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Give to St. Kate’s Day Challenges

Game. Set. Match!   Katies are always up for a challenge. Help us unlock bonus rewards as we reach donor goals and milestones—Every gift will be matched dollar for dollar helping us score big this Give to St. Kate's Day!   

Thank you to our generous challenge donors for sponsoring this year's challenges:

St. Catherine University Board of Trustees

Senior Leadership Team 

Mary Hurrle Bennett '78

Eileen Raidl Gordon '60 and Edward J. Gordon

Colleen Curran '75

Mary Kathryn Scott Twite '58

Marilyn Pechaver Kerr '69

Margaret Arola Ford '82

Mary Ann Leininger Gross '60

Upcoming Events

$20,000
New Donor Challenge
New to Giving? You're in the right place! When 60 donors make their very first gift for Give to St. Kate's Day, they’ll unlock $20,000 in challenge funds and make a huge impact. Don't forget to select New Donor when you give!
60 Donor Goal
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$20,000
Parents Challenge
Calling all parents of students or alumni— show your support! When 75 parents make a gift, they’ll unlock $20,000 in challenge funds. Let’s show some serious family pride and make this goal happen!
75 Donor Goal
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Leaderboard
Athletics Teams Leaderboard
The competition is on! Which Wildcat team will inspire the most donors and claim the top spot?
Athletics Leaderboard (10)
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50 States Challenge
We're calling on alumni from all across the country to help us turn the nation purple! Just one donor from every U.S. state will help us complete the 50 States Challenge and show that Katie pride knows no bounds — coast to coast!
$20,000
Early Bird Challenge
Rise, shine, and give early! If 100 early birds to make a gift before 8 a.m. CST on November 12 we'll unlock $20,000 in challenge funds for St. Kate’s students. Start this day off with a bang - give early to support student scholarships!
100 Donor Goal
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$15,000
Faculty & Staff Challenge
When 100 St. Kate’s faculty and staff members make a gift of any amount, the Senior Leadership Team will unlock their generous challenge funds! Every contribution helps us reach this milestone and demonstrates the collective power of our employees in supporting St. Kate’s students.
100 Donor Goal
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Leaderboard
Class Leaderboard
Who will claim the top spot this Give to St. Kate’s Day? Rally your classmates, make your gift, and help your class rise to the top of the leaderboard!
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Recent Grad Challenge
Hey recent grads — class of 2015 through 2025 — this one’s for you! Make a gift of any size during Give to St. Kate’s Day and you’ll be entered to win our Alumni Swag Bag — packed with St. Kate’s gear you won’t want to miss.
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Reunion Year Challenge
Is 2026 a Reunion milestone for you? If your class ends in a 6 or a 1, this challenge is for you! The Reunion class with the highest participation during will win a special prize — presented at your upcoming Reunion in June. Rally your classmates, show your Katie pride, and help your class take the win!