Welcome to Athletics Giving Day 2025!
For the athletes of Franciscan University, the field of competition is also a field of mission.
Here, Franciscan student-athletes aren’t just playing for wins. They’re playing for virtue, community, and Christ. And this Athletics Giving Day, you can help them go further—your generosity can unlock incredible blessings:
Alumni Challenge
If you’re an alum, your gift of $20 or more to any athletic fund of your choice will be followed by an additional $100 to that same fund—thanks to a generous match for the first 150 alumni donors on Oct. 7 starting at 12:01 AM EST!
Matching Gift
A generous donor has agreed to match, dollar for dollar, the first $15,000 donated starting at 12:01 AM EST Oct. 7!
Team Challenge
Which team will rally the most donors? From the time this site goes live in September until 11:59 PM EST Oct. 8, each donor to a team helps their team climb the leaderboard!
That means your gift today not only fuels your favorite team’s mission—it helps them climb the leaderboard and win big!
Whether it’s Cross Country, Rugby, Tennis, Lacrosse, Soccer, Basketball—or any of our NCAA or club teams—your support today helps provide things like:
Christ-centered coaching and formation
Travel, gear, and training that builds excellence
Team retreats and mentorship rooted in faith
A mission-first athletic culture that prepares saints in cleats
Franciscan student-athletes are becoming joyful disciples—on the field and in life. Let’s rally together to build a stronger future for Catholic athletics.
But hurry! The $100.00 alumni match and $15,000.00 matching gift funds are first come first serve starting at 12:01 AM EST Oct. 7! The donor count competition runs from the launch until 11:59 pm EST on Oct. 8. But don't wait!
