Bama Blitz 2019

What is Bama Blitz?

Bama Blitz is an inspiring online fundraising event for alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends to come together and support The University of Alabama. Using the power of social media and crowdfunding, you can give back and pay forward in support of your favorite cause, college or program.

 

When is Bama Blitz?

Bama Blitz will begin at noon on April 10 and end at 8:31 p.m. on April 11, lasting 1 day, 8 hours and 31 minutes in honor of the University’s founding year.  

 

Why should I give during Bama Blitz?

Bama Blitz is an opportunity to show the magnitude a large number of gifts can make on the University. This campaign will bring high energy and excitement to supporting UA and make your gift more immediate, direct and personal. By flooding social media channels with posts about Bama Blitz, your gift will raise awareness and encourage others to join you in support.

 

Can I designate where my gift goes?

During the event, you can choose the area that means the most to you from the many giving opportunities listed at bamablitz.ua.edu. Whether your heart is with your college or school or you have an interest in a specific research initiative or student program, you are free to choose what your gift supports.

 

How can I help Bama Blitz?

You can help increase the impact we make with Bama Blitz!

  1. Use your social media channels to bring awareness to this event using #bamablitz.

  2. Make your gift on April 10 at bamablitz.ua.edu.


Need help making a gift? Contact our staff at 205-348-5370 or advancement@ua.edu.

Donor Map
Rank State Gifts
1 AL 817
2 GA 45
3 TX 42
2
Match
Library Leadership Board Match
The Library Leadership Board will match every dollar pledged to University Libraries up to $20,000.
$10,994 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
Capstone College of Nursing Board Match
The Board of Visitors has generously offered to match dollar for dollar the first $3,000 in gifts to the Capstone College of Nursing. Make your gift and double the impact!
$3,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
HES Experiential Learning Match
An anonymous donor will match all gifts to the HES Experiential Learning fund during Bama Blitz up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Capstone Education Society Board Match
The Capstone Education Society has generously offered to match dollar for dollar the first $2,000 in gifts to the College of Education.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Jerry Duncan '67 Athletics Match
Alabama Football legend Jerry Duncan ’67 will match dollar-for-dollar the first $5,000 donated to the Crimson Tide Scholarship Fund.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$2,500
Crimson Tide Scholarship Fund Gift Challenge
If we receive 250 gifts of any amount to the Crimson Tide Scholarship Fund, we will unlock a $2,500 gift from a generous donor.
250 / 250 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. Finish Strong Match
Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. will match dollar-for-dollar the next $5,000 donated to the Crimson Tide Scholarship Fund. Help us finish Bama Blitz strong and make your gift on April 11 to double your impact with Nucor.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
Leaderboard
Amount Raised Leaderboard
Which area of campus will receive the largest amount of dollars during Bama Blitz? Make a gift to your favorite area of campus to help make them #1 on the Leaderboard!
Rank Department Raised
1 Culverhouse College of Business $1,752,719.33
2 Communication & Information Sciences $161,730.18
3 Engineering $116,691.40
4 Nursing $98,327.31
5 General University Scholarships $78,025.00
Ended
Leaderboard
Number of Gifts Leaderboard
Which area of campus will receive the most gifts during Bama Blitz? Make a gift to your favorite area of campus to help make them #1 on the Leaderboard.
Rank Department Gifts
1 Culverhouse College of Business 318
2 Athletics 261
3 Human Environmental Sciences 138
4 National Alumni Association 133
5 Continuing Studies 133
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