has been awarded to the Rollins School of Public Health Fund for Excellence!
4,000 / 4,000 Gifts
Completed
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Black Emory Impact Circle Fund Match
Online donations to the Black Emory Impact Circle Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. This match was generously contributed by Dr. Greg Vaughn 87C.
$4,280 MATCHED
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Brook International Career Experiences Endowment Match
Online donations to the Brook International Career Experiences Endowment will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000. This match was generously contributed by Warren Brook 70Ox 72B and Kathy Brook.
$1,266 MATCHED
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Candler Master of Divinity Scholarship Fund Match
Online donations to the Candler Master of Divinity Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000. This match was generously contributed by Mrs. Jan Tripp 70C and the Rev. Dr. Marcus Tripp 70C 73T 74T.
$4,330 MATCHED
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Emory College Fund for Excellence Match
Online donations to the Emory College Fund for Excellence will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. This match was generously contributed by Lloyd P26 and Marnie Mallah P26.
$10,000 MATCHED
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Emory College Scholarships Match
Online donations to the Emory College Scholarships will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $18,850. This match was generously contributed by Ms. Phyllis Yancey 63C.
$18,850 MATCHED
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Emory Eye Center Residents Program Fund Match
Online donations to the Emory Eye Center Residents Program fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. This match was generously contributed by donors and medical resident alumni who wish to remain anonymous.
$3,590 MATCHED
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Emory Nursing Learning Center Match
Online donations to the Emory Nursing Learning Center will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000. This match was generously contributed by a donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Ethics and Servant Leadership (EASL) Match
Online donations to the Ethics and Servant Leadership fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000. This match was generously contributed by Rachel Kallick.
$2,616 MATCHED
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Nursing Fund for Excellence Match
Online donations to the Nursing Fund for Excellence will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000. This match was generously contributed by a donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Oxford College Luke Gregory Memorial Compassion Endowment Fund Match
Online donations to the Luke Gregory Memorial Compassion Endowment will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000. This match was generously contributed by Susan Gregory 77Ox 79C 09P and family.
$5,000 MATCHED
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School of Law Scholarships Fund Match
Online donations to the School of Law Scholarships Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. This match was generously contributed by an alumnus who wishes to remain anonymous.
$10,000 MATCHED
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School of Nursing Integrated Memory Care Match
Online donations to Integrated Memory Care will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000. This match was generously contributed by donors who wish to remain anonymous.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Theology School Fund for Excellence Match
Online donations to the Theology School Fund for Excellence will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000. This match was generously contributed by the Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Lobello Edwards 09T 17T and Mr. Adam Edwards.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Women's Varsity Soccer Match for Alumni Donors
Online donations from alumni for Women's Varity Soccer will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000. This challenge was generously contributed by a donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Emory Affiliation Most Donors Leaderboard
The success of Day of Giving depends on the whole Emory community. Whether you are an alum, student, faculty, staff, parent, or friend, your participation matters! This leaderboard show the number of donors by affiliation type.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alumnus/a | 1,579 |
| 2 | Student | 1,077 |
| 3 | Faculty/Staff or Retiree | 739 |
| 4 | Friend/Family Member | 601 |
| 5 | Parent | 567 |
| 6 | Patient | 43 |
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