Name: Tiffin University Giving Day 2026
Start: 2026-08-31T07:45:00-0400
End: 2026-09-14T08:00:00-0400
Location: Tiffin University Giving Day 2026

Tiffin University Giving Day 2026

TU Giving Day is the day Dragons everywhere join forces to show our loyalty by stoking the fires that transform lives.

Fuel the Fire Dragons! You can help current and future students blaze new trails. When Dragons join forces, we are a phenomenon. Your gift will blaze new trails for current and future TU students who would rather stand out than fit in. Share your TU stories and the area of campus that captured your heart.

This year, we are able to accept Donor-Advised Funds directly through our giving forms via DAFpay. Just look for the DAFpay button at checkout! It’s fast, secure, and ensures your gift goes to work immediately.

#TUDayofGiving

September 9, 2026

Give Early!

Tiffin University Day at Xcaret Mexican Restaurant (Tiffin, Ohio only)

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Tiffin University Day at Xcaret Mexican Restaurant (Tiffin, Ohio only)

Go to the Xcaret Mexican Restaurant at 870 W. Market St. in Tiffin on Wednesday, September 9th between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm. Tell them you’re supporting Tiffin University to make sure that 15% of the proceeds will be donated to Tiffin University!

$5,000

$100,000 Challenge

If $100,000 is raised for Tiffin University, Trustee Shawn HD’ 26 & Stephanie Smith will donate $5,000 to the Capital Campaign: Inspired by Innovation. Driven by Impact.

$100,000 Goal

$10,000

2000 Gift Challenge

If we receive 2000 gifts, $10,000 will be unlocked for Tiffin University. Rivetica is generously supporting this Challenge.

2,000 Gift Goal

$8,000

Baseball Gift Challenge

If Baseball raises $8,000, the Petras Family will donate $8,000 to Tiffin University.

$8,000 Goal

$1,000

Cold Case Fellowship Challenge

If 10 gifts are received for the Cold Case Fellowship, Stephen E. '77 and Marilyn Werling are going to donate $1,000 to the Cold Case Fellowship.

10 Gift Goal

$2,500

Dragon Armoire Challenge

If the Dragon Armoire raises $500 a gift of $2,500 will be unlocked for the Dragon Armoire. The Cintas Corporation is generously supporting this challenge.

$500 Goal

$10,000

Football Gift Challenge

If Football receives 100 gifts, the Petras Family will donate $10,000 to Tiffin University.

100 Gift Goal

$2,500

Power Hour 1

If we receive 100 gifts between 7:00 am and 11:00 am, Tiffin University will receive an additional $2,500. President Lillian and Dr. Ron ’95 Schumacher are generously supporting this Challenge.

100 Gift Goal

$1,500

Power Hour 2

If we receive 75 gifts between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, Tiffin University will receive an additional $1,500. TU Senior Vice President/Chief of Staff Amy '03 and Aaron Wood '03 are generously supporting this Challenge.

75 Gift Goal

$2,500

Power Hour 4

If we receive 100 gifts between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm, Tiffin University will receive an additional $2,500. President Lillian and Dr. Ron ’95 Schumacher are generously supporting this Challenge.

100 Gift Goal

$5,000

School of Business Gift Challenge

If the School of Business receives 15 gifts, the Petras Family will donate $5,000 to Tiffin University.

15 Gift Goal

$15,000

Softball Gift Challenge

If Softball raises $15,000, the Petras Family will donate $15,000 to Tiffin University.

$15,000 Goal

$12,000

Track and Field and Cross Country Gift Challenge

If Track and Field and Cross Country receive 200 gifts, the Petras Family will donate $12,000 to Tiffin University.

200 Gift Goal

$50,000

$400,000 Challenge

If $400,000 is raised for Tiffin University, Trustee Andrew J. '94, HD '26 and Leslie Felter will donate $50,000.

$400,000 Goal

Give Early!

TU Flag Giveaway!

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TU Flag Giveaway!

5 random donors will be selected to receive a TU flag!

Leaderboard

Athletics Leaderboard

See what team is leading the way in the number of gifts!

Department (19)

Leaderboard

Class Leaderboard

See what class is leading the way in the number of gifts.

$5,000

$50,000 Challenge

If $50,000 is raised for Tiffin University, Trustee Tyrone Bledsoe will donate $5,000 to the Capital Campaign: Inspired by Innovation. Driven by Impact.

$50,000 Goal

$5,000

$250,000 Challenge

If $250,000 is raised for Tiffin University, Stephen E. '77 and Marilyn Werling will donate $5,000 to the School of Business.

$250,000 Goal

$25,000

2500 Gift Challenge

If we receive 2500 gifts, $25,000 will be unlocked for Tiffin University. Darrell W. '77 and Karen Mann are generously supporting this Challenge.

2,500 Gift Goal

$1,000

Business Club Challenge

If 10 gifts are received for the Business Club, Stephen E. '77 and Marilyn Werling are going to donate $1,000 to the Business Club.

10 Gift Goal

$300

Cold Case Fellowship Challenge Gift

If Cold Case Fellowship raises $300, an anonymous donor will donate $300 to the Cold Case Fellowship.

$300 Goal

$300

Drone Academy Challenge Gift

If the Drone Academy raises $300, an anonymous donor will donate $300 to the Drone Academy.

$300 Goal

$1,000

Life@TU Challenge Gift

If Life@TU raises $1,000, an anonymous donor will donate $1,000 to Life@TU.

$1,000 Goal

$10,000

125 Gift Challenge

If Tiffin University receives 125 gifts on September 9, 2026, between 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Trustee Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek will donate $10,000.

125 Gift Goal

$1,500

Power Hour 3

If we receive 100 gifts between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, Tiffin University will receive an additional $1,500. TU Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Public Affairs Mitch and Dawn Blonde are generously supporting this Challenge.

100 Gift Goal

$5,000

Power Hour 5

If we receive 200 gifts between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Tiffin University will receive an additional $5,000. Trustee John D. and Susan Kinn are generously supporting this Challenge.

200 Gift Goal

$500

School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences Challenge Gift

If $500 is raised for the School of CJSS, Dean Dr. Lacy Ellis will donate a matching gift of $500 to the school.

$500 Goal

$5,000

The Rockwall Texas Men's Lacrosse Challenge

If the Men's Lacrosse program raises $15,000 a gift of $5,000 will be unlocked for the Tiffin University Men's Lacrosse Program. The Goucher Family from Rockwall, Texas is generously supporting this challenge.

$15,000 Goal

$50,000

$300,000 Challenge

If $300,000 is raised for Tiffin University, Trustee Andrew J. '94, HD '26 and Leslie Felter will donate $50,000.

$300,000 Goal

Give Early!

TU Branded Mousepads!

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TU Branded Mousepads!

5 random donors will be selected to receive a TU mousepad!

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TU Socks!

5 random donors will be selected to receive a pair of TU Socks! Added bonus: send us a photo of you wearing your socks, and we will share it on social media!

Leaderboard

Giving Day Leaderboard

See what group is leading the way!

Department (71)