Questions and Answers
Below you will find answers to many common questions about UC Davis Give Day 2023.
In our seventh year, supporting UC Davis and UC Davis Health makes all the difference!
Whether you support our world-class health system, new technologies research, emergency funding, Athletics or our top notch academic programs, a gift of any size makes a difference.
If you are unable to give during this time, becoming a Social Ambassador by sharing information about Give Day on your social media channels would be greatly appreciated. Sign up here.
Thank you for joining us for UC Davis Give Day 2023!
What is UC Davis Give Day?
UC Davis Give Day is a 29-hour online and in-person fundraising drive to support initiatives at UC Davis Health, our veterinary hospitals and the UC Davis campus.
Our seventh annual Give Day will be held this year on April 14-15. It will coincide with our Picnic Day celebration, which will be held in person this year.
As always, the goal of Give Day is to bring our community together by sharing, following or financially supporting programs that have made an impact on the lives of people everywhere. We also hope together we can continue to support emergency programs that address the needs of students and animals and their owners who are going through difficult times.
No matter what programs you support, or how much you feel comfortable contributing this Give Day, we hope participating in our online event reminds you that you are an important member of our community, and that through our combined effort, we are formidable. We are greater with and because of you, and we thank you in advance for your participation in Give Day.
Why should I give to UC Davis or UC Davis Health?
Ranked 5th nationally among public universities, UC Davis is considered a public ivy in "California's college town." Since our inception, our footprint has grown to include multiple campuses like the Bodega Marine Laboratory, the Tahoe Environmental Research Center in Nevada, and of course UC Davis Health in Sacramento.
UC Davis Health is ranked #1 throughout the Sacramento region. Its nationally renowned UC Davis Medical Center is a leading referral center for the most seriously injured or ill patients and the most medically complex cases. It is nationally ranked in nine adult and five pediatric specialty areas, features the only Level I trauma center in inland Northern California, and a level IV NICU.
The generosity of our alumni, parents, patients and friends provides UC Davis Health, our veterinary hospitals, and our students and faculty the support they need to pursue the ambitious research goals that have long defined our university and continue to drive us today.
As mentioned above, there are many opportunities to support our world-class academic and research programs as well as our athletic teams.
A gift of any size always makes an important difference.
If I give early, will my gift be counted on Give Day?
Yes! It will! And we encourage people to give early to make sure it is convenient for them.
But early gifts will not show up on the site immediately if you give before the 29-hour event starts. Instead, you will receive an email confirmation/receipt that your gift has been accepted and is being processed.
When the Give Day event launches at noon, Friday April 14, you will see all of the early gifts have been included in the numbers displayed on each page. At that time, names will also show up on the donor walls as well.
If you have questions about this, please email giveday@ucdavis.edu.
What are the rules of the #UCDavisGiveDay photo contest?
Post your submissions on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok and use hashtag #UCDavisGiveDay to be entered to win.
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENTER. INTERNET ACCESS AND A SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER.
CONTEST TIMING
• Entry Period: Monday, April 10, 2023, at 8 a.m. and ends Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 5 p.m. (PST).
• Winner Announcement: On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, on the Cal Aggie Alumni Association Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.
HOW TO ENTER: To enter, the entrant must post a photo of themselves with one of the following:
• a UC Davis Give Day promotion item,
• a virtual UC Davis Give Day GIPHY or overlay,
• a UC Davis Give Day frame at Picnic Day
The entrant must tag their entries using hashtag #UCDavisGiveDay during the entry period.
WINNER SELECTION: Three (3) will be selected at the discretion of University Development from the selection of eligible entries. Winners will win prizes and will be selected and notified on or around April 25, 2023. Winners will be notified through their original entry method and will have seven days to respond to the notification. In the event that a winner doesn’t respond within seven days, the contest administrator will choose the next entry to win.
PRIZES:
First Place Winner: One (1) prize bundle from UC Davis. The approximate retail value is $75.
Second Place Winner: One (1) prize bundle from UC Davis. The approximate retail value is $30.
Third Place Winner: Prizes of an approximate retail value of $20.
ELIGIBILITY: The contest is open to all U.S. residents, eighteen (18) years of age or older. Employees of UC Davis Development and Alumni Relations and any and all other companies associated with the contest (collectively, the “Promotion Entities”), and each of their immediate family members and/or people living in the same household, are not eligible to participate. Eligibility rules are subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
All entries submitted become the property of UC Davis, and by participating you agree that UC Davis may use your submitted photo/video and post content for marketing and advertising purposes.
Odds of winning depend on number of entrants. Inquiries about number of entrants and odds may be directed to University Development. This information will remain available one year after the contest closes.
UC Davis may cancel this contest in the event of technical problems or electronic attacks affecting the administration of the offer. Any contest entrant found to intentionally interfere with the operation of the offer will be disqualified. UC Davis retains the right to hide or delete entries, if found in violation of UC Davis policies, or for any other reason at UC Davis’ sole discretion. UC Davis is not responsible for lost, damaged, delayed or misdirected prizes. UC Davis is not responsible for lost or misdirected contest entries. Prize(s) may not be redeemed for cash.
Through your participation in this contest you are providing your information to UC Davis and not to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. You acknowledge that this contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok. By your participation in this contest, you agree to release UC Davis, UC Davis Development and Alumni Relations, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok from any liability related to the sweepstakes or your participation the contest.
Information provided will not be retained, sold, or used in any way other than specifically set for in these rules.
What are Challenge gifts?
Challenge Gifts, given each year by donors who are passionate about UC Davis, are similar to matching gifts in that they are incentives that inspire people to give. When a challenge reaches a specified number of donors on Give Day, the challenge donor's gift is activated, making the new donors' gift go even further.
As an example, a donor is challenging others to support the UC Davis Annual Fund. When 20 gifts are received, their gift will be activated. After a challenge is activated, the challenge box will disappear but you can still give to any challenge gift fund by hitting the Give Now button and finding the fund in the drop down selection.
Once a challenge is met, it will move from its original page to the Challenges page to indicate that it is closed. HOWEVER, YOU CAN STILL GIVE TO CLOSED CHALLENGES!
Every year we have a wide array of challenges that reflect our diverse areas of research and our academically comprehensive campuses. In addition to those that support academic and research programs, we have several challenges that support emergency funds for students and animals. All of these programs are important, are of enduring value to those they assist during their own difficult times.
Please give to what you are moved to support.
What are Social Ambassadors?
As noted above, Social Ambassadors support Give Day by sharing the UC Davis message of philanthropy through social media channels like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. If you'd like to become an official Social Ambassador and access our Give Day materials and our sticker on Giphy, just sign up here.
After you sign up, you can send emails or post unique links to our website on social media to help spread the word about causes you care about at UC Davis or UC Davis Health.
We encourage our Social Ambassadors to change their social media profile and cover photos to share the message of giving with their friends and colleagues in the days leading up to Give Day. Your promotion of challenge gifts and causes you care about, is crucial to the success of UC Davis Give Day.
How can I help spread the word about Give Day?
You can spread the word on all of your social media accounts by becoming a Social Ambassador and tagging your posts with #ucdavisgiveday, #everyaggiecounts and #ucdhstrong. Those hashtags will pull your posts onto our main page during Give Day.
Please also talk about Give Day to your friends, colleagues and anyone you think may be interested in supporting UC Davis or UC Davis Health, and the important work we do.
Promoting any of our challenges as a Social Ambassador this Give Day is greatly appreciated. Sign up here.
I tried to give and received an error message?
Your order was declined by our payment processing system. This error is often a result of mistyping your billing address. Please try to give a gift again. If you continue to experience issues, please email giveday@ucdavis.edu. Please do not send your credit card information through the email though.
Is my gift tax deductible?
The UC Davis Foundation and The Regents of the University of California - the two gift-receiving arms for UC Davis - are both qualified charities that provide donors with tax benefits to the full extent of the law. Your gift qualifies for a tax-deduction in accordance with IRS regulations, during the calendar year that you make your gift. After making a gift you will receive an email with information that can serve as a receipt for your files. Please consult your tax professional for more information.
Where will my gift to UC Davis go?
It’s up to you! You may designate to any area of the university that is important to you. Whether your heart is with your college or school, a student program, Picnic Day, or you have an interest in a specific research initiative, an area of UC Davis Health, or animals, you are free to choose what your gift supports. When you make your gift, you can select from a wide range of colleges, schools, units, programs and centers.
This year we have many emergency funds that support our students on both the Davis and Sacramento campuses. You can also give to COVID-19 research or support our health care professionals working on the front lines of the crisis.
What if the fund or program I want to donate to is not listed?
Please select "other" during checkout and write in the fund of your choice. You have to select something in the drop downs to give, so we suggest choosing the Annual Fund or the College/School/Program in the department or program drop down menu, then select "other" as your fund designation choice. There will be a place to write in the fund designation you would like to support. Thank you.
Can I give to more than one area?
Yes, you can make multiple gifts when you check out. For example, you could support one of our emergency funds and an area of campus you are passionate about. Make sure to select "Add a Donation" on the gift menu to select the other areas you would like to support. Your card will only be charged once for the sum of your donations.
Is there a minimum donation amount?
Yes. There is a $5 minimum.
How will I receive my tax receipt?
You will get an email confirmation of your credit card transaction right after you make a gift.
When will my card be charged?
Your credit or debit card is charged immediately upon finalizing your gift.
Are there fees associated with giving to UC Davis?
UC Davis retains a 6% fee on each gift to current use funds; this fee helps to defray the administrative costs incurred in managing UC Davis’ fundraising operations.
Who should I contact if I have a question about my gift?
For general questions about your gift, please email giveday@ucdavis.edu. Thank you.
Still have questions?
Contact us at giveday@ucdavis.edu