All In is this Thursday and Friday from noon to noon! The 24-hour online giving day is an opportunity to make a huge difference in a short amount of time, but in order to be successful, we need all of us—faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, and fans—to be all in.

How to be All In

1. Give online on April 5 and 6 at drake.edu/all-in. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. You can also make your gift in person between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on April 5 at the Student Alumni Association event noted below.
2. Spread the word. In one day, Bulldogs across the nation can do truly amazing things—as long as they know about it. Spread the word about #DrakeALLIN on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and encourage others to do the same. Be sure to follow the campaign Facebook page and share posts throughout the day. You can even update your profile picture with a frame from the All In Facebook page to show your support.
3. Celebrate over Jethro’s wings. Wear your Drake gear on both April 5 and 6 to celebrate All In. Visit Helmick South (or Olmsted Breezeway if it rains) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday for Jethro’s wings, Dippin’ Dots ice cream, yard games, Griff, and more.

Challenge opportunities

As a student, your gifts qualify for two separate challenges during the All In event. That means your donation could potentially triple!

1. Thanks to a group of generous donors, gifts made during All In can go even further. If 1,000 people make a gift, alumni Doug Zinser, AS ’96, Al McCoy, FA ’54, and Paul, JO ’68, and Laura, AS ’70, Miller will collectively give $50,000 to Drake. Be counted as one of 1,000 to unlock this substantial amount for Drake.
2. All gifts from students will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,400 through the Caldbeck Challenge. Diane Caldbeck, AS ’72, is a fantastic example of what it means to be All In for Drake. She and her family are true blue Bulldogs, and to celebrate Diane’s commitment and contributions to Drake, her children: Kelly, PH ’01, Peter, JO ’03, and Megan, JO ’05, have established an endowed fund to create this challenge and encourage student giving.

For questions about All In, contact Becca Widmer, director of annual giving, at becca.widmer@drake.edu.

— Becca Widmer, University Advancement