1. What is USF Giving Week?
USF Giving Week is a university-wide event taking place April 6–10, 2026. During this time, alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends come together to support the programs and causes that make the University of South Florida thrive.
2. How can I participate?
You can participate by making a gift online at usf.to/givingweek and selecting a cause, college or program that matters most to you. Every gift — no matter the size — helps make an impact.
3. When does Giving Week start and end?
USF Giving Week runs from April 6 through April 10, 2026, but early giving opens on March 30, 2026.
4. What is HerdFunder?
HerdFunder is USF’s crowdfunding platform that features a variety of fundraising projects across the university. Each project supports a specific initiative, allowing you to give directly to causes you care about.
5. Can I support a specific college or program?
Yes! You can choose to support a specific college, department, scholarship, student resource or initiative that aligns with your interests and passions.
6. Do small donations really make a difference?
Absolutely. Every gift counts and contributes to a larger collective impact. Smaller gifts also help unlock challenge funds and inspire others to give.
7. What are matches and challenges?
Matches and challenges are special opportunities where donors or sponsors will match gifts or unlock additional funds once certain goals are met, helping your donation go even further.
8. What causes can I support?
There are more than 25+ causes to choose from, including:
9. Is Giving Week only for alumni?
Not at all! Anyone can participate — students, parents, faculty, staff and community members are all encouraged to give and share.
10. How can students get involved?
Students can:
11. Are there events happening during Giving Week?
Yes! Giving Week is part of USF Week, which includes special events like Rocky’s Birthday celebration on April 9 and campus-wide activities that highlight the impact of giving.
12. How can I help spread the word?
You can:
13. Where can I find more information?
Visit usf.to/givingweek to explore projects, view matches and challenges and make your gift.
The Baldwin Group of Risk Management - UNLOCKED!
Your gift can help us reach our goal of 50 donors and unlock a $10,000 gift from Elizabeth Krystyn, '87, founding partner of The Baldwin Group. In addition, Elizabeth will match any student donation, dollar for dollar up to an additional $5,000. We are grateful for your investment in the next generation of risk professionals!
A generous donor is championing our project this Giving Week with a dollar‑for‑dollar match! Every gift made to this project will be matched — doubling your impact — through the end of Giving Week. Don’t miss this chance to maximize your support for our Bulls!
USF College of Education - UNLOCKED!
If we reach 25 donors, College of Education alumna, Amy Ellinor, B.A. '95, M.A. '00, will make a $2,500 contribution in support of the USF College of Education Student Success Fund to celebrate this accomplishment. Help us unlock this challenge gift and invest in the future of education!
If we reach our goal of 50 donors, generous supporter Debbie Sembler will contribute a $5,000 matching gift in support of the Veterans Impact Program. Every donation gets us one step closer to unlocking this powerful investment in those who have served.
When our project achieves 50 total gifts, generous supporters Jane and George Morgan will make a $5,000 contribution in celebration of the milestone. Help us reach the goal and unlock this impactful gift!