Challenge

Challenge Description

The Ultimate Supporter Challenge  

More donors, more momentum! The cause supported by the most donors on April 8 will receive an extra $3,000 to carry its impact even further. Challenge Unlocked! Thunderbirds Women's Soccer

The Alumni Challenge

Alumni leading the way forward! The cause supported by the most UBC alumni donors on April 8 will receive an additional $2,000. Challenge Unlocked! Geering Up Engineering Outreach Fund

The
Alumni Multi-Cause Challenge–
UBC Okanagan

More causes = more impact! The Okanagan cause supported by the most UBC alumni who donate to two or more causes on April 8 will receive an additional $1,000.

Challenge Unlocked! B.A.R.K.

The
Alumni Multi-Cause Challenge–
UBC Vancouver

Alumni don’t have to play favourites! The Vancouver cause supported by the most UBC alumni who donate to two or more causes on April 8 will receive an additional $1,000.

Challenge Unlocked! CampOUT!

The New Alumni Donor Match

First-time alumni gifts go twice as far! The first $5,000 in donations from UBC alumni making their first gift to UBC on April 8 will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Challenge Unlocked!

The Faculty and Staff Challenge

Giving back to where you give every day! The cause supported by the most UBC faculty and staff donors on April 8 will receive $2,000. Challenge Unlocked! Downtown Eastside Learning Exchange

The Faculty and Staff Multi-Cause Challenge

Double your passion, double the reward! Ten UBC faculty and staff who donate to two or more causes on April 8 will be randomly selected for an additional $250 to be contributed toward one of their causes.

Challenge Unlocked by - Student Food Security Initiative, Inin?wikistayik?win @ x?c?ic??s?m - Indigenous Seed Library, UBC Sauder LIFT Africa, Indigenous Law Students' Association Award, Heat Women's Basketball, UBC Innocence Project, Project Seahorse Community Support Fund, Varsity Weight Room, Thunderbird Mental Health Initiative, Picnic

The Faculty and Staff New Donor Bonus–UBC Okanagan

Your first gift sparks something new! The Okanagan cause supported by the most faculty and staff donors who make their first-ever gift to UBC on April 8 will receive $500. Challenge Unlocked! B.A.R.K.

The Faculty and Staff New Donor Bonus–UBC Vancouver

Start a tradition of giving! The Vancouver cause supported by the most faculty and staff donors who make their first-ever gift to UBC on April 8 will receive $500. Challenge Unlocked! School of Social Work Community Learning Fund

The Early Momentum Challenge

Get the day moving! Make your gift early and really make it count. The three causes supported by the most donors who give through select channels will unlock an additional $2,000 each.*

Gifts will be tallied on April 8, and the top three causes will be posted on the website the next day and announced in an email after Giving Day.

*This challenge is a special opportunity for select donors. Check your UBC communications to see if your gift counts. Challenge Unlocked! 1. FORWARD for Students 2. BC Brain Wellness 3. Geering Up Engineering Outreach Fund

Make giving a tradition! The cause supported by the most donors who made their first-ever gift to UBC for Giving Day 2025 and give again on April 8 will receive $1,000.

Challenge Unlocked! Thunderbirds Women's Soccer

The Welcome Back Alumni Challenge

We missed you—welcome back! The cause supported by the most UBC alumni whose last gift was in 2018 or earlier will unlock $1,000.

Challenge Unlocked! Malcolm Knapp Research Forest

The Furthest Supporter- UBC Okanagan

Generosity travels far! The UBC Okanagan cause supported by the donor living the furthest from the Okanagan campus on April 8 will receive $500.

Challenge Unlocked! Motorsports

The Furthest Supporter-UBC Vancouver

Impact knows no distance! The UBC Vancouver cause supported by the donor living the furthest from the Vancouver campus on April 8 will receive $500.

Challenge Unlocked! Nordic Skiing

Challenge

Challenge Description

Rise and shine for UBCO! The UBC Okanagan cause that receives the first donation on April 8 will receive $500. Challenge Unlocked! Heat Men's Soccer

Be the spark that starts Giving Day! The UBC Vancouver cause that receives the first donation on April 8 will receive $500. Challenge Unlocked! Thunderbirds Men's Ultimate

The Early Bird Challenge  

Early support builds momentum! The cause supported by the most donors before 9 am on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! Thunderbirds Women's Soccer

The Environment Challenge

Help build a healthier future! The Environment cause supported by the most donors who give $5 or more between 9-10 am on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! Malcom Knapp Research Forest Renewal Project

Healthier lives, stronger futures! The Health & Wellness cause supported by the most donors who give $5 or more between 9-10 am on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! B.A.R.K. 

Fuel big change with your best gift! The cause supported by the most donors who give $500 or more between 10-11 am on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! Motorsports

The Community & Social Impact Challenge

Change starts with community! The Community & Social Impact cause supported by the most donors who give $5 or more between 11 am-12 pm on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! BC Brain Wellness

The Thunderbirds Sport Club Challenge

Rally behind UBC’s Sport Clubs! The Thunderbirds Sport Club team supported by the most donors who give $5 or more between 11 am-12 pm on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! Thunderbirds Men's Ultimate

The Awards & Bursaries Challenge

Help students reach their potential! The Awards & Bursaries cause supported by the most donors who give $5 or more between 12-1 pm on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! School of Social Work Community Learning Fund

The UBCO Heat Challenge

Turn up the Heat on Giving Day! The UBCO Heat team supported by the most donors who give $5 or more between 12-1 pm on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! Heat Men's Soccer

The Thunderbirds Varsity Challenge

Give your favourite varsity team a boost! The Thunderbirds Varsity team supported by the most donors who give $5 or more between 12-1 pm on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! Women's Soccer

The 1:00 pm $100 Challenge

Bigger gifts build bigger futures! The cause supported by the most donors who give $100 or more between 1-2 pm on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! Thunderbirds Women's Soccer

Hands-on learning changes lives! The Beyond the Classroom cause supported by the most donors who give $5 or more between 2-3 pm on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! Sauder School of Business Innovation Fund

Fuel the next breakthrough! The Research & Discovery cause supported by the most donors who give $5 or more between 3-4 pm on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! Malcom Knapp Research Forest Renewal Project

Build a more inclusive future! The Equity, Diversity & Inclusion cause supported by the most donors who give $5 or more between 4-5 pm on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! Downtown Eastside Learning Exchange

The 5:00 pm $50 Challenge

Every gift carries us forward! The cause supported by the most donors who give $50 or more between 5-6 pm on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! Thunderbirds Women's Soccer

The Evening Rush Challenge

Finish strong together! The cause supported by the most donors between 6-8 pm on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! Thunderbirds Women's Soccer

The final push makes all the difference! The UBC Okanagan cause that receives the last gift on April 8 will receive $500. Challenge Unlocked! Go Global 

Last Gift of the Day – UBC Vancouver  

Save the best for last! The UBC Vancouver cause that receives the last gift on April 8 will receive $500. Challenge Unlocked! Thunderbirds Women's Ultimate