Â鶹¹ÙÍø

SPOKANE, Wash. - Gonzaga Â鶹¹ÙÍø surpassed all previous records and goals in the 24-hour fundraising drive "All In for Zags Give Day" on March 8 with unprecedented gift-matching and challenges.

In total, 1,892 donors from all 50 states contributed more than $300,000 toward the 12 featured crowdfunding projects aimed at supporting Gonzaga students. Each project featured a donor participation goal which, when met, unlocked a larger lump sum challenge gift made by generous Gonzaga supporters. And, due to a $100,000 challenge match, donations to the Zag Scholarship Fund were doubled up to $1,500 per gift. Overall, $171,000 in challenge gifts were unlocked as nine of 12 projects reached and exceeded donor goals. 

Projects highlighted on Zags Give Day were: 

• Zag Scholarship Fund 
• School of Business Administration's Eddy Birrer Scholarship
• College of Arts and Sciences' Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry
• School of Education's Center for Catholic Education
• School of Engineering and Applied Science's Laboratories
• Gonzaga Student Body Association and Center for Career & Professional Development's Student Professional Development Grant
• Gonzaga Athletics Scholarships
• School of Nursing and Human Physiology
• School of Professional Studies' Women Lead Conference
• Center for Global Engagement's Study-Abroad and Global Diversity Scholarships
• Office of Sustainability 
• Center for Community Engagement (formerly CCASL) Local Community Service    

 The number of donors participating in this one-day giving drive was the most ever for the Â鶹¹ÙÍø.  

 "Zag Nation certainly went 'All In for Zags Give Day,'" said Stephanie Rockwell, senior director of advancement operations. "Gonzaga's community of alumni, families, friends, fans, faculty and staff made a bold statement of their belief in this Â鶹¹ÙÍø. Their generosity has an unmistakable impact on Gonzaga students today and into the future."

 View . Donation impact can also be followed on the Â鶹¹ÙÍø's various social media channels.