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What is the 24-Hour Challenge?

The 24-Hour Challenge is Rice’s annual giving day. On June 25, the worldwide community of Owls will come together for a day of hope and impact. The goal: to have 4,700 alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff make a gift — of any amount — to their favorite cause at Rice.

Why should I give to Rice?

Your gift is an investment in Rice’s excellence. You’re supporting a community that is devoted to increasing access and opportunity, a community that encourages ingenuity and creativity, and a community that produces the world’s leading researchers (and so much more!).

Once I make my gift on June 25, how can I stay updated and help the cause?

Check out the leaderboards, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, to get progress reports throughout the day to share with your Owl network. Tell them why you support Rice and encourage them to support their favorite cause!

Tag our social media accounts and use #1Day1Rice so that we can see your posts. (We might even share them, too.)

How do I make my gift?

You can make your gift online June 25 at giving.rice.edu/onerice or by calling Melissa Zuniga, Development Coordinator, at 713-348-4991.

What donations count toward the overall goal?

All gifts to Rice from undergraduate and graduate alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends on June 25 between 12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. CDT will count toward the 4,700 donor goal. No matter where you choose to designate your challenge contribution, your gift will have an impact.

Do my spouse and I need to make separate gifts to be counted in the challenge?

If you and your spouse are both alumni or proud Owl parents, one gift will automatically count as two participants toward the 4,700 donor goal.

I’m not sure what I want to support during the challenge. What are my options?

The 24-Hour Challenge supports every area of Rice, so give to what you are passionate about. Visit giving.rice.edu/onerice to take a look at the over 80 great causes you can support.

I don’t see my favorite area of support. How can I give to that fund or program?

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you can still designate your gift to the area of your choice through an “other” category when you give online June 25.

Why does my participation matter?

Every gift contributes to Rice’s excellence. Gifts from undergraduate alumni also count toward Rice’s annual alumni giving participation rate, which influences college rankings like U.S. News and World Report. These rankings heavily influence how third parties view Rice and affect the university’s ability to secure grants from corporations and other organizations.

I’ve already committed to a pledge. Can my gift count toward the challenge?

Yes! Make this year’s payment toward your pledge on June 25 to be counted toward the challenge goal.

Additional Questions?

The Rice Annual Fund is standing by to answer any questions you may have. Please call Melissa Zuniga, Development Coordinator, at 713-348-4991 or email us at giving@rice.edu for more information.