AU Giving Day

Every year, our community comes together during the 36-hour AU Giving Day with one goal: to make a difference. This call for our community to stand together ensures that AU remains a catalyst for change. More than 1330 Eagles made a gift, helping the university realize nearly $150,000 in matches and challenges. THANK YOU!

Why you? Because Changemaking is in your DNA. Why now? Because Change Can’t Wait.

SAVE THE DATE: February 27-28, 2023

89%

American University has a history of waging peace, inspired by President Dwight D. Eisenhower's call at the School of International Service's founding. AU prepares tomorrow's leaders with this enduring commitment to serving the global community.

$314,499
Raised
1337
Donors

Challenges and Matches

Don’t miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching and challenge opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

Overtime Challenge

OVERTIME! An AU Trustee will match all gifts made to AU between 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST on February 25 up to $25,000.

Match Amount: $25,000

Giving Day Challenge

If we reach 1,500 donors, a generous School of International Service alumna will make a gift of $200,000 to the university.

Match Amount: $200,000

The Market Match

Amy Deutsch, SPA/BA ’78, will match all gifts to the Market, AU’s Food Pantry, up to $3,000.

Match Amount: $3,000

Power Hour

**MATCH MET** All gifts made to AU between 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST on February 24 will be matched up to $20,000 by Courtney Surls.

Match Amount: $20,000

Morning Match

**MATCH MET** All gifts made before 10 a.m. EST on February 24 will be matched up to $13,500 by Rob Johnson, SPA/BA ’81, and Christine Johnson with a gift of their own to the university.

Match Amount: $13,500

AU Hillel Match

Amy Lampert, SOC/BA ’94, will match all gifts to Hillel up to $5,000.

Match Amount: $5,000

Black Alumni Alliance Book Award Match

Brandi Howard, CAS/BA ‘09, will match all gifts to the Black Alumni Alliance Book Award up to $10,000.

Match Amount: $10,000

AUWCL Student Scholarships Challenge

If WCL reaches 275 gifts by 7 p.m. on Friday, February 25th, Alumnus Richard Pollak JD ’83 and Behzad Gohari will gift $40,000 to support student scholarships.

Match Amount: $40,000

AUWCL Business Law Student Experience Challenge

If WCL reaches 150 gifts by 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 24th, alumnus Chris White JD/MBA ’19 will gift $20,000 towards AUWCL’s Business Law Student Experience Fund.

Match Amount: $20,000

Kogod School of Business Challenge

**CHALLENGE UNLOCKED** If 85 donors give to the Kogod School of Business, alumna Vanessa Allen Sutherland, WCL/JD ’96, KSB/MBA ’97, will give $50,000 to the school.

Match Amount: $50,000

School of International Service Match

**MATCH MET** Fay Parris, SIS/BA ’83, WCL/JD ’87, SIS/MA ’90, will match all gifts to the School of International Service up to $10,000.

Match Amount: $10,000

SPA Student Emergency Fund Match

Ken Bleakley, SPA/MPA ’71, will match all gifts to the School of Public Affairs Student Emergency Fund up to $15,000.

Match Amount: $15,000

School of Communication Match

**MATCH MET** Amy Lampert, SOC/BA ’94, will match all gifts to the School of Communication up to $12,500.

Match Amount: $12,500

School of Education Challenge

If 22 new donors give to the School of Education, SOE Advisory Board Member Lynne Ganek will give $5,000 to the school.

Match Amount: $5,000

Leaderboard

The impact of your support today will be twofold: Your gift will make a real, tangible difference for the changemakers at AU. Your participation helps your school or college reach their giving day goal and make AU history. See how close your school or college is to reaching their goal. Will you help them surpass it?

Who Has Given?

When we all come together, American University grows stronger. Members from across the AU community participate in AU Giving Day—will you join them?

52%
Students & Alumni
33%
Parents
13%
Faculty & Staff
2%
Friends

Donor Honor Roll

We are grateful for those who can support AU Giving Day with a gift of $2,500 or more. Gifts at this level qualify for membership in the President’s Circle, our leadership community that invests in AU changemakers year after year.

Match & Challenge Donors

  • Rob and Christine Johnson
  • Amy Lampert
  • Amy Deutsch
  • Chris White
  • Richard Pollack
  • Fay Parris
  • Vanessa Allen Sutherland
  • Ken Bleakley
  • Lynne Ganek
  • Brandi Howard
  • Courtney Surls

Honor Roll Donors

  • Adam Katz and Yvonne Metcalfe
  • Rick Martino
  • Melissa Maalouf
  • Steve Provenzano
  • Richard Pollack
  • Korey Neal
  • Leslye Orloff and Jim Roby
  • Deborah Meland
  • Kirk Betts
  • Mark and Nga Pedretti
  • Brenda Jarrell
  • Jack Cassell
  • Olga and Jacek Skarzynski
  • David and Wendy Dworkin
  • Robb Cohen and Gail Schwartz
  • Jeehyun Davis