Giving Tuesday is a collective effort, and we are inspired by the project champions, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends that are helping Carleton change the world. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have raised over $1.2M in 24 hours on Giving Tuesday. With matching funding, this provides over $2.5M in funding towards FutureFunder initiatives that are working to confront sustainability, advance global prosperity, cultivate wellness, transform tech for good, foster a more equitable and inclusive society, and much more. Here are some highlights from Giving Tuesday 2022:
- More than 70 crowdfunding projects were posted for GT, in addition to hundreds of standing funds.
- In 4 minutes we raised about $75,000 (starting at midnight). By 1:00 a.m. we had more than $240,000 in.
- We crossed the $1M mark just before noon.
We are the future, and we are grateful to have you with us on this journey to drive purpose through higher education.
START THE MOVEMENT (THE FIRST GIFT AT MIDNIGHT AND THE FIRST GIFT AT NOON WINS AN EXTRA $ 1000)
- The perfect excuse to stay up to the wee hours indulging in some binge-worthy Netflix (or set an alarm for us early risers)! Get your fingers ready to be the first one at midnight or the first one at noon to process your donation! The first donation* received after midnight and after noon (12 pm) will get an additional $ 1000 in funding for the campaign/fund that received the donation!
- *A minimum donation of $10.00 is required to be eligible.
- Winner of the first gift at midnight challenge: Artistic Swimming
- Winner of the first gift at noon challenge: Sprott Deans Fund
SHOW YOUR ALUMNI PRIDE (THE FIRST GIFT AT 9 AM FROM AN ALUM OF CARLETON WINS AN EXTRA $2000)
- Get your fingers ready, Ravens! As proud alumni of Carleton, this challenge is for you! The first member of our alumni community to make a gift at 9 am to the campaign/giving fund of their choice wins an additional $2000 to the campaign/fund that received that donation! *A minimum donation of $10.00 is required to be eligible.
- Winner: Carleton Ravens Swim Team
- Winner: Carleton Ravens Swim Team
INSPIRE OTHERS TO DO GOOD (SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE)
- Supporting meaningful causes through FutureFunder reinforces our social commitment to spark positive change in our communities. Tell us about a cause that is important to you, and post it on your Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #CUProud from November 22-November 29. You will be entered to win one of 8 prizes of $500 towards the FutureFunder initiative of your choice. Don’t forget to tag @CarletonAlumni on Twitter!
- Winners: Carleton Figure Skating, Carleton Therapy Dogs, Ravens Skiing, Ravens Rugby, Landscape Lab, Carleton ESP, Directed Studies Abroad Bursaries, Ravens Swim Team.
GO GLOBAL: (GIFT FROM THE FURTHEST DISTANCE TO CARLETON UNIVERSITY WINS $1000)
- It’s time to round up your colleagues, friends, and family around the world! The project or giving fund with the donation coming from the furthest distance to Carleton University will win additional funding for the FutureFunder campaign/giving fund that they donated to.
- Winner: Northern Community Skate Project Fund
RALLY TOGETHER AS RAVENS: DONATIONS FROM CARLETON ALUMNI
- Now is the time to show your spirit as a proud Carleton Raven! All donations from Carleton alumni will be entered into a draw to win additional matching funds for the FutureFunder project that you supported! We will be giving away a first-place prize of $ 500, second place of $ 250, and third place of $ 100.
- Winners:
1st place: Hollis Peirce Bursary for Students with Disabilities
2nd place: Indigenous Student Emergency Fund
3rd place: ESP Scholarship
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STAY CONNECTED: DONATIONS FROM ALUMNI WHO GRADUATED WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS
- You can stay connected to Carleton University by supporting an initiative that was important to you as a student! All alumni donors who graduated within the last 5 years will be entered into a draw to win $500 in additional matching funds for the FutureFunder project that you supported!
- Winner: Men’s Soccer Excellence Fund
SPREAD THE GIVING SPIRIT (DONATIONS FROM CARLETON FACULTY, STAFF, AND RETIREES)
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- Carleton faculty, staff, and retirees are an integral part of our campus community, and we want to thank you for supporting impactful initiatives! All donations from Carleton faculty, staff, and retirees will be entered into a draw to win additional matching funds for the FutureFunder project that you supported! We will be giving away a first-place prize of $ 500, second place of $ 250, and third place of $ 100.
- Winners:
1st place: Student Accessibility Champions Fund
2nd place: ESP Scholarship
3rd place: Innovation Hub Changemaker Challenge Fund
- Winners:
- Carleton faculty, staff, and retirees are an integral part of our campus community, and we want to thank you for supporting impactful initiatives! All donations from Carleton faculty, staff, and retirees will be entered into a draw to win additional matching funds for the FutureFunder project that you supported! We will be giving away a first-place prize of $ 500, second place of $ 250, and third place of $ 100.