Back The 'Cats
Challenge & Bonus Gifts
Thanks to a generous gift from alumnus Bill Niepoth (’49) and his wife, Marilyn, we have a number of opportunities for teams to earn additional funding through daily and leaderboard challenges this week.
Daily Challenges
Monday
A Wildcat Family Affair
If three or more of your family members make a gift on this day, email us at advancement@csuchico.edu to tell us who you are. You could win $300 in support of your favorite team! The first three families to be confirmed will win.
First: Delgado-Martinez Family supporting Men's Basketball
Second: Family of Gabe Delich supporting Men's Soccer
Third: Johnson Family supporting Softball
Donation Power Hour: 10–11 a.m.
Every gift counts! The team that receives the most gifts during this time wins an extra $250 toward their goal.
Winner: Men's Basketball
TUESDAY
Locals Log In!
On this day, each gift from a Butte County area code will be matched dollar-for-dollar with a gift to the Wildcat Athletics Fund, up to $500!
Unlocked!
Donation Power Hour: 2–3 p.m.
Every gift counts! The team that receives the most gifts during this time wins an extra $250 toward their goal.
Winner: Softball
WEDNESDAY
Recent Grads Challenge
Calling all recent grads! The team that receives the most gifts from graduates of the last decade (2011–21) will receive an extra $300 today!
Winner: Women's Soccer
Donation Power Hour: 4–5 p.m.
Every gift counts! The team that receives the most gifts during this time wins an extra $250 toward their goal.
Winner: Men's Basketball
THURSDAY
Social Media Challenge
Earn an extra $250 for your favorite team by sharing why they deserve bonus bucks on Twitter or Instagram using #BackTheCats. We will choose a winner by 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 23. Remember that your social profile must be public and the post tagged #BackTheCats for us to find you!
Winner: Twitter User @MiyukiT_B supporting Softball
Donation Power Hour: 12–1 p.m.
Every gift counts! The team that receives the most gifts during this time wins an extra $250 toward their goal.
Winner: Baseball
FRIDAY
Rookie of the Week Award
Today, three first-time donors will be chosen at random and the team they supported will unlock an extra $100 toward their goal!
First: Women's Basketball
Second: Men's Basketball
Third: Women's Golf
Farthest Gift
Time to message your friends in France or Madagascar! Today, the gift that travels the farthest will unlock an extra $100 toward their chosen team.
Unlocked from Australia supporting Men's Basketball
Donation Power Hour: 8–9 p.m.
Every gift counts! The team that receives the most gifts during this time wins an extra $250 toward their goal.
Winner: Women's Soccer
*All times are Pacific timezone.
Leaderboard Challenges
In addition to the daily challenges, teams have the opportunity to compete against each other to win bragging rights around the department, medals, and even the 🏆 Back the ’Cats Cup 🏆
