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Surprise Sticker Challenge
SURPRISE! From 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Central you can help win up to $1,000 for your favorite area of UT, and all donors who give during this time will receive a cool UT sticker. The two colleges, schools, units and organizations who receive the greatest number of unique gifts will receive the following prizes: 1st place: $1,000 2nd place: $500
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $1,000 Texas Women's Rugby 73
2 $500 Texas Taekwondo 61
3 UT Sailing Team 52
4 Texas Orange Jackets 25
5 TX Votes 23
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University-Wide Leaderboard Dollars
College, school, unit, or organization with the highest amount of dollars raised will be shown on a leaderboard for bragging rights only
Rank University-Wide Leaderboard Dollars Raised
1 Dell Medical School $4,380,096.00
2 Cockrell School of Engineering $1,037,665.00
3 College of Liberal Arts $914,605.04
4 College of Pharmacy $660,020.00
5 Texas Exes $458,669.00
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US State Challenge
Keep an eye on the main page’s donation heat map! The first donor from each state will win an additional $100 toward their designation. The donor’s residence state will be determined by the donor heat map function of the giving day website and the credit card billing address.March 30 at 6:00 AM CT until March 31 at 10:00 PM CT - $100 per state, $5,000 total
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Kick Off Challenge
The top 3 colleges, schools, units and organizations that receive the greatest number of gifts between March 30 from 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM CT will receive an additional award. 1st place will receive $1,500 2nd place will receive $750 3rd place will receive $250
Rank Prize Kick Off Challenge Gifts
1 $1,500 Morgantina Excavations 62
2 $750 Texas 4000 For Cancer 54
3 $250 Steve Hicks School of Social Work 42
4 Texas Orange Jackets 41
5 TX Votes 14
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Student Org Leaderboard
The student organization with the highest number of gifts raised will receive awards. This campaign will run from March 30 from 6:00 AM – 11:59 PM CT. Awards will be given in the following order 1st Place - $1,000 award 2nd Place - $750 award 3rd Place - $500 award
Rank Prize Student Org Leaderboard Gifts
1 $1,500 Texas Women's Rugby 1,187
2 $750 Texas 4000 For Cancer 1,156
3 $500 Texas Orange Jackets 384
4 $250 Liberal Arts Council 183
5 $100 Texas Water Ski 112
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Faculty and Staff Challenge
For the 18 Colleges and Schools across campus, the best participation for Faculty and Staff giving during the campaign (Will count payroll deduction and day of gifts through the page) will win an additional reward. Prize will be awarded after the campaign completes when results can be tabulated. Prize to be determined by winning college or school.1st Place - $3,000 designation 2nd Place - $1,000 designation 3rd Place - $500 designation
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Happy Horns Happy Hour Challenge
The top 3 colleges, schools, units and organizations that receive the greatest number of gifts between March 30 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT will receive an additional award. 1st place will receive $1,500 2nd place will receive $750 3rd place will receive $250
Rank Prize Happy Horns Happy Hour Challenge Gifts
1 $1,500 Texas Orange Jackets 250
2 $750 Texas Women's Rugby 220
3 $250 Texas 4000 For Cancer 145
4 Texas Crew 76
5 Texas Trap and Skeet 51
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Hungry Bevo Challenge
The top 3 colleges, schools, units and organizations that receive the greatest number of gifts on March 31 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT. 1st place - $1,500 2nd place - $750 3rd place - $250
Rank Prize Hungry Bevo Challenge Gifts
1 $1,500 Texas Women's Rugby 400
2 $750 UT Child Development Center San Jacinto 291
3 $250 Texas Orange Jackets 211
4 Texas 4000 For Cancer 127
5 Morgantina Excavations 122
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Power Hour Day Two
Gifts to student support initiatives will be matched until $5,000 is exhausted. March 31 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT
$5,000 MATCHED
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Longhorn Parent Lunch Match
The first $5,000 in gifts made within this period by parents of currently enrolled UT students will receive a match. Any gift of $250 or less will be matched until the total to be awarded, $5,000, is exhausted. Constituent classification will be determined by self-selection at check-out and will be verified by the 40 for Forty Committee. All awards will be tentative until constituent identity can be verified. March 31 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT – $5,000 match for gifts up to $250
$5,000 MATCHED
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2021 Class Gift Match
All gifts made by newly graduated and current UT Austin underclassmen and graduate students scheduled to graduate in 2021 will be matched until the total to be awarded, $50,000, is exhausted.6 AM March 30 – 10 PM March 31 CT (until funds are exhausted) – $50,000 (no gift limit)
$34,788 MATCHED
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Student Org Leaderboard: Day 2
The student organization with the highest amount of dollars raised will receive awards. This campaign will run from March 31 from 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM CT. Awards will be given in the following order 1st Place - $1,000 award 2nd Place - $750 award 3rd Place - $500 award
Rank Prize Student Org Leaderboard: Day 2 Raised
1 $1,000 Texas 4000 For Cancer $20,163.71
2 $750 Dean's Scholars Student Association $6,209.00
3 $500 National Society of Black Engineers $4,830.00
4 $250 UT Sailing Club $3,675.00
5 $100 Texas Women's Rugby $3,575.00
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$500
6,000th Gift Milestone Award
Morgantina Excavations is the winner of $599 for the 6,000 Milestone Award.
5,007 / 5,007 Gifts
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$500
8,000th Gift Gift Milestone Award
School Of Human Ecology is the winner of the 8,000 Gift Milestone Award.
7,007 / 7,007 Gifts
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$1,000
10,000th Gift Milestone Award
Department of Psychology is the winner of $1,000 for the 10,000 Gift Milestone Award.
9,007 / 9,007 Gifts
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Faculty & Staff Pre-Campaign Match
Faculty & Staff Pre-Campaign Match – The first $10,000 in payroll deduction pledges, made by UT Austin faculty and staff, between February 1 – August 31 will be matched based upon amount pledge between the first day pledged and August 31, 2021. There is no maximum individual donation amount for this opportunity. Feb 1 – August 31 (until funds are exhausted) - $10,000 (no gift limit)
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Texas Exes Chapter or Network – First Donation over $188.30 Challenge
The first two chapters or networks to receive a gift from a donor of $188.30 or more will win additional challenge money to go towards their designation. Only one prize per chapter or network.
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$100
COE Student Org 21st Gift Award Bilingual Education Student Organization
Each COE student organization that receives at least 21 unique gifts will receive an additional $100 award!
21 / 21 Gifts
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The Hobson Estate gift for Molecular Biosciences
The first $50,000 will be matched with the Hobson Estate gift for the Department of Molecular Biosciences. This money will be used for an endowment for various activities related to undergraduate education, research and outreach.
$6,090 MATCHED
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$100
COE Student Org 21st Gift Award Kinesiology Club
Each COE student organization that receives at least 21 unique gifts will receive an additional $100 award!
5 / 21 Gifts
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All Longhorns Belong Here Match
We are only $7,000 away from reaching our goal for the McKittrick Endowment. When that goal is reached, we will be able to begin disbursing funds to LGBTQ Studies students immediately! We can't wait. During the 40 Hours for Forty Acres, your donation will be MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Gifts of any size make a big difference in helping LGBTQ+ Longhorns survive and thrive at UT. Can you help?
$3,500 MATCHED
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Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute 1:1 Empower Challenge
Kendra Scott, LLC is generously matching gifts to the KS WEL Institute 1:1 until $10,000 is exhausted. Gifts will support our mission to empower women to lead by funding programs, curriculum and events for the next generation of courageous, creative female leaders.
$681 MATCHED
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Briscoe Center’s Advisory Council Match for Digital Collections
Once we raise $8,000 for the Briscoe Center we will unlock a larger dollar-for-dollar matching pool of up to $36,000!
$10,885 MATCHED
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Latino Media Arts and Studies Challenge Match
Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts made to Latino Media Arts and Studies during 40 for Forty will be matched 1:1 until $5,000 total funds raised has been achieved. Double your impact by giving now!
$2,075 MATCHED
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JSG Advisory Council Leadership Match
Gifts to support Jackson School fieldwork will be matched 1:1 up to $25,000.
$24,680 MATCHED
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$100
COE Student Org 21st Gift Award Minorities in Education
Each COE student organization that receives at least 21 unique gifts will receive an additional $100 award!
7 / 21 Gifts
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Lori and Chuck Whitten Emergency Response Fund Match
Lori and Chuck Whitten are generously matching donations to Dell Med's COVID-19 response fund dollar for dollar up to $10,000 to support Dell Med's Emergency Response Fund.
$10,000 MATCHED
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Alan Cline and Elaine Rich Matching Funds
The first $10,000 received by by Deans Scholars will be matched dollar for dollar.
$10,000 MATCHED
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University-Wide Leaderboard: Greatest Number of Gifts Received
College, school, unit, or organization with the greatest number of gifts will be shown on a leaderboard for bragging rights only.
Rank University-Wide Leaderboard 2 Gifts
1 Texas Women's Rugby 1,891
2 Texas 4000 For Cancer 1,570
3 Texas Orange Jackets 686
4 Morgantina Excavations 683
5 UT Child Development Center San Jacinto 307
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International Challenge
The first donor from each continent will win an additional $250 toward their designation. Donor’s residence country will be determined by the donor heat map function of giving day website and the credit card billing address. March 30 at 6:00 AM CT until March 31 at 10:00 PM CT - $250 per continent, $1,750 total
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Check My Story Challenge
Add a 40 for Forty gif sticker to your Instagram story and tag @UTAustin. You could win an extra $1,000 to support the area of your choice! Deadline: March 31 at 4:59 p.m. CT – $1,000 designation
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Digital Scavenger Hunt
Groups who sign up to participate in a Digital Scavenger Hunt can win up to $1,000! Your group, department, or program must have a public social media account to participate in this challenge for 2020. Sign-ups for this will happen after the January 27 meeting. 1st Place - $1,000 award 2nd Place - $750 award 3rd Place - $500 award 4th Place- $250 award 5th Place - $100 award March 30 from 6:00 AM – March 31 5:59 PM CT
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Longhorn Lunch Special Challenge
The top 3 colleges, schools, units, and organizations that receive the greatest dollar amount on March 30 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT 1st place will receive $1,500 2nd place will receive $750 3rd place will receive $250
Rank Prize Longhorn Lunch Special Challenge Raised
1 $1,500 College of Natural Sciences $7,925.00
2 $750 Texas Exes $7,035.00
3 $250 McCombs School of Business $2,530.00
4 Jackson School of Geosciences $2,525.00
5 School of Law $1,950.00
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Power Hour Day One
Gifts to student support initiatives will be matched until $5,000 is exhausted from March 31 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Student Study Break Match
The first $2,500 in gifts made by currently enrolled UT students will receive a match. Any gift of $25 or less will be matched until the total to be awarded, $2,500, is exhausted. March 30 from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT – $2,500 match for gifts up to $25
$2,500 MATCHED
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All-Nighter Challenge
The top 3 colleges, schools, units and organizations that receive the greatest number of gifts between March 30 from 8:00 PM – March 31, 7:00 AM CT will receive an additional award. 1st place will receive $1,500 2nd place will receive $750 3rd place will receive $250
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $1,500 Texas 4000 For Cancer 902
2 $750 Texas Women's Rugby 648
3 $250 Morgantina Excavations 231
4 Liberal Arts Council 128
5 Texas Water Ski 109
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Texas Exes Happy Hour Challenge
The Chapter or Network with the greatest number of gifts on March 31 between 4-9 pm CT will receive awards in the following order 1st Place - $1,000 award 2nd Place - $500 award. Only one prize per chapter or network. 4:00 PM March 31 – 9:00 PM March 31 CT
Rank Prize Texas Independence Day Happy Hour Challenge Gifts
1 $1,000 Dallas Chapter 21
2 $500 New York Chapter 18
3 Pride Alumni Network 11
4 Hispanic Alumni Network 5
5 Denton County Chapter 3
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40 for Forty Video Contest
The college, school, unit, or organization that has the best video as decided by the 40 for Forty Committee included in their 40 for Forty application submitted by February 7, 2021, will receive an additional $1,000. The award designation will be determined by the receiving college, school, unit, or organization. Deadline: March 7 at 11:59 CT - $1,000 designation
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Faculty & Staff Big Give Match
The first $10,000 in gifts will receive a match between March 31 from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM CT. Gifts of any size will be matched until the total to be awarded, $10,000, is exhausted. March 31 from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM CT - $10,000 (no gift limit)
$10,000 MATCHED
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Final Countdown Challenge
The top 3 colleges, schools, units and organizations that receive the greatest number of gifts between March 30 from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT will receive an additional award. 1st place will receive $1,500 2nd place will receive $750 3rd place will receive $250
Rank Prize Final Countdown Challenge Gifts
1 $1,500 Texas Women's Rugby 276
2 $750 Texas Exes Chapters and Networks 103
3 $750 UT Sailing Team 103
4 Morgantina Excavations 92
5 Texas 4000 For Cancer 59
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$500
5,000th Gift Milestone Award
Liberal Arts Council is the winner of $500 for the 5,000 Gift Milestone Award.
4,007 / 4,007 Gifts
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$500
7,000th Gift Milestone Award
Dean's Scholars Student Association is the winner of $500 for the 7,000 Gift Milestone Award.
6,007 / 6,007 Gifts
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$500
9,000th Gift Milestone Award
UT Child Development Center San Jacinto is the winner of $500 for the 9,000 Gift Milestone Award.
8,007 / 8,007 Gifts
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$2,000
11,000th Gift Milestone Award
To celebrate specific milestones in the campaign, an additional award will be added to the area that receives the following milestone gifts. The award designation will be determined by the receiving college, school, unit or organization. 11,000th Gift - $2000 award
9,653 / 10,007 Gifts
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Texas Exes Chapters and Networks Leaderboard
The Texas Exes Chapter or Network designation with the greatest number of gifts will receive awards in the following order: 1st Place - $1,000 award 2nd Place - $500 award. Only one prize per Chapter or Network.6:00 AM March 30 – 10:00 PM March 31 CT
Rank Prize Texas Exes Chapters and Networks Leaderboard Gifts
1 $1,000 Dallas Chapter 59
2 $500 Pride Alumni Network 56
3 New York Chapter 44
4 Black Alumni Network 10
5 Hispanic Alumni Network 9
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$100
COE Student Org 21st Gift Award Texas Health Promotion Club
Each COE student organization that receives at least 21 unique gifts will receive an additional $100 award!
2 / 21 Gifts
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Texas Exes Pride Alumni Network Dollar-for-Dollar Matching Gift
Throughout the 40 Hours for the Forty Acres campaign, contributions to the Pride Alumni Network will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2500!
$2,500 MATCHED
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$100
COE Student Org 21st Gift Award Athletic Training
Each COE student organization that receives at least 21 unique gifts will receive an additional $100 award!
18 / 21 Gifts
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Match by Brian and Cathy Schwartz
The first $1,250 in gifts made to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fund will receive a match!
$1,250 MATCHED
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UT Libraries and LLILAS-Benson Advisory Council Match
Gifts for Texas Libraries to the Centennial Endowment fund will be matched until funds run out!
$30,770 MATCHED
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Briscoe Center’s Advisory Council Match for Digital Collections
We are grateful for Advisory Council member Charles Porter who launched the campaign with a $4,000 gift!
$4,000 MATCHED
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Moody College Family Network Brian and Cathy Schwartz Challenge
The first $1,250 in gifts to the Moody College Family Network will receive a match.
$1,250 MATCHED
Completed
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Morning Match
Gifts made to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will receive a match until the total funds to be awarded, $5,100, is exhausted.
$5,100 MATCHED
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$55,000
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Scholarship Challenge
Once Dell Med reaches 100 donors to any area of Dell Med, we will unlock $55,000 in scholarship funds.
100 / 100 Donors
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Philips Nazro - Dollar for Dollar Match for Landmarks
Landmarks friend and donor Philips Nazro has agreed to match donations up to $2500. Philips is a long-time supporter of Landmarks' programs and events. All funds raised up to $2500 will be matched dollar for dollar for the entirety of the campaign.
$2,500 MATCHED
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The School of Architecture Student Equity Challenge Match
Help make a difference for students at the School of Architecture during the 40 Hours for the Forty Acres and make a donation towards the student equity fund. When the school reaches a total of $12,500 in gifts, a match of $12,500 will count towards the campaign.
$12,500 MATCHED
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Participating Groups
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