Although the 1869 Challenge has ended, you can still make a difference in the lives of Trinity students.


Events

Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

Past Events

$100,000
Overall 1869 Challenge
Trinity has been challenged to reach 3,000 donors to unlock an additional $100,000 gift.
3,000 / 3,000 Donors
Completed
$17,000
Parent Council Challenge
When 150 individual parents/guardians make a gift to the fund of their choice, the Trinity University Parent Council will donate $17,000 to Trinity University.
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
Event
Parent Bragging Rights Alert!
Which TU Parent Class will win? We are checking our list and we are counting our donors! Every gift of every size is important to our donors. The parent class with the most gifts by the end of the 1869 Challenge gets Bragging Rights! Look for the recognition at Fall Family Weekend, the TU Parents Facebook page, and the TrinitE!
Ended
2
Match
Parent Challenge
Calling all parents! For every dollar you give to the Trinity Fund, current parents Armando and Madeline Nunez will match $2 up to $15,000
$7,500 MATCHED
Completed
$10,000
Legacy Challenge
Calling all Legacy families! An anonymous alumna whose child also graduated from Trinity will match all gifts from legacy family members up to $10,000. Are you a Legacy? If you and your parent or grandparent graduated from Trinity, you are a Legacy. If you graduated from Trinity and your child(ren) did too, you are a Legacy. If you and a sibling graduated from here, you are a Legacy. Simply select "Legacy Alumni" or "Legacy Student" in the "Tell Us Who You Are" question and we will count your gift toward this challenge. Show us your #TigerPride because you are a #TULegacyFam!
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
Completed
Leaderboard
Reunion Class Challenge
The reunion class with the most donors during the 1869 Challenge will get special recognition during Alumni Weekend in October.
Alumni, what is your class year?
Rank Answer Donors
1 1981 51
2 2006 44
3 1996 40
4 1986 38
5 2001 36
6 2016 32
7 1991 28
8 2011 25
9 1971 16
10 1976 14
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$15,000
Class of 1971 Reunion Challenge
An anonymous member of the Class of 1971 is challenging the class to get 20 new donors. Once 20 new donors make a gift of ANY size, the alum will donate an additional $15,000 to Trinity. Make your gift today to your favorite area of campus. Simply indicate your class year of 1971 to be part of this challenge!
16 / 20 Donors
Ended
$50,000
Class of 1981 - 40 for 40 Challenge
Members of the Class of 1981, Lynne W. Perry, Herb Stumberg, Ron Boerger, and Jeff Ramsey have set up a “40 for 40” Challenge. If 40 donors from the Class of 1981 make a gift of ANY size, they will donate an additional $50,000 to Trinity. What a great way to mark the Class of 1981's 40th Reunion! Make your gift today to your favorite area of campus.
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
$1,200
Student Cause & Young Alumni Challenge
Recently student leaders came together and selected the Raymond Judd Student Emergency Fund as the "student cause" for the 1869 Challenge. Now, nine young alumni are challenging Trinity students to make a gift during the 1869 Challenge. 200 student gifts will unlock $1,200 for the Judd Emergency Fund. Thank you to our young alumni donors (Kyle Argueta '17, George Brandon Douglas '15, Katie Ogawa Douglas '14, Jacob Hall '15, Lauren Krummel '15, Ashley Poston '15, Ana Ruiz-Zavala '16, Ben Whitehead '15, and Clare Burch Whitehead '14) for their support!
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
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Athletics- Student Athlete Participation
The varsity sport with the highest % of student-athlete participation will receive an additional $1,000. The winner will be determined after the event closes and announced Alumni Weekend 2021.
Students, are you a varsity athlete? If so, select your sport!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Men's Soccer 107
2 Cross Country 72
3 Track & Field 68
4 Swimming & Diving 68
5 Volleyball 55
6 Football 49
7 Baseball 48
8 Men's Basketball 37
9 Men's Tennis 27
10 Women's Tennis 21
11 Softball 21
12 Women's Soccer 19
13 Women's Basketball 12
14 Golf 11
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Greek Life Giving Challenge - Donors
Hey Greek Alumni- Who is in the mood for some friendly competition? The Greek Life Giving Challenge is back and now is the time to show our support for our clubs. Make a Trinity education possible for our brothers and sisters and earn prizes along the way. Your gifts go directly back to Greek Life. The club that generates the most unique donors will earn the honor of having LeeRoy the Tiger don the winning club jersey at the fountain on Bid Day.
Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Spurs Sorority 121
2 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 101
3 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority 97
4 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority 66
5 Omega Phi Fraternity 61
6 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity 59
7 Zeta Chi Sorority 54
8 Bengal Lancers Fraternity 47
9 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity 47
10 Triniteer Fraternity 26
11 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority 19
12 Alpha Psi Omega Fraternity 11
13 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority 9
14 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity 9
15 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity 9
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Greek Life Giving Challenge - Highest Dollar Amount
The fraternity or sorority that raises the highest dollar amount will win a Taco Tuesday with LeeRoy for current student members!
Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Amount
1 Omega Phi Fraternity $17,001.05
2 Bengal Lancers Fraternity $16,380.00
3 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity $14,146.11
4 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority $13,425.00
5 Spurs Sorority $13,177.52
6 Triniteer Fraternity $10,805.00
7 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority $10,295.00
8 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority $7,340.00
9 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity $6,245.00
10 Zeta Chi Sorority $5,684.81
11 Alpha Psi Omega Fraternity $1,900.00
12 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity $1,260.00
13 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity $1,190.00
14 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority $988.00
15 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority $805.00
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Top 3 Fraternities - Donors
The top 3 fraternities that secure the most donors will each receive 25 Bonus Standards points to apply towards their Fall or Spring Standards. Help your group achieve excellence!
Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Omega Phi Fraternity 61
2 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity 59
3 Bengal Lancers Fraternity 47
4 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity 47
5 Triniteer Fraternity 26
6 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity 9
7 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity 9
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Top 3 Sororities - Donors
The top 3 sororities that secure the most donors will each receive 25 Bonus Standards points to apply towards their Fall or Spring Standards. Help your group achieve excellence!
Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Spurs Sorority 121
2 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 101
3 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority 97
4 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority 66
5 Zeta Chi Sorority 54
6 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority 19
7 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority 9
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Participating Groups
Trinity Fund/Student Scholarships Academics Athletics Entrepreneurship Endowed Funds or Scholarships Student Organizations Club Sports & Recreation Greek Life HCAD Annual Fund KRTU Other Student Activities Other Campus Areas TU Press

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