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UWM Ignite Fund

The UWM Ignite Fund has a broad purpose of providing funds for the greatest university needs, while also leveraging additional support for important initiatives, and may be used strategically for start-up funding, donor matches or initiatives that spark interest and create fundraising momentum.  Like all UWM Foundation assets, the Ignite Fund exists to support our collective pursuit to improve lives, build futures and enhance the community.

Leaderboard
Leaderboard by Donors
Which area of UWM will have the most donors on Giving Day? Make a gift to help get your fund to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Fund Designation Donors
1 Osher General Fund 127
2 UWM Ignite Fund 109
3 UWM Food Pantry 75
4 Investment Management Certificate Program 54
5 Swimming and Diving 50
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Leaderboard
Most Donors by Fund
Which fund will have the most donors? Make a gift and help your fund get to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Fund Designation Donors
1 Osher General Fund 127
2 UWM Ignite Fund 109
3 UWM Food Pantry 75
4 Investment Management Certificate Program 54
5 Swimming and Diving 50
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50 States Challenge for Military and Veterans Resource Center
When we have donors from all 50 states, it will unlock $5,000 from an anonymous donor to the Military and Veterans Resource Center (MAVRC). MAVRC works to address the challenges faced by current and former service members and their dependents. MAVRC is committed to assisting the military related students at UWM in completing successful transitions from the military, through their education and into the civilian workplace.
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Northwestern Mutual Employee Challenge
When Northwestern Mutual has over 50% of UWM Panthers@Work employees make a gift to any fund, in support of 414 for UWM Giving Day, a $1,000 gift to UWM will be unlocked from Andrew DeGuire, Vice President Corporate Strategy at Northwestern Mutual.
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Who’s Your One? Social Media Challenge
Who put the one in 414? Share a story on social media about a person related to UWM who made a difference in your life. Whether an instructor, friend or somebody else, tell us about one person who impacted you by using #414forUWM and mentioning @uwmalumni in a social media post. Once 10 people share their story, it will unlock a $500 challenge gift for the UWM Ignite Fund, which has a broad purpose of providing funds for the greatest university needs. All entries must be posted on social media by April 14, 2023 at noon CST.
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Most Dollars Raised by Fund
Which fund will raise the most? Make a gift and help your fund get to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 UWM Ignite Fund $115,037.54
2 CEAS Holding Fund $100,000.00
3 Foundry Educational Foundation Research Fellowship in Materials Engineering $75,015.00
4 Systems Change and Peacebuilding Fellows Fund $70,000.00
5 Student Parent Success Program Fund $35,000.00
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Leaderboard
Most Gifts by Fund Leaderboard
Which fund will receive the most gifts?
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 UWM Ignite Fund $115,037.54
2 CEAS Holding Fund $100,000.00
3 Foundry Educational Foundation Research Fellowship in Materials Engineering $75,015.00
4 Systems Change and Peacebuilding Fellows Fund $70,000.00
5 Student Parent Success Program Fund $35,000.00
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First-Time Donor Challenge
One first-time donor to UWM will be chosen at random to win an extra $1,000 for the UWM fund of their choice, thanks to an anonymous donor. Gifts must be made from March 7, 2023 to April 14, 2023 at noon CST to qualify.
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Social Media Pet Challenge
Show your Panther Pride by using #414forUWM and mentioning @uwmalumni in a social media post with a picture of your pet. When 20 people have posted, it will unlock a $500 challenge gift for the UWM Ignite Fund, which has a broad purpose of providing funds for the greatest university needs, thanks to an anonymous donor. All entries must be posted on social media by April 14, 2023 at 4:14 pm CST.
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Areas of Support
UWM Ignite Fund Athletics Campus Initiatives & Partnerships College of Engineering & Applied Science College of General Studies College of Health Sciences College of Letters & Science College of Nursing Graduate School Helen Bader School of Social Welfare Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health Lubar College of Business Peck School of the Arts School of Architecture & Urban Planning School of Continuing Education School of Education School of Freshwater Sciences School of Information Studies Student Support & Experience UWM Libraries WUWM
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