Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.
Past Events
$1,000
1965 Red Hot Ford Mustang Fastback Challenge
Alumnus Barry Bradberry, Class of 1973, thanks everyone for their help in meeting this challenge!
25 / 25 Gifts
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Chairman of the Board 1:1 Matching Challenge
Board Chairman, Kemper Baker, is matching, dollar for dollar, each gift up to $250. Kemper and his wife, Bev, will match all gifts on April 5th following Charles Pond's 1:1 match until the $10,000 match is gone.
$10,000 MATCHED
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Cruising Toward our 175th Anniversary
The winners for the Shell gift cards are: Brian Gay, Javon Nelson, Mark Hall, Josh Seese, Kristian Rencher, Rita Johnson, and Cathy Wright-Eger.
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First Time Donors Challenge
This challenge encourages donors to make their first gift to Chowan. At the end of Chowan Gives, a name from the first time donors list will be drawn and that person will select an area of his/her choice for the $1,000 bonus. Lynette Bunch, Board of Trustee member, encourages you to make your first gift to Chowan!
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$5,000
Join Linda Weaver, Board of Trustee Member, in celebrating our 175th Birthday
The 175th birthday challenge is complete! All gifts of $175 or more will be mailed a limited edition commemorative etched glass.
30 / 30 Gifts
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Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce, Let's Eat Off-Campus-Student Challenge
Students who donate $17.50 or more during Chowan Gives will be eligible for a random drawing for gift cards to area restaurants, etc. This challenge is brought to you by the Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce!
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Success!
Rush Hour Power Hour
The winners for the Starbucks gift cards are: Lisa Bland, Chris Dent, Austine Evans, Adam Smith, Jim Dent, 1 Anonymous, Mallory Dunker, Brandon Moody, Suzanne Ross, Roberto Pinilla
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The 175th Donor Challenge
Shannon Williams was the 175th donor for the year. She designated the $500 gift from Elaine Myers to the Future Business Leaders of America Fund.
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1:1 Matching Challenge by Charles Pond
Thank you Mr. Pond for your gifts to match 1:1. We appreciate your help! The match is completed.
$20,000 MATCHED
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Hawks Football Kicks Off Debut in the Gulf South Challenge
Help CU Football kick off their debut in the Gulf South Conference. With our move to this conference comes added travel expenses. With your help, we can provide the best travel and experience for our football student athletes. Donations of $1,000+ will receive a commemorative mini Hawks Football helmet.
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Lunch Hour Power Hour
Win a Chick-Fil-A $15 digital gift card between 12 pm-1 pm on April 6th when you donate $25.00+. 10 names will be drawn. This Lunch Power Hour is brought to you by Alumni Council Member Lynn Gruber Powell ‘76.
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Name Murf's Squirrel Friends
Squirrel Park is filled with charming, bushy-tailed creatures and we would like you to name them! During the times of 3 pm-5 pm on April 5th any donation of $17.50+ you will get to name your Murf’s friends. All donors will receive a digital certificate that includes their squirrel's name. Your squirrel’s name can be for a friend, family member, or yourself. We reserve the right to reject any names we deem as inappropriate, so don’t go nuts.
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Social Media Challenge
Show CU your best moves! On TikTok from 6-9 pm on April 5th, post your favorite TikTok dance with the hashtag #ChowanGivesSocialMediaChallenge. The winning post will be featured on Chowan University Socials!
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Who Will Be the Hawks “Hotshot”
Help determine which Chowan Hawks Athletic Team will be coined this year’s “Hotshot” of Chowan Gives. The top 3 teams with the most gifts towards their goal will receive a donation to their program–1st place: $900 and 2nd place: $500.