Our theme for the 6th Annual Giving Day on February 26, 2025, is Together We Give, Together We Grow. Since this University’s inception, we’ve accomplished incredible things by coming together as a community.
This year, generous donors are matching gifts for every area of campus, doubling your impact! Donate on Giving Day and help us grow even stronger.
Join the Fun
Giving Day Events - Open to the public.
Giving Day Game Show Marathon - February 26
The Gaming Club is hosting a night FULL of game shows, with plenty of prizes and plenty of chances to play. Donations to the university can give you more chances to play.
Pop Culture Pandemonium Trivia Night - February 28
Join us on February 28 when Student Affairs will be raising money for Giving Day during their annual Trivia Night. Text your pop culture knowledge in this ultimate exercise of random facts. If you are the type of person, who knows who shot JR or in what Marvel movies Matt Damon made a cameo in than this event is for you. Click here to sign up.
Fun Drawings!
Free Dorm Housing Drawing
For every $100 donated to the Student Affairs Fund, you will be entered into a raffle for free dorm housing for a semester for the student of your choice. Rules include:
- Each $100 donation to Student Affairs entitles the donor to one entry in the drawing
- Donors may designate themselves or an eligible student for each entry.
- The winner of the drawing will receive a semester of free housing, but they must select a room in a dorm for which they are eligible.
- Winning the drawing does not guarantee a single room; the winner must choose from available rooms within their eligible dorm.
- The winner of this drawing will still have to pay for their meal plan
Wine & Chocolate Basket
For each $20 donation made to the School of Healthcare Professions, you will be entered into a drawing for a wine and chocolate basket, valued at $200.
MIAA Network Membership
For each $20 donation made to Athletics, you will be entered into a drawing for a free MIAA Network Membership, valued at $140. With the membership, you can watch almost all the MIAA contests online.
Social Media & Donor Competitions
Quittin’ Time –The person who donates closest to 5 PM (CST) will get an extra $100.00 added to the same fund they donated to.
Night Owls – Donate after 11pm and be entered into a drawing for an extra $100.00 added to the same fund you donated to.
Early Birds - Donate before 6am and be entered into a drawing for an extra $100.00 added to the same fund you donated to.
Art Lovers – Donate to the Fine Arts Department before 2pm and be entered into a drawing for an extra $100.00 for Fine Arts.
Be True to your School – Donate to any of the schools before 6pm and be entered into a drawing for an extra $100.00 to the School you donated too.
Fanatics - Donate to the Athletics before 8pm and be entered into a drawing for an extra $100.00 for Athletics.
Give with Faith - Donate to Metanoia before 4pm and be entered into a drawing for an extra $100.00 to Metanoia.
Facebook Share - Share on Giving Day one of our Giving Day post on Facebook before 2pm and be entered into a drawing for $100.00 to be added to the fund of your choice.
Post on Instagram - Post a photo on Giving Day of you wearing your Newman Gear on Instagram before 6pm with the #givetonewman and be entered into a drawing for $100.00 to be added to the fund of your choice.
Write on X - Tell us why your love Newman University on X on Giving Day using the #givetonewman and be entered into a drawing for $100.00 to be added to the fund of your choice.
Giving Day Throwback – Post a photo from your time as a student on the social media platform of your choice on Giving Day with the #givetonewman and be entered into a drawing for $100.00 to be added to the fund of your choice.
Make Your Gift
Where to Give
The Newman Fund - $6,000 match
Provides students with institutional aid and supports student services.
Athletics - $1,000 match
Enhances our student-athlete experience.
Fine Arts - $5,500 match
Enables us to have robust music, theater and art programs.
Arts & Science - $1,000 match
Provide your outstanding juniors with a Newman branded lab coat.
Business & Technology - $1,000 match
Keeps us at the forefront of business innovation.
Catholic Studies - $1,000 match
Allows us to educate the new generation of theological thinkers.
Education & Social Work - $1,000 match
Empowers future educators and social workers to create lasting change in communities.
Healthcare Professions - $1,000 match
Provides the funds for classroom improvements.
Student Affairs - $1,000 match
Allows the university to create a wide variety of activities.