SAVE THE DATE: DUQUESNE DAY OF GIVING 2.19.19!

Duquesne Day of Giving 2019

The tradition continues! The next Duquesne Day of Giving will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. On this day, we encourage alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends to visit duq.edu/dayofgiving and make an online donation to support the University. Supporters are
also encouraged to spread the word about the event using #DUQDayofGiving on social media.

 

Get The Duquesne Day of Giving Sign!

Get your 2019 Duquesne Day of Giving sign at this link. Post your picture with the sign on social media with the #DUQDayofGiving and send to jakielod@duq.edu so we can share!

 

Issue A Participation or Matching Challenge!

Do you want to make a major impact on the 2019 Duquesne Day of Giving? Already planning to make a major gift to the University? By issuing a Duquesne Day of Giving Matching Gift or Participation Challenge you can motivate thousands of alumni and friends to make a gift to the area of Duquesne University that means the most to you.

 

Click here to learn more and let us know of your interest!

 

Duquesne Day of Giving 2018 Recap

 

Click on this link to watch a special Duquesne Day of Giving recap video produced by Duquesne University student Claudia Hardy '20, an advertising and public relations major.

 

THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Duquesne Day of Giving by making a gift and/or helping to spread the word! It was a very special and historic day for Duquesne University, which we hope all of our alumni and friends are very proud of. We are beyond humbled and further inspired by your generosity.

 

If you missed the Duquesne Day of Giving but would still like to make a gift, you can always do so online. We would love for your support!

 

 

Save the Date!

Save the date for the 2019 Duquesne Day of Giving - 2.19.19!

Donor Heatmap
Rank State Gifts
1 PA 1114
2 MD 60
3 OH 59
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Swimming & Diving Matching Gift
An anonymous supporter and parent of a Duquesne University women's swimming alumna has made a $10,000 matching gift challenge to benefit the Swimming and Diving program. All donations on the Day of Giving to the Swimming & Diving program, will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000.
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Gumberg Library Matching Gift
The Gumberg Library Leadership Team will match donations to Gumberg Library dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts Matching Gift
Dean James Swindal and his wife Mary will match all McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000.
$3,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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School of Nursing Matching Gift
Francis Feld, N'93 will match donations to the School of Nursing dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,500! Your $10 donation on the Duquesne Day of Giving becomes $20!
$3,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Palumbo Donahue School of Business Matching Gift
Stephan Schenk, MBA’99, Business Advisory Council (BAC) member, will match all donations to the School of Business dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000.
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Bayer School of Natural & Environmental Sciences Matching Gift
Gianni and Lisa Floro will match donations to the Bayer School of Natural & Environmental Sciences dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Spiritan Campus Ministry Matching Gift
Kevin McQuillan B’87 and Principal at The McQuillan Group along with his wife Amanda McQuillan A’92 GA’94 will match all donations to Spiritan Campus Ministry dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000, in honor of Kevin’s Uncle, Fr. Neil McQuillan, C.S.Sp A’71; and an anonymous donor will also match donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, for a total of $3,000.
$3,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Football Matching Gift
An anonymous football alumnus has made a $10,000 matching gift challenge to benefit the Football program. All donations on the Day of Giving to the Football program, will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. This Matching Gift is in honor of Coach Terry Russell who had such a positive influence on his life during his playing days at Duquesne and he remains excited and committed to the continued growth of the Football program under the leadership of Head Coach Jerry Schmitt.
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Study Abroad Matching Gift
Dr. Roberta Aronson, Executive Director of the Office of International Programs, will match donations to the Study abroad program dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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School of Music Matching Gift
Dean Seth Beckman will match all School of Music donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
$7,500
Duquesne School of Law Participation Challenge
If 50 individuals donate to the Duquesne School of Law the Duquesne Law Alumni Association (DLAA) will donate $2,500; an additional $2,500 if 75 individuals donate; and DLAA Past President Garry Nelson, L'82 will personally donate $2,500 if 100 individuals donate!
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$4,000
Current Parents Participation Challenge
If 100 current parents of a Duquesne student make a gift of any amount, to any designation on the Day of Giving, an anonymous Parents’ Leadership Council family will make a $2,000 gift to the University. If 200 current parents make a gift, they will increase their gift to Duquesne to $4,000!
200 / 200 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
School of Music Participation Challenge
Jackie Harvey, M'56 will donate $1,000 if 50 individuals make a gift to the School of Music.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
School of Nursing Participation Challenge
Heritage Valley Health System will donate $1,000 if 120 individuals make a donation to the School of Nursing.
120 / 120 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Current Students Participation Challenge
John "Jack" B'76 and his wife Gigi Ouellette will donate $1,000 to The Duquesne Fund (Areas of Greatest Need) if 50 current students make a donation to any area of campus.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Young Alumni Participation Challenge (Classes of 2015-2017)
Jeremy, B ’99, MBA ’00, JD ’00 and Colleen Hartzell E’98 and Family will make a $1,000 donation if 75 individuals who graduated within the last 3 years (Classes of 2015, 2016 and 2017) make a gift on the Day of Giving.
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
School of Education Participation Challenge
An anonymous donor has agreed to donate $10,000 if 100 individuals make a gift to the School of Education.
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Number of Gifts Leaderboard
Which area of campus will receive the most gifts during the Duquesne Day of Giving? Make a gift to your favorite area of campus to help make them #1 on the Leaderboard!
Rank Department Gifts
1 Athletics 312
2 Liberal Arts 182
3 School of Business 167
4 The Duquesne Fund (Greatest Needs) 157
5 School of Nursing 134
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Leaderboard
Amount Raised Leaderboard
Which area of campus will receive the largest amount of dollars during the Duquesne Day of Giving? Make a gift to your favorite area of campus to help make them #1 on the Leaderboard!
Rank Department Raised
1 Athletics $58,843.18
2 School of Business $22,747.47
3 Liberal Arts $19,980.18
4 School of Education $16,920.44
5 School of Law $15,955.18
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