OU Giving Day

Be a Giving Day Ambassador!

There are so many ways to be part of OU Giving Day—before, during and beyond February 25. Whether you’re sharing on social media, encouraging friends to give or serving as a Giving Day Ambassador, your voice helps build momentum.

Explore the Ambassador Toolkit for ready-to-use social graphics, sample messages and simple ways to spread the word and amplify Giving Day’s impact by visiting the Ambassador sign up page.

Join us in-person!

Celebrate Giving Day at the Giving Day Happy Hour on February 25 from 4–7 p.m at Grand Tavern in Rochester Hills. Pick up your Giving Day socks and enjoy giveaways, raffles, prizes and a complimentary professional headshot while connecting with fellow OU supporters. Register for Happy Hour. 

Giving Day is packed with donor-funded matches and challenges designed to make every gift go further. Thanks to generous supporters and local partners, many gifts made on Giving Day can be matched or boosted in real time.

New to giving? Start here:

First-Time Donor Match – First-time gifts are matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $100.

Early Bird Match (provided by OUCU) – Early gifts help unlock a major match to start the day strong.

Social Media Challenges – Share your support using #Give2OU for chances to earn bonus funds.

Power Hour Challenges – Timed giving windows where gifts can unlock additional dollars.

Golden Donor Drawings – Randomly selected donors receive bonus funds added to their gift.

Check back often! Challenges, matches and leaderboards are updated throughout the day on the OU Giving Day website.

Follow the excitement throughout the day by watching live leaderboards, tracking department challenges and checking winner announcements shared on the Oakland University Alumni Association Facebook page.

To participate in OU Giving Day and count your gift toward matches and challenges, donations must be made online through the official Giving Day website on Giving Day. You may direct your gift to the fund or program that matters most to you—explore the full list of participating funds on the dedicated Giving Day website.

Questions? Contact us at (248) 370-4504 or [email protected].

Online Giving

Giving online through the Giving Day website is quick, easy and secure. Make a one-time gift to the fund of your choice and help unlock matching gifts and challenge opportunities available throughout the day.

Check or Cash Gifts

Donors may also give by check or cash prior to Giving Day. These gifts will support the fund of your choice but are not eligible for Giving Day matches or challenge funds.

Please contact the Annual Giving team if you need assistance with an offline gift.