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Center for Customer Insight & Marketing Solutions

Who We Are

The Center for Customer Insight & Marketing Solutions (CCIMS) facilitates interaction between industry, students, and marketing faculty to enhance classroom experiences; enable real-world problem solving; and facilitate faculty research. As a result, marketing students will be prepared to exceed industry expectations upon graduation, companies will have access to fresh ideas through faculty, student, and peer company interaction, and our faculty research will be informed by industry’s pressing challenges.




What We're Fundraising For

We're on a mission to secure funding that will amplify experiential learning across all McCombs Marketing degree programs, directly shaping the educational experiences and future successes of our students. Your gift will bridge academic theory with real-world marketing challenges, providing hands-on experiences that empower students to become industry leaders. By bolstering industry partnerships, we aim to connect students with leading marketers, bringing invaluable insights and opportunities. Join us in creating a future where marketing education embodies innovation, collaboration, and the cultivation of tomorrow's marketing trailblazers.



Your Impact

We envision a future where marketing education transcends boundaries, where students thrive in an environment of innovation and practical application. With your help, we'll enhance a breadth of programming including:

  • Hands-On Learning Opportunities: Donor contributions will directly fund immersive projects, case competitions, and real-world simulations. Students will gain practical experience, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge in a tangible way, better preparing them for the dynamic challenges of the marketing industry.
  • Internship and Mentorship Programs: Donor funds will facilitate the expansion of robust internship programs and mentorship initiatives. This means students will have the chance to work alongside industry professionals, gaining valuable insights and establishing connections that can significantly impact their future careers.
  • Professional Development Workshops: Donor support will enable the organization of regular workshops, seminars, and networking events. These opportunities for professional development will empower students with industry insights, soft skills, and the confidence to navigate their careers successfully upon graduation.

Join us in creating marketing education that embodies innovation, collaboration, and the cultivation of tomorrow's marketing trailblazers.



Leaderboard
Final Countdown Challenge
The five participating colleges, schools, units or organizations that receive the greatest number of gifts within the designated period will receive an additional award! April 11, 8 – 10 p.m. Central 1st place – $2,000 | 2nd place – $1,500 | 3rd place – $1,000 | 4th place – $750 | 5th place – $250
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,000 Texas Trap and Skeet 356
2 $1,500 Texas Crew 304
3 $1,000 UT Child Development Center Leona 257
4 $750 Texas Women's Rugby 103
5 $250 Liberal Arts Council 88
Ended
$500
5,000th 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. 5,000th Gift – $500 award
Completed
$750
7,000th 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. 7,000th Gift – $750 award
7,000 / 7,000 Gifts
Completed
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Saddle Up Surprise Match
Surprise! Here is another match for 40 for Forty! The first $7,500 in gifts from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends and students within this period will be matched! Gifts from $5 and above will be matched until the total to be awarded, $7,500, is exhausted. April 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Central
$7,500 MATCHED
Completed
Leaderboard
Longhorn Lunch Special Challenge (General)
The three participating colleges, schools, units or programs that receive the greatest number of gifts within the designated period will receive an additional award. April 10, 1 – 4 p.m. Central
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,000 UT Child Development Center Lavaca 51
2 $1,000 Texas Exes 15
3 $500 Jackson School of Geosciences 12
4 McCombs School of Business 11
5 Moody College of Communication 11
Ended
Leaderboard
University-Wide Leaderboard: Greatest Number of Unique Donors
The participating college, school, unit or organization with the greatest number of unique donors will be listed on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
Rank Department Donors
1 Texas Crew 230
2 2024 Class Gift 213
3 McCombs School of Business 144
4 The University of Texas Weightlifting Team 137
5 Texas Exes 133
Ended
Leaderboard
University-Wide Leaderboard: Greatest Number of Gifts Received
The participating college, school, unit or organization with the greatest number of gifts will be listed on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
Rank Department Gifts
1 Texas Crew 794
2 Texas Trap and Skeet 502
3 UT Child Development Center Leona 275
4 Chapters & Networks 229
5 2024 Class Gift 215
Ended
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Faculty & Staff Big Give Match (Day 1)
The first $5,000 in gifts from UT faculty and staff members made within this period will be matched! Gifts of $5 and above will be matched until the total to be awarded, $5,000, is exhausted. April 10, 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. Central
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
Leaderboard
Day 1 Leaderboard: Unique Donors
The five participating colleges, schools, units or organizations with the greatest number of unique donors during the first day of 40 for Forty will receive awards! April 10, 6 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. Central
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1,000 Texas Crew 93
2 $750 McCombs School of Business 81
3 $500 UT iGEM Team 65
4 $250 Texas Exes 54
5 $100 Longhorn Racing 53
Ended
2
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Midnight Madness Match
The first $7,500 in gifts from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends and students made within this period will be matched! Gifts of $5 and above will be matched until the total to be awarded, $7,500, is exhausted. April 11, midnight – 7 a.m. Central
$7,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Morning Mojo Match
The first $10,000 in gifts from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends and students within this period will be matched! Gifts of $5 and above will be matched until the total to be awarded, $10,000, is exhausted. April 11, 7 – 10 a.m. Central
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Cheers to 10 Years Final Match
The first $10,000 in gifts from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends and students within this period will be matched! Gifts from $5-$500 will be matched until the total to be awarded, $10,000, is exhausted. April 11, 4 – 8 p.m. Central
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
$750
6,000th 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. 6,000th Gift – $750 award
Completed
Leaderboard
Hungry, Hungry Bevo Challenge (General)
The three participating colleges, schools, units or programs that receive the greatest number of unique donors within the designated period will receive an additional award. The award designation will be determined by the receiving participating group. April 11, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Central
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $2,000 UT Child Development Center Comal 20
2 $1,000 McCombs School of Business 15
3 $500 Texas Exes 12
4 Kendra Scott WEL Institute 10
5 School of Human Ecology 9
Ended
2
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Happy Horns Happy Hour Match
The first $10,000 in gifts from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends and students made within this period will be matched! Gifts of $5 and above will be matched until the total to be awarded, $10,000, is exhausted. April 10, 4 – 8 p.m. Central
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
Leaderboard
Day 2 Leaderboard: Gifts
The five participating colleges, schools, units or organizations with the greatest number of gifts raised during the second day of 40 for Forty will receive awards! April 11, midnight – 10 p.m. Central
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $1,000 Texas Crew 510
2 $750 Texas Trap and Skeet 379
3 $500 UT Child Development Center Leona 264
4 $250 Chapters & Networks 193
5 $100 The University of Texas Weightlifting Team 178
Ended
Leaderboard
University-Wide Leaderboard: Highest Amount of Dollars Received
The participating college, school, unit or organization with the highest number of dollars raised will be listed on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
Rank Department Raised
1 McCombs School of Business $8,409,843.00
2 Department of Mathematics $1,601,405.00
3 Jackson School of Geosciences $623,850.00
4 College of Natural Sciences $515,570.24
5 Texas Athletics $508,441.00
Ended
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Decade of Difference Kickoff Match
The first $10,000 in gifts from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends and students within this period will be matched! Gifts from $5-$500 will be matched until the total to be awarded, $10,000, is exhausted. April 10, 6 – 9 a.m. Central
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Mid-Morning Match
The first $10,000 in gifts from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends and students within this period will be matched! Gifts from $5-$500 will be matched until the total to be awarded, $10,000, is exhausted. April 10, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Central
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Longhorn Late-Night Match
The first $5,000 in gifts from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends and students made within this period will be matched! Gifts of $5 and above will be matched until the total to be awarded, $5,000, is exhausted. April 10, 8 – 11:59 p.m. Central
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Faculty & Staff Big Give Match (Day 2)
The first $5,000 in gifts from UT faculty and staff members made within this period will be matched! Gifts of $5 and above will be matched until the total to be awarded, $5,000, is exhausted. April 11, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Central
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
Success!
Pre-Campaign Ambassador Sign-up Challenge
The three participating colleges, schools, units or organizations with the most verified 40 for Forty ambassadors registered by April 9 at 5 p.m. will receive an additional award! February 5, 6 a.m. Central – April 9, 5 p.m. Central 1st Place – $1,000 award | 2nd Place – $500 award | 3rd Place – $250 award
Completed
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