Support student success during Day of Giving, March 26

Jennifer Drake, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs, is also adding some friendly competition between GVSU's colleges with her challenge gift. She will give $500 to the college with the most individual donors and $500 to the college that raises the most money.

"Our annual Day of Giving is a powerful reminder of what makes Grand Valley so special: We invest in our students and in the future we are building together," Drake said. "I'm grateful to join in by offering two challenge gifts, and I hope others will be inspired to participate."

Donors can also track campaign progress, discover additional matching and challenge gift opportunities, and play the official Day of Giving video game, Louie Kart, on the Day of Giving website . Every gift, at any amount, adds to a collective effort that funds real change for students.