Challenges 2023
With challenges taking place all day on Giving Day, there are multiple opportunities to amplify your gift.
* Pay very special attention to those challenges as they can really help your unit raise additional funds.
HOURLY SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGES
12:00 am First Gift Challenge: $1,000
Phoenix Take Flight! The area that receives the first gift of the day will earn a bonus $1,000. 💰
6-8 a.m. Early Bird Throwback Challenge: $1,000
Submit your Florida Poly throwback photos. This can be your time as a student, your favorite place on campus or what it means to be a part of the #1 Public College in the South. The winner will be randomly selected at the end of the day! Participate on Instagram by using the hashtag #flpolygivingday and mentioning the college, program or fund of your choice. One winner will earn an extra $1,000 for his or her favorite college/unit.
10 a.m. First Time Donor Challenge: $500
Never given to Florida Poly? Make your first gift between 10 and 11 a.m.to put your favorite area in the running for an extra $500.
Noon. Phoenix Pets Challenge (Twitter and Instagram): $500 for each of two winners
Our pets are part of our Florida Poly family. Whether they’re decked out in Phoenix gear, running wild or interrupting a Zoom call, they’re here for us when we need them. This hour, we want you to show us your Phoenix pets!
2 p.m. Most Faculty and Staff Gifts Challenge: $1,000
Our faculty and staff are some of the most enthusiastic members, so we have a challenge just for them. The area with the most employee gifts between 2 and 3 p.m. will win this challenge for $1,000!
3 p.m. Most Alumni Gifts Challenge: $1,000
If you graduated in the last 10 years (that’s all of you Phoenix Alumni), this is the challenge for you. The area with the most gifts from alumni between 3 and 4 p.m. will receive an extra $1,000.
5 p.m. Parent Challenge: $1,000
Are you a proud Phoenix parent? The department, club, or fund with the most donations by parents will be awarded a bonus $1,000. Make sure to add your student’s name when donating at givingday.floridapoly.edu.
6 p.m. Place Your Bets! Challenge:
The Student Faculty Staff basketball game is starting! The area that receives the most gifts during the game between 6 and 8 p.m. will be awarded based on the winning team with a maximum bonus of $1,000.
11 p.m. Most Gifts Challenge: $500
Stay up late with us and make your impact. The area with the most gifts in the last hour of the day will be awarded $500.
ALL DAY CHALLENGES:
Overall Largest Gift Challenge – $1,000
Let’s bring in the big Phoenixes. The area that receives the largest single gift on Day of Giving will also receive a bonus $1,000.
Wingspan Challenge – $1,000
The flight heard 'round the world. The gift made from the location farthest from our campus will earn their chosen area an extra $1,000.
Student Organization Challenge — $1,500
All across campus, student organizations at Florida Poly are coming together for a special Giving Day competition. The three organizations with the largest number of gifts through their fundraising link will be awarded a portion of the $1,500 jackpot: First place will receive $1,000, second place will receive $350, and third place will receive $150.
Most Student Gifts Challenge - $500
The area with the highest number of gifts from students will earn $500 for their organization.
Founder’s Gift Challenge
The area to receive the most gifts in the amount of $20.12 will receive a $1,000 match.