Go Big, Give Blue

213
Donors
85% of 250 Donor goal
$15,366
Donated
This campaign ended on April 12, 2025, but you can still make a gift to South Dakota State University Foundation by clicking here!

Projects

Magnifying-glass
The Path to the World Championship: Robotics Club 2025 Campaign
59% 34 DonorsOnline$2,993 Donated
Empowering Future Engineers: Hands-On PCB Design & Assembly
0% 0 DonorsOnline$0 Donated
Investing in Your Future Exercise Science Professionals
10% 2 DonorsOnline$155 Donated
About

Go Big, Give Blue is a month-long giving challenge designed to support SDSU student organizations and foster a culture of philanthropy on campus. From March 17 – April 11, 2025, student clubs and organizations will rally their communities to raise funds for the projects, events, and initiatives that matter most to them.

Through a mix of storytelling, collaboration, and engagement challenges, student groups will showcase their impact, connect with donors, and highlight how every contribution—big or small—makes a difference. Whether it’s funding for travel, equipment, scholarships, or service projects, Go Big, Give Blue is an opportunity to amplify student-led efforts and create lasting change at SDSU.

Join us in celebrating the power of student philanthropy and support the future of Jackrabbits across campus! Every gift makes an impact.

Updates
We hit 150 donor goal — let’s keep it going!

Thanks to YOU, we’ve reached our stretch goal of 150 donors for Go Big, Give Blue!

But we’re not stopping there. With 9 days left in the campaign, we’re raising the bar once again—this time to 250 donors!

Your support has helped shine a spotlight on SDSU students, clubs, and the projects they’re passionate about. Let’s keep that momentum going and finish strong.

Here’s how you can keep the energy up:

  • Explore the projects and find one that resonates with you

  • Share your favorite student initiative on social media

  • Encourage friends, family, and fellow Jacks to give—it all adds up

Every gift makes a difference. Every share helps spread the word.
Let’s Go Big. Let’s Give Blue. Let’s hit 250!

13 days ago by Heidi Hopewell
We’ve hit 100 donors… and we’re just getting started!

We’re officially halfway through Week 3 of Go Big, Give Blue, and it’s been incredible to see the energy and momentum from our student organizations and supporters!

Here’s a quick look at what we’ve accomplished so far:

  • Week 1: We kicked things off with creativity—clubs shared mini-documentaries and project pitches to spotlight their missions and goals.

  • Week 2: It was all about collaboration—student groups teamed up for takeovers, community partnerships, and joint impact stories.

  • Week 3: Now we’re in motion! From campus events to Minute-to-Win-It challenges, our students are showing what impact in action looks like.

And thanks to your support, we’ve already surpassed our initial goal of 100 donors—but we’re not stopping there.

New goal: 150 donors by April 11!

If you haven’t already, now’s the perfect time to:

  • Share your favorite student project on social media

  • Encourage friends, family, and fellow Jacks to support

  • Revisit the campaign to explore other groups doing amazing work on campus

There’s still time to support incredible student-led initiatives and programs that are shaping the future of SDSU.

Thank you again for helping us Go Big and Give Blue—let’s keep the momentum going!

19 days ago by Heidi Hopewell
We’re Wrapping Up Week 1—Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!

Thank you to everyone who helped make the first week of Go Big, Give Blue a success! Whether you shared a project on your social media, made a donation, or cheered on our student organizations, your support matters.

Every single gift makes an impact. From creative videos to storytelling posts, our students are showcasing what makes their clubs and programs so special—and you’re helping amplify their voices.

As we kick off Week 2: Together, We Achieve More, get ready for even more collaboration and connection. Student groups will be teaming up to highlight their shared missions and campus impact.

Don’t forget: Prizes are on the line! We’re awarding incentives for groups with the most donors, most dollars raised, most creative content—and more.

📲 Follow the journey using #GoBigGiveBlue
💙 Continue to share your favorite student-led projects
💻 Visit the site to explore and support causes that matter to you

Let’s keep the energy up. Week 2, let’s go!

26 days ago by Heidi Hopewell
Most Donors
Areas of SupportDonorsRaised ($)
Back to School Prep Camp8$565
Quarter Scale Tractor52$1,356
Aerospace Club64$5,120
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Club (IEEE)0$0
Exercise Science Club2$155
Tennis Club0$0
Human Development and Family Studies Club2$200
Jack's Cupboard6$665
Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center10$670
Student Impact5$790
Men's Club Soccer8$500
Ping Pong Club1$25
Jack's Agricultural Technology & Engineering Club2$275
Graduate School11$1,027
Fraternity: College Panhellenic Council (CPH)2$60
Wild Hare Racing3$275
Women's Club Volleyball9$570
SDSU Robotics Club33$2,993
Sorority: College Panhellenic Council (CPH)0$0
University Scholarships5$470
Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon24%Alumni
Suitcase icon11%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon34%Friends
Book icon21%Students
Parent icon19%Parents_Prior
Most Recent Donors
Phillip Black photo
Phillip Black
Luke Degen photo
Luke Degen
Michaela and JJ Willis photo
Michaela and JJ Willis
An Anonymous Donor
Anonymous
Drew Vanden Hull photo
Drew Vanden Hull
Matthies photo
Matthies
David W. Jensen photo
David W. Jensen
David W. Jensen photo
David W. Jensen
Austin Eigenberg photo
Austin Eigenberg
Brenda Pratt photo
Brenda Pratt
View All Donors

Advocates

Community Advocates

Generated 678 clicks and 64 gifts, totaling $3,585

Darren Peterson

Gave $500 during a Challenge!

Anonymous

Generated 2 clicks
Offered a $500 match

Anonymous

Gave $250 because 1 gift was made during a Challenge!

Jody Owen

Generated 5 clicks and 2 gifts, totaling $50
Contribute

kayla capozzi

Generated 26 clicks

Zachary Smith

Generated 2 clicks

Travis Jensen

Generated 11 clicks

Kayla J Capozzi

Generated 20 clicks