One Day for Dawgs 2025
Thank you for making an impact on Bulldogs everywhere during One Day for Dawgs! Bulldog Nation came out in full force to show off Ferris State pride and help build Bulldog champions. Stay tuned to this website for final facts and figures, and updates about next year's giving day!
President Pink's Thank You Message
Thank you again to everyone who made a difference during One Day for Dawgs 2025. Hear from President Pink not only that these donations are so important to our work, but how much we appreciate your continued support for Ferris State students!
One Day for Dawgs Challenge Gift Winners
*Note that Challenge and Matching gifts only include donations made on April 9, 2025
Kickoff
The first four gifts received on April 9, determined by timestamp, will unlock a bonus $250 toward their cause.
Winning Teams:
-FSU Women's Golf
-The Fund for Ferris
-Bulldog Broadcasting
-College of Pharmacy
Raise the Bar
The team with the largest percentage increase in unique donors over last year's giving day will receive an additional $1,000 toward the cause.
Winning Team:
-FSU Volleyball
Athletics Challenge
The men's athletic teams and women's athletic teams that receive the highest average gift, and that receive gifts from the most total donors, will each earn a $300 bonus. (4 total bonuses)
Winning Teams:
-FSU Men's Basketball
-FSU Football
-FSU Volleyball
-FSU Women's Soccer
Final Countdown
The three teams that receive gifts from the most individual donors between 9:00 and 11:59 p.m. ET will unlock a bonus for their cause.
Winning Teams:
-FSU Women's Soccer
-Black Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment
-FSU Volleyball
Young Alumni
The two teams that receive the most gifts from young alumni, graduates between the years 2014 and 2024, will earn an extra $1,000 each!
Winning Teams:
-Construction Technology & Management Alumni Network
-Osprey Web Cam Project
President Pink's Picks
President Pink needs help from Bulldog students to make his pick! He will award a $500 bonus to the cause receiving the most votes from students on April 9!
Winning Team:
-Ferris Foundation Need-Based Scholarship Endowment
Lead Your Pack; Represent the Bulldogs
One Day for Dawgs Toolkit
Looking to make an impact on campus? Interested in representing the Ferris State and One Day for Dawgs brand?
Check out our ODFD Toolkit and get tips for having a successful campaign.
2025 Impact
One Day Goal
$260,000
Total Gifts*
$288,494
Engagement
93 TEAMS
1,814 GIFTS
1,386 DONORS
406 FIRST-TIME DONORS
845 ALUMNI DONORS
142 FIRST-TIME ALUMNI DONORS
Gifts
799
$5 - $50 Gifts
391
$51 - $100 Gifts
565
$101 - $500 Gifts
57
$501+ Gifts
*Total gifts reflect any additional gifts received after the day of giving that were postmarked in support of One Day for Dawgs and as such, is higher than the initial total from the conclusion of the giving day.