Matches and Challenges

Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

Past Events


Success!
Heart of Gold Challenge
An incredibly generous anonymous donor—who wants to inspire Cal Lutheran students, staff, faculty, alumni, families, Regents, other donors, and the entire Cal Lutheran community—will release a $1 Million Dollar Estate Gift when the Cal Lutheran Cares Day leaderboard crosses the $650,000 mark—honoring our 65th anniversary—in support of any cause on the leaderboard through midnight tonight!
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Leaderboard
Athletics Leaderboard
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Rank Department Raised
1 Men's Basketball $36,244.02
2 Women's Volleyball $32,455.00
3 Football $30,610.01
4 Women's Soccer $22,315.00
5 Men's Golf $20,009.03
Ended
2
Match
1988 Distance Squad
All gifts received between 9a -12p for Cross Country and Track & Field on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,600 thanks to the generosity of the 1988 Distance Squad.
$1,600 MATCHED
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2
Match
Baseball Match
All gifts received for Men's Baseball on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, thanks to the generosity of Jeff & Lia Brouelette.
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$2,000
Sports Medicine & Performance Challenge
$2,000 will be released when the Sports Medicine & Performance reaches 20 gifts from 4-7p on Cares Day, thanks to the generosity of alumni Dave Barker.
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2
Match
Sports Medicine & Performance Match
All gifts received between 9-12p for Sports Medicine and Performance on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,500 thanks to the generosity of an Anonymous donor.
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$1,000
Cheerleading Match
$1,000 will be released when the Cheerleading team reaches 25 gifts on Cares Day, thanks to the generosity of the 5th Quarter Football Club.
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2
Match
Couples of Cal Lu Match
From 6:00-9:00 pm, gifts of any size to the Annual Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $8,000, thanks to the generosity of CLU alumni, Ann and David Watson, and Dan '67 and Lynne '68 Terry.
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2
Match
Double Your Impact Match
From 11 am to 1 pm, gifts of any size to the Annual Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $3,000 thanks to the generosity of Jim and Karol Quiring.
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2
Match
Football Match
All gifts received for Football on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $16,000, thanks to the generosity of Dave Barker, Joe and Debbie Fuca and the 5th Quarter Football Club.
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$1,000
Grand Slam Challenge
Make one of the first 20 gifts to Men's Baseball and help unlock a generous $1,000 gift from Fritz Ohlrich.
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$2,500
Happy Hour Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of Barry '65 and Anne-Marie Wohrle, a gift of $2,500 will be released when 50 donors make a gift to the Annual Fund between 4 pm and 6 pm.
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2
Match
Illuminate Student Success Match
Double your impact and illuminate student’s path to success! From now until midnight tonight, Integrated Lighting Concepts will match your gift dollar for dollar up to $1,000 in scholarship donations, ensuring bright futures for student community leaders!
$1,000 MATCHED
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2
Match
Let's Grow PLTS Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of Phyllis & Herbert Anderson, Rod Gilbert, Don Shemenske, and Bishop Jeff R. Johnson and J Guadalupe Sanchez Aldaco, your gift to the PLTS Seminary Fund will be matched 1:1, up to $12,000!
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$3,000
Men's Basketball Challenge
$3,000 will be released when Men's Basketball reaches 30 gifts between the hours of 5 -8p on Cares Day, thanks to the generosity of Jim Huchthausen and Kirk and Brenda Bielke.
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$4,050
Men's Golf Challenge
$4,050 will be released when Men's Golf reaches 25 gifts between the hours of 4 -8p on Cares Day, thanks to the generosity of the Carrie Records, Debra & Jason Mattivi and Rebecca and Chris Mott.
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2
Match
New PLTS Program for Indigenous Leaders Challenge
Give $50 or more to the Theological Education for Indigenous Leaders program at PLTS and it will be matched 1:1 by Rev. Anne & Jim Carlson, Debra Papageorge, and Bishop Jeff R. Johnson and J Guadalupe Sanchez Aldaco, up to $7,500!
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$1,000
Operation Give Back Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of Col (RET) (CA) John Oberg, when 20 gifts are made between 0700-0900, a gift of $1,000 will be unlocked.
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$1,700
Regals Basketball Alumni Challenge
$1,700 will be released when the Women's Basketball team reaches 75 gifts on Cares Day, thanks to the generosity of the Regals Basketball Alumni.
75 / 75 Gifts
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$15,000
Regals Volleyball BELIEVE Challenge - P.M.
Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, $15,000 will be released to Regals Volleyball when there are 100 donations to the Regals Volleyball Team.
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$765
Spanish Hills Match
$765 will be released when the Men's Tennis team reaches 20 gifts on Cares Day between the hours of 11-1p, thanks to the generosity of Spanish Hills Club
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$1,500
Student Inclusion and Equity Challenge
When the Student Inclusion and Equity Fund receives 15 gifts of $100 or more, The Fund will receive $1500 committed by an early donor.
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$2,000
The Art of Science Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of Dan '67 and Lynne '68 Terry, a gift of $2,000 will be released when 50 donors make a gift to the College of Arts and Sciences greatest needs.
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$10,000
The Gutierrez Family STEM Challenge Part 2
The Gutierrez Family has agreed to donate $10,000 when 25 donors contribute $100 or more to the College of Arts & Sciences.
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$1,500
TRIO Upward Bound Challenge
When 15 donors make contributions of $100 or more, TRIO Upward Bound will receive matching funds of $1500 committed by an early donor.
15 / 15 Gifts
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$3,000
Victory Cry Challenge
Make one of the first 30 gifts to the Victory Club today and help unlock a generous $3,000 gift from Jim and Karol Quiring.
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$12,500
We Love PLTS Seminary Fund Challenge
Be one of the first forty donors to PLTS to unlock $12,500 in matching gifts to the PLTS Seminary Fund, thanks to the generosity of Jim & Twila Burdick, Kathy Dean, and Pastor Jim Bessey!
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$1,000
Women's Lacrosse Gift Challenge
$1,000 will be released when the Women's Lacrosse team reaches 75 gifts on Cares Day, thanks to the generosity of an Anonymous donor.
75 / 75 Gifts
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2
Match
Women's Soccer Match
All gifts received between 8a -12p for Women's Soccer on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000 thanks to the generosity of the Evenson Family, Nadine Rajabi, Carmen and Chris Daugherty, Paul Kusarda and an Anonymous donor.
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Leaderboard
Cares Day Leaderboard
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Rank Department Raised
1 Athletics $289,249.13
2 Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary $100,416.00
3 Student Research $98,140.00
4 Student Employment Fund $97,850.23
5 Annual Fund $76,062.50
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$5,500
55 for $5,500 Challenge
Make one of the first 55 gifts to the Annual Fund and help unlock a $5,500 gift from generous CLU supporters, Don and Patty Shemenske.
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$25,000
Bridging the Gap Challenge
$25,000 will be released when the Annual Fund reaches a total of $100,000, thanks to the generosity of Rod Gilbert, and Carrie and Bruce Nebens.
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2
Match
Caring Hearts Match
From 1 pm to 3 pm, gifts of any size to the Annual Fund will be matched up to $4,100, thanks to the generosity of two CLU alums, George Chesney and Pastor Jim Bessey '66, and two anonymous donors.
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$25,000
Center for Global Engagement Challenge
When The Center for Global Engagement reaches $5000, from donations of $100 or more, The Center will unlock a gift of $25,000 provided by generous donors, Alice Egdahl Harlow & Mary Egdahl Palm.
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$1,500
Community Scholars Challenge
When 15 donors make contributions of $100 or more, Community Scholars for Black Lives Fellowship will receive matching funds of $1500 committed by an early donor.
Completed
2
Match
Diego's Matching Gift Challenge
The Gupta Foundation has generously agreed to match dollar for dollar donations up to $20,000 all day to support the Autism and Communication Center.
$20,000 MATCHED
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$2,800
Fill the Cupboard Challenge
The community cupboard can unlock a $2,800.00 gift from generous donors Jim & Kimberly Overton and Rev. Jim Bessey when the community cupboard receives 25 donations of any amount.
25 / 25 Gifts
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2
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Give Credit Where Credit’s Due Match
For every dollar you donate before 12:00 p.m., Logix Federal Credit Union will match it, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000 for deserving students contributing to our community! Your contribution will directly support student community leader’s scholarships, opening doors to education and allowing students to achieve their goals!
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$3,000
Gutierrez Family STEM Challenge Part 1
The Gutierrez Family has agreed to provide a $3,000 donation to the Rise High Scholarship when donors make 25 gifts of any size to the College of Arts and Sciences Greatest Need.
Completed
2
Match
Ignite Impact Match
From 9 am to 11 am, gifts of any size to the Annual Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Wendy and Peter Schifrin.
$1,000 MATCHED
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2
Match
Investment Committee and Friends Challenge
The Investment Committee and Friends will match every donation up to $87,500 from midnight to 11:59 pm. This matching gift is possible due to the combined generosity of the following donors: Linda and Peter Baumhefner, Karen Davis, Rod Gilbert, Paris Kallas, William and Shaun Kane, Chris Kimball, Bill and Linda Krantz, Jim and Kimberly Overton, Debra Papageorge, and Ragnar and Mary Helen Storm-Larsen.
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$5,000
Made In Italy Bistro by Antonio Sessa Alumni Scholarship Challenge
Chef Antonio will release a $5,000 gift to the Freedom to Learn Scholarship for any 30 donations of $100 or more to Student Scholarships.
Completed
2
Match
Men's Basketball Match
All gifts received for Men's Basketball on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $15,000, thanks to the generosity of Joe and Debbie Fuca class of '87, Jeanette White, Steve & Jodine de Laveaga and Hofer & Associates Wealth Management.
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2
Match
Men's Golf Match
All gifts received between 8a -12p for Men's Golf on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $6,000 thanks to the generosity of the Gary & Karen Lindgren.
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2
Match
Next GENerosity Challenge
Join GENerous early CNL donors and be part of something extraordinary! From 9 – 11 a.m. each gift will be matched doubling its impact up to $5,000.
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2
Match
PLTS was Founded in Portland, Oregon Challenge
Give $50 or more to the PLTS Seminary Fund and it will be matched 1:1 by St. James Lutheran Church, Portland, Oregon, up to $6,000.
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$6,200
Regals Volleyball BELIEVE Challenge - A.M.
Due to the generosity of Rod Gilbert and Kirsten and Karsten Lundring, $6200 will be released when there are 25 donations to the Regals Volleyball Team
Completed
2
Match
Seeds of Climate Justice Challenge
Due to the Generosity of donors Jon and Jessie Panek and Phyllis and Herbert Anderson, all donations of $250 or more to the Center for Climate Justice and Faith will be matched dollar for dollar up to $12,000.
Completed
$2,765
Spanish Hills Match
$2,765 will be released when Women's Tennis receives 20 gifts between the hours of 3-6p thanks to the generosity of Spanish Hills Club and an Anonymous donor.
Completed
$97,000
Swenson Scholars Research Challenge
The Swenson Family Foundation will release this gift of $97,000 when 100 donations of $50 or more are made to Student Research
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2
Match
The FAB (Fifty and Better) Match
All Donations to the FAB program will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $8,000 due to a generous donation from Randy and Jo Ann Richardson.
Completed
$3,500
The Kingsmen Shakespeare's Challenge
Kingsmen Shakespeare will be able to unlock a gift of $3500 after 20 donors make contributions to this cause.
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$1,500
Victory Club Challenge
$1,500 will be released when the Victory Club receives 30 gifts between the hours of 4 -7p on Cares Day, thanks to the generosity of Howard & Christina Davis, Matt '96 & Kelly Johnson, Rita Thiet and Christy Slattery.
Completed
$37,000
We Believe in PLTS Students Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Portland, Oregon, $37,000 will be released to the PLTS Endowed Scholarship Fund when there are 150 gifts to any PLTS fund.
Completed
2
Match
Women's Golf Match
All gifts received between 8a -12p for Women's Golf on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $6,200 thanks to the generosity of the Gary & Karen Lindgren and Don Shemenske.
Completed
$2,000
Women's Soccer Challenge
$2,000 will be released when Women's Soccer reaches 40 gifts between the hours of 4 -7p on Cares Day, thanks to the generosity of Chris and Brooke Fahey, Kelsey Sullivan, Shawn Howie, and Greg & Amber Hahn .
40 / 40 Gifts
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2
Match
Women's Tennis Match
All gifts received for Women's Tennis between 8a-12p on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000, thanks to the generosity of an Anonymous donor
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