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Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts
Make an Impact on the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts Today!

After more than 20 years and thousands of memorable events, your support of the Ford Center today ensures that our University of Mississippi community continues to enjoy this vibrant home for arts and culture for many years to come.

Participate in one of the challenges or matching gift opportunities below to maximize your impact. Every gift matters.

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$5,000
Ford Center Illuminate the Stage Challenge
After more than 20 years of performances, the spotlights at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts need to be replaced. The Gertrude C. Ford Foundation and the Friends of the Ford Center will give $5,000 towards the purchase of these lights for every 10 gifts. Unlock these funds by making a gift today!
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Leigh Anne and Sean's Buzzer Beater Challenge!
It’s the final countdown! Now & Ever Campaign Co-chairs Leigh Anne (BS 1982) and Sean Tuohy (BBA 1985) of Memphis, Tennessee, are challenging Rebel Nation to finish Giving Day strong. The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 4 p.m. and 5:48 p.m. on April 10 will earn an additional $3,000, thanks to the generosity of the Tuohy family. Act now by making a gift and helping your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 School of Law 96
2 School of Education 46
3 College of Liberal Arts 34
4 School of Business Administration 27
5 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 24
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Come and Get It: Davis Breakfast Special Leaderboard Challenge
Nikki Neely Davis (BA 2004, MA 2007) and Stuart Davis (JD 2009) of Oxford have a gift to share on the second morning of Giving Day! The group that secures the most gifts between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday will receive a bonus -- their gift of $500! Get up and get moving to make your gift go even further!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $500 School of Education 42
2 College of Liberal Arts 31
3 School of Journalism and New Media 23
4 School of Business Administration 18
5 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 13
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Funkys Happy Hour Special!
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. CST on April 9 will earn an additional $500 thanks to Funkys! Make your gift during this time to help your favorite area of campus benefit from these resources!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $500 Patterson School of Accountancy 38
2 School of Education 31
3 Division of Diversity and Community Engagement 19
4 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 18
5 College of Liberal Arts 16
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Top Cause by Donors!
See which cause has earned the most donors on Giving Day 2024.
Rank Department Donors
1 School of Education 669
2 School of Law 344
3 College of Liberal Arts 318
4 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 244
5 Student Affairs 234
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Realtree Early Bird Special!
The academic unit or school that secures the most gifts between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on April 9 will earn an additional $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Bill ( BBA 1973) and Shannon Jordan, and their son Tyler Jordan (BS 2016), founders of Realtree in Columbus, Georgia. Make a gift now and help your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $1,000 School of Law 93
2 School of Education 86
3 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 41
4 School of Pharmacy 30
5 The Ole Miss Fund 19
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Vice Chancellor for Development Parks Leaderboard Challenge!
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on April 9 will earn an additional $2,000, thanks to the generosity of Vice Chancellor for Development Charlotte Parks. Make a gift now and help your favorite area of campus claim these funds.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,000 School of Education 47
2 College of Liberal Arts 33
3 School of Journalism and New Media 23
4 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 20
5 School of Pharmacy 14
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Chancellor Boyce's Lunch Time Special!
From noon to 2 p.m. (CST) on April 10, schools, academic units and groups compete to attract the most gifts, vying for a special prize of an additional $2,500 from Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce and Emily Boyce. Chancellor Boyce thanks everyone who makes a gift during Giving Day, because every gift matters to the future of Ole Miss. Contributions made during these two hours can have an even bigger impact!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,500 School of Law 149
2 School of Education 135
3 Division of Diversity and Community Engagement 46
4 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 21
5 College of Liberal Arts 20
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