Challenges
Giving Challenges
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Only gifts made via the givingday.ubc.ca website on April 3, 2025, are eligible for challenges. All times listed are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.
One gift per donor is counted for each individual challenge. We reserve the right to withdraw or reallocate challenge funds to ensure alignment with this policy.
Overall Challenges
Challenge
Challenge Description
Award
Timeframe
The Ultimate Supporter Challenge
More donors = more impact! The cause with the most donors on April 3 will get an extra $3,000 to do even more good.
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Women's Soccer
$3,000
April 3
The alumni UBC Okanagan Challenge
Strength in alumni support! The two UBC Okanagan causes with the most alumni donors on April 3 will earn an additional $2,000 each from alumni UBC to make an even bigger difference.
Challenge Unlocked by - BARK and Heat Men's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - BARK and Heat Men's Soccer
$4,000
April 3
The alumni UBC Vancouver Challenge
Alumni power in action! The three UBC Vancouver causes with the most alumni donors on April 3 will receive an extra $2,000 each from alumni UBC to amplify their impact.
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Women's Soccer, Geering Up, and Thunderbirds Football & Varsity Weight Room
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Women's Soccer, Geering Up, and Thunderbirds Football & Varsity Weight Room
$6,000
April 3
The Alumni New Donor Match
First-time alumni gifts double the impact! The first $5,000 in donations from alumni who make their first gift to UBC on April 3 will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
Challenge Unlocked by - 20 funds!
Challenge Unlocked by - 20 funds!
$5,000
April 3
The Faculty and Staff Challenge
Work together to give back! The cause with the most faculty and staff donors on April 3 will receive $2,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - Emeritus College
Challenge Unlocked by - Emeritus College
$2,000
April 3
The Faculty and Staff Multi-Cause Challenge
Support more than one cause? UBC will too! Ten faculty and staff donors who give to two or more causes on April 3 will unlock an extra $250 for one of their choices.
Challenge Unlocked by - 7 funds!
Challenge Unlocked by - 7 funds!
$2,500
April 3
The Faculty and Staff New Donor Match
Your first gift can go twice as far! The first $5,000 in donations from faculty and staff who make their first gift to UBC on April 3 will be matched.
Challenge Unlocked by - 23 funds by 9:35 am!
Challenge Unlocked by - 23 funds by 9:35 am!
$5,000
April 3
The First Anniversary Challenge
Make it a giving tradition! On April 3, the cause with the most donors who gave their first gift on Giving Day 2024 and give again will receive an extra $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbirds Women's Ultimate Frisbee
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbirds Women's Ultimate Frisbee
$1,000
April 3
The Furthest Supporter – UBC Vancouver
Impact knows no borders! The donor farthest from UBC Vancouver will help their Vancouver campus cause receive $500 on April 3.
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbirds Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbirds Women's Soccer
$500
April 3
The Furthest Supporter – UBC Okanagan
Giving from afar still makes a difference! The donor farthest from UBC Okanagan will unlock $500 for their Okanagan campus cause on April 3.
Challenge Unlocked by - Picnic
Challenge Unlocked by - Picnic
$500
April 3
The 1916 Challenge
Honouring the past, shaping the future!️ In honour of UBC’s first graduating class, the donor who makes the 1,916th gift on April 3 will bring an extra $500 to their cause.
Challenge Unlocked by - Medicine Rural Placements Fund
Challenge Unlocked by - Medicine Rural Placements Fund
$500
April 3
Time Based Challenges
Challenge
Challenge Description
Award
Timeframe
First Gift of the Day – UBC Vancouver
Set the Giving Day alarm! The UBC Vancouver cause supported by the first donation of the day on April 3 will receive an extra $500.
Challenge Unlocked by - Nordic Skiing
Challenge Unlocked by - Nordic Skiing
$500
April 3
First Gift of the Day – UBC Okanagan
Rise and shine for UBCO! The UBC Okanagan cause supported by the first donation of the day on April 3 will receive an extra $500.
Challenge Unlocked by - Heat Men's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Heat Men's Soccer
$500
April 3
The Early Bird Challenge
The early bird gets the dollar! The cause with the most donors before 9 am on April 3 will receive $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Women's Soccer
$1,000
12 am-9 am
The Awards & Bursaries Challenge
Help students thrive! The Awards & Bursaries cause with the most $5+ donors between 9-10 am on April 3 will unlock $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - FORWARD for Students UBCO, and the St. Pierre, Romilly, Nathanson Entrance Award in Law for Black Students
Challenge Unlocked by - FORWARD for Students UBCO, and the St. Pierre, Romilly, Nathanson Entrance Award in Law for Black Students
$1,000
9-10 am
The Health & Wellness Challenge
Healthier lives, stronger community! The Health & Wellness cause with the most $5+ donors between 9-10 am on April 3 will receive $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - BARK
Challenge Unlocked by - BARK
$1,000
9-10 am
The Coffee Buzz Challenge
Fueling change one big gift at a time! The cause supported by the most donors who give $500+ between 10-11 am on April 3 will bring in an extra $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - The Emeritus College
Challenge Unlocked by - The Emeritus College
$1,000
10-11 am
The Thunderbirds Sport Club Challenge
Support the teams that bring UBC pride! The Thunderbirds Sport Club/T-Birds Sport Club team with the most $5+ donors between 11 am-12 pm on April 3 will receive $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - Men's Ultimate Frisbee
Challenge Unlocked by - Men's Ultimate Frisbee
$1,000
11 am-12 pm
The Community & Social Impact Challenge
Creating change starts with you! The Community & Social Impact cause with the most $5+ donors between 11 am-12 pm on April 3 will receive $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - The Emeritus College
Challenge Unlocked by - The Emeritus College
$1,000
11 am-12 pm
The Thunderbirds Varsity Challenge
Give your favourite varsity team a boost! The Thunderbirds Varsity team with the most $5+ donors between 12-1 pm on April 3 will direct $1,000 to their team.
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Women's Soccer
$1,000
12-1 pm
The UBCO Heat Challenge
Turn up the heat on Giving Day! The UBCO Heat team with the most $5+ donors between 12-1 pm on April 3 will bring in an extra $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - UBCO Heat Men's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - UBCO Heat Men's Soccer
$1,000
12-1 pm
The 1:00 pm $100 Challenge
Bigger gifts, bigger impact! The cause supported by the most donors who give $100+ between 1-2 pm on April 3 will secure an extra $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbirds Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbirds Women's Soccer
$1,000
1-2 pm
The Environment Challenge
Plant the seeds of change! The Environment cause with the most $5+ donors between 2-3 pm on April 3 will bring in $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - UBC Farm Operations
Challenge Unlocked by - UBC Farm Operations
$1,000
2-3 pm
The Beyond the Classroom Challenge
Hands-on learning changes lives! The Beyond the Classroom cause with the most $5+ donors between 2-3 pm will on April 3 receive $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - Geering Up
Challenge Unlocked by - Geering Up
$1,000
2-3 pm
The Research & Discovery Challenge
Fuel the next big breakthrough! The Research & Discovery cause with the most $5+ donors between 3-4 pm on April 3 will unlock $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - UBC Sauder School of Business Innovation Fund, and Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Renewal Project
Challenge Unlocked by - UBC Sauder School of Business Innovation Fund, and Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Renewal Project
$1,000
3-4 pm
The Parent Challenge
Parents nurturing success! The cause supported by the most parents of UBC students who give $25+ between 3-4 pm on April 3 will unlock $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Women's Soccer
$1,000
3-4 pm
The Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Challenge
Give to build a more inclusive tomorrow! The Equity, Diversity & Inclusion cause with the most $5+ donors between 3-5 pm on April 3 will receive $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - Psychology Inclusive Excellence Student Fund
Challenge Unlocked by - Psychology Inclusive Excellence Student Fund
$1,000
3-5 pm
The 5:00 pm $50 Challenge
Small gifts, big impact! The cause with the most $50+ donors between 5-6 pm on April 3 will secure $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Women's Ultimate
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Women's Ultimate
$1,000
5-6 pm
The Evening Rush Challenge
Beat the traffic and still make a difference! The cause with the most donors between 6-8 pm on April 3 will receive $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Women's Soccer
$1,000
6-8 pm
Last Gift of the Day – UBC Vancouver
Save the best for last! The UBC Vancouver cause that receives the final donation of the day on April 3 will secure an additional $500.
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Men's Ultimate
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Men's Ultimate
$500
April 3
Last Gift of the Day – UBC Okanagan
The final push to the finish line matters! The UBC Okanagan cause that receives the last donation of the day on April 3 will receive $500.
Challenge Unlocked by - Heat Men's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Heat Men's Soccer
$500
April 3
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