Help UGA beat Alabama on and off the field!

How do you beat an elephant?
One gift at a time.

In this year’s Beat Week giving challenge — Sept. 23 to 28 — we’re competing against the University of Alabama to see who rallies behind their school to make the most gifts in a week. By making a gift of any size to any UGA area, YOU can be the gamechanger in this clash of champions!

Are you a student graduating in 2025?
Click here to make your Senior Signature gift.

Students, join us for campus events all week: View the calendar

Give Now!

To designate your donation to a specific area at UGA, use the dropdown menu below to select the fund you wish to support.

Georgia Fund: University-wide & Alumni Support - A gift to the Georgia Fund supports the university's area of greatest need. Currently, 100% of gifts to the Georgia Fund support student scholarships.

Can't find your preferred fund? Use our standard form!

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If your gift honors/memorializes a pet, please indicate species and owner's names for appropriate acknowledgement.

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Would you like to be recognized for your gift by a UGA social media account? (Optional)

Keep an eye on the scoreboard to track the action, and remember that every Dawg counts. So spread the word to your friends and keep UGA on top until the final whistle blows!

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* Donor information is not available immediately and is updated after gift processing. There is a greater lag time for student donor information.

FAQ

Is there a minimum gift amount?

Yes, you can make a minimum $1 gift to participate.

How do I decide where to designate my gift?

You can designate your gift to the part of UGA that you're most passionate about! Whether it's a donation to a specific school, college or program or a gift to a special initiative that means something to you, every dollar counts. If you can't find the fund you would like to donate to, please visit our secure online giving page.

Can my Beat Week gift count toward Senior Signature?

Yes! If you are a UGA student graduating in May-December 2025, visit gail.uga.edu/giving/senior-signature and your donation will be counted in our Beat Week challenge. Questions? Email alumni@uga.edu.

Will my contribution be tax deductible?

Yes. You will receive a tax receipt via email within a few days after you make your gift.

How else can I help UGA beat Alabama?

Help us spread the word about Beat Week to the rest of the Bulldog Nation by sharing and posting on social media using beat-week.com.

When is Beat Week?

Septemer 23, 2024 beginning at Noon EST and concluding on September 28, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Still have questions?

Please email gafund@uga.edu.

How do you beat an elephant?One gift at a time.