CSU Giving Day Returns March 3 with Leadership Challenge Gifts

Central State University will celebrate its 139th Charter Day on Tuesday, March 3, with a 24-hour Giving Day that invites alumni, friends, students, faculty, staff, and supporters to come together in support of student success and the future of the University.

Charter Day Giving Day is a moment to honor CSU’s legacy while investing in the next generation of Marauder excellence. This year’s celebration will also include the recognition of five Alumni Achievement Hall of Fame inductees, honoring graduates whose leadership, service, and professional accomplishments reflect the very best of Central State University.

Thanks to the leadership of trustees, alumni, and friends of the University, nearly $30,000 in challenge gifts have already been committed to help amplify the impact of Giving Day participation.

Throughout March 3, gifts will help unlock a series of leadership challenges tied to participation milestones, recurring giving, athletics, and Charter Day legacy moments.

Featured Giving Day Challenges Include:

Charter Day Leadership Challenge  -  $1,887 
In honor of CSU’s founding year, Rebecca and Brad Kocher will unlock a $1,887 leadership gift when five donors step forward with Charter Day leadership-level contributions of $1,887 or more - celebrating Central State’s past while investing in its future.

Early Momentum Challenge - $5,000 
Dr. Adrian Petway has committed a $5,000 Early Momentum Challenge Gift that will be unlocked when Giving Day reaches its first major participation milestone, helping build energy early in the day.

Charter Day Participation Challenge - $5,000 
In celebration of Central State University’s 139th Charter Day, CSU Board of Trustee Chair Jacqueline Gamblin will unlock a $5,000 challenge gift when 139 members of the CSU community make a gift - honoring the University’s history and collective impact.

Recurring Giving Challenge - $1,000 
Dawn Cross, ’65 is encouraging long-term support for CSU students by unlocking a $1,000 challenge gift when ten donors start a recurring contribution on Giving Day, strengthening ongoing support through the Tower Society.

Athletics Participation Challenge - $5,000 
Cedric “Bear” Tolbert, ’89 has committed a $5,000 Athletics Challenge Gift that will be unlocked when fifty gifts are made to any CSU Athletics fund - supporting scholarships, competitive excellence, and student-athlete success.

To help finish Giving Day strong, President Morakinyo A.O. Kuti and Mrs. Kuti will offer a special leadership challenge during the final hours of Giving Day, inviting the CSU community to rally together in support of students and the University’s future.

“Giving Day is about participation, pride, and community,” said Rebecca Kocher, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. “Every gift - of any size - helps unlock leadership challenges and strengthens opportunities for our students.”

Supporters can make their gift early and be counted toward Giving Day participation at Central State University. Giving Day officially kicks off at 12:00 a.m. ET on March 3 and runs through 3:00 a.m. ET on March 4, with opportunities for supporters across time zones to participate.  

MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY

This is your opportunity to directly invest in the future of Central State University.

How Giving Day Works

• Choose your area of impact: Support a college, program, scholarship, or student experience you care about.
• Make your gift: Give quickly, securely, and easily.
• Share and inspire others: Invite classmates, friends, and fellow Marauders to join you in supporting CSU.
• Select the image or scan the QR code below to make your gift.

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