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Give Day Challenge<\/h2>\n

$25,000 Matching Gift<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

As soon as 425 gifts are received from our generous donors, a $25,000 matching gift will be unlocked.<\/span><\/p>\n

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First 100 Donors Prize<\/h2>\n

Faith+Lead Course: Work, Money, and the 10 Commandments<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The first 100 donors to make a gift on Give Day will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win free course registration for the Faith+Lead course, Work, Money, and the 10 Commandments. Three winners will be announced on the Give Day website.<\/p>\n

*Luther Seminary faculty and staff are not eligible for this prize<\/span><\/p>\n

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Spread the Word Challenge<\/h2>\n

Help us spread the word on Give Day by liking, sharing, or commenting on any Luther Seminary Give Day social media post to unlock extra matching funds! Luther Seminary Board members will donate $20 for every unique interaction.<\/p>\n

Be sure to follow Luther Seminary on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook to get involved.<\/p>\n

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Luther Seminary Graduate Challenge<\/h2>\n

$10,000 Matching Gift<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Gifts from 120 graduates from any class year will unlock a total of $10,00 in matching gifts!<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • 40 grad gifts unlocks the first $2,500 matching gift<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 80 grad gifts unlocks the next $2,500 matching gift<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 120 grad gifts unlocks the final $5,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Current Student Challenge<\/h2>\n

    $5,000 Grant<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    As soon as 40 current students make a gift of any amount, a $5,000 grant will be awarded to the Student Council.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Faculty and Staff Prize<\/h2>\n

    Coffee and Donuts<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    The first faculty\/staff team to reach 100% participation<\/strong>\u00a0and the team that brings us over the finish line to our goal of 70 staff and faculty participants<\/strong>\u00a0will receive Panera coffee and Glam Doll donuts, hosted by the Seminary Relations team. <\/p>\n

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    Faculty and Staff Challenge<\/h2>\n

    $10,000 Matching Gift<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    As soon as 70 faculty or staff make a gift, a $20,000 matching gift will be unlocked.<\/p>\n

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