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Equip Future Christian Leaders
CIU Giving Day is a one-day opportunity to invest in students being prepared to impact the nations with the message of Christ.
Your gift helps prepare them — grounded in truth and trained with excellence — to carry the gospel into churches, classrooms, clinics and communities around the world.
Support what matters most to you — and join the challenges happening throughout the day!
Challenges
Keep your Ram spirit high by participating in a Giving Day challenge! Your perfectly-timed generosity, location in the world, or social media post could make an even bigger difference for the fund that means the most to you. Good luck!
12:00 a.m. – First Gift
Set your alarm to 11:59 p.m. and be ready! The first gift made on March 19 wins a CIU coffee mug.
AWARD: CIU COFFEE MUG:
John Doe
9-11 a.m. – Morning Momentum
You’ve had your coffee. You’re hard at work. Take a moment to remember what you’d be doing at CIU right now — in class, writing a paper, meeting friends. Any gift made between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. is entered to win a CIU ballcap.
AWARD: CIU BALLCAP
CIU Trivia Challenge (Opens at Noon)
Think you know CIU? Test your knowledge! Take the quiz for fun — then make a gift on Giving Day to be entered to win a CIU Giving Day Grand Prize Bundle.
AWARD: GRAND PRIZE BUNDLE*
Spread the Word Challenge **
Help us share the excitement!
1. Follow CIU on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.
2. Share a post with #CIUGivingDay and tag CIU.
3. Make a gift between now and March 19 to be entered to win a CIU Giving Day Grand Prize Bundle.
AWARD: GRAND PRIZE BUNDLE*
EARLY GIFT ELIGIBLE
First-time Donor Challenge **
Never given to CIU before? Today is your day! Every first-time donor between now and March 19, is entered to win. One donor will unlock a $1,000 boost to their fund of choice.
AWARD: $1,000 ADDED TO FUND
EARLY GIFT ELIGIBLE
Why I Gave Challenge **
After making your gift, tell us why you chose your fund. Post on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn using #CIUGivingDay and tag CIU — or email your story to socialmedia@ciu.edu. One donor will unlock a $1,000 boost to their fund of choice.
EARLY GIFT ELIGIBLE
6-9 p.m. – Featured Fund Challenge
Tonight we’ll spotlight one special fund. Make a gift to our Featured Fund between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m., and one donor will be entered to win a CIU sweatshirt.
AWARD: CIU SWEATSHIRT
11:59 p.m. – Last Gift
Make the final gift of the day and win a CIU t-shirt.
AWARD: CIU T-SHIRT
*Grand Prize Bundles: CIU branded blanket, sweatshirt, t-shirt, ballcap & mug
**Early gift challenges are available now through 11:59 p.m. ET on March 19
Choose Your Impact
Find your cause below — or give to the CIU Annual Fund
Arts and Media
Prepare students to engage culture with truth, creativity and clarity. Your gift strengthens communicators who carry the gospel into media and storytelling.
Business & Leadership
Equip students to lead with integrity and professional competence. Your gift supports hands-on learning and mentorship rooted in a biblical worldview.
Counseling
Prepare counselors grounded in Scripture and clinically prepared to serve. Your gift strengthens rigorous training that blends biblical truth and professional excellence.
Missions & Intercultural Ministry
Prepare students to serve Christ across cultures and nations. Your gift strengthens biblical and cross-cultural training for global ministry.
Nursing
Prepare future health care professionals to serve with skill and compassion. Your gift supports rigorous training grounded in a biblical worldview.
Seminary
Equip pastors and church leaders for faithful ministry and pastoral care. Your gift supports strong biblical education that serves the Church.
Teacher Education
Prepare future educators to teach with excellence and Christ-centered purpose. Your gift supports training that shapes classrooms and communities.
International Students
Make Christ-centered education accessible to students from around the world. Your gift provides scholarships that expand global gospel influence.
Online Students
Make Christ-centered education accessible to students balancing work, family and ministry. Your gift helps online students pursue strong biblical training wherever they live and serve.
PK & MK Students
Support students from pastor and missionary families who have served faithfully. Your gift honors their legacy and invests in the next generation of gospel impact.
Student Athletes
Support student-athletes pursuing excellence in competition, academics and spiritual growth. Your gift helps more students to compete with integrity.
Ambassador Choir Baltic Tour
Send students to share the gospel through music in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Your gift supports international ministry and cross-cultural outreach.
Business and Career Development Center (BCDC)
Prepare students for meaningful work and God-honoring influence. Your gift strengthens entrepreneurship training, career readiness and mentorship.
Faculty Staff Fund
Support the faculty and staff who mentor, teach and disciple students each day. Your gift strengthens the people who shape CIU’s mission on campus and around the world.
Future Health & Science Center
Build a transformational space for advanced lab and research experiences. Your gift prepares graduates to serve in health care with excellence and faith.
Prison Initiative
Provide biblical and theological education to incarcerated students. Your gift brings hope, transformation and preparation for life beyond prison.
Give Now
CIU Giving Day brings our community together to invest in the people, programs, and spaces that equip students to Know Him and make Him known as they prepare for ministry, service, and their callings around the world.
FAQ's
When will I receive my award?
Once CIU Giving Day concludes, winners for each entry will be selected at random, and emails will be sent to notify them of their prize.
Why make a gift on CIU Giving Day?
Participating in CIU Giving Day sends a powerful message about the importance of training students from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ.
How do I decide where to give?
You can give to the people, programs or campus spaces that you are passionate about – choose from a dozen options and make an impact on the students who will change the world.
How can my gifts make a difference?
CIU relies on your gifts because endowment funding and tuition do not cover the entire cost of a CIU education.
Will 100% of my gift go to my designated area?
Yes! CIU takes donor intent very seriously and ensures that all gifts go to the people and programs to which they are designated.
Is there a minimum donation amount?
No, every gift counts! Choose the impact you want to make.
Is my CIU Giving Day contribution tax deductible?
Yes, your gift on CIU Giving Day is 100% tax deductible. Due to high gift volume, please expect to see your electronic receipt within 4-7 business days.
My company has a matching gift program. How do I submit the information to CIU?
Yes, select the “Get my company to match my donation” checkbox on the giving form to start the process.
Besides giving, how can I help CIU Giving Day be a huge success?
There are so many ways to show your spirit on Giving Day! Spread the word by sharing CIU.EDU/GIVINGDAY with your friends, family, and networks.
Encourage others via phone call, email or text to support CIU’s mission to impact the nations with the message of Christ by educating students from a biblical worldview.
Share CIU Giving Day social media posts – on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn – and tag your classmates.
Whatever method you choose, your voice will make an enormous difference in the success of CIU Giving Day!
Contact CIU Advancement
If you have questions about any of the giving options or would like to discuss a specific donation, we’d love to hear from you. Our team is here to assist you in your giving journey.
