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Matching and challenge gifts are special types of donations that amplify your support! A matching gift is when a donor offers to match your support dollar-for-dollar up to a certain amount. A challenge gift is similar, but this type of donation is made only if a specific number of people step up to support a certain fund. If you would like to issue a match or challenge to your fellow Bearkats on Giving Day, contact givingtoshsu@shsu.edu.

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$500
College of Education Challenge
When 10 gifts are made to the College of Education, a gift of $500 will be unlocked, thanks to the generosity of Ronny Snow '90. Your gift gets us one step closer to unlocking this challenge!
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Most Gifts Leaderboard
Which specific area on campus will receive the most gifts to support their larger philanthropic goals? Make a gift now to help your favorite area at Sam Houston State University get to the top of the leaderboard!
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$1,000
COE Starfish Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Mandy Epley ’97, Navarro ISD Superintendent, Dr. LaTonya Goffney ’99, ’03, ’11, Aldine ISD Superintendent, and Dr. Rhonda Mason ’98, ’22, Lamar CISD Area Superintendent, every 10 gifts to the College of Education unlocks an additional $1,000—up to $3,000— to uplift future educators. It’s a reminder, much like the Starfish Story, that even small acts of kindness can spark powerful waves of impact.
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Highest Participation by Decade Challenge
Which SHSU decade of graduates will make the most gifts on Giving Day? Make a gift now and spread the word to get your class decade to the top of the leaderboard.
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