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Be a Shining Star for I-House During Big Give

It’s that time of the year again…Big Give! For those of you who are new to Berkeley like I am, Big Give is a 24-hour fundraising effort that takes place every year at UC Berkeley, across all departments. For International House, it’s an annual tradition of gratitude, excitement, and fun!

It’s a time when residents, alumni, staff and friends come together to support International House and everything it stands for: intercultural respect, peace, and friendships across borders. And it’s a time when we collectively give so that current residents can enjoy more programs and future residents can have their own memorable I-House experience. 

Ways to Shine for this year’s Big Give:

  1. By making a gift of $10 or more to I-House between 9 p.m. on March 8th and 9 p.m. on March 9th (PST) HERE!
  1. By helping I-House win contests! Here are some you can participate in:  

⭐Departments with the Most International Donors | 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. March 8-9 

The two departments with the most unique international donors win $1,500 each. If you live outside of the US, set an alert to make your gift to I-House during the first 12 hours of Big Give. Let’s show campus how I-House shines its light around the world!   

⭐What’s Your Favorite I-House Memory? | 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. March 8-9 

Random original post on Twitter or Instagram that fills in the blank, “My favorite memory at Berkeley is _____________________” wins $500. Include #CalBigGive and  #InternationalHouse hashtags. 

⭐Big Give Reels Contest: March 6, 8 a.m. to March 9, 12 p.m. 

Like and share our Instagram Reels promoting International House! The IG Reel with the most views by 12 p.m. on Big Give day wins $500 for I-House.

So far, there are 3 reels to love & share!

  1. By signing up HERE to be a Big Give Ambassador for I-House to spread the word with your own networks. Ambassadors can participate in special contests. *Click HERE to view all contests for Big Give 2023! 

Stars align for I-House during Big Give

By making a gift during this year’s Big Give, you can help us reach our goal of 150 gifts to unlock a $30k matching donation from the International House Board of Directors!

And for the first time ever, we will be able to see our Big Give supporters in real time! Whether you’re making a gift while sitting with friends in the Great Hall at I-House or from your home across the world, your generosity will shine on this interactive map:

Interactive map of the United States
On Thursday, March 9, the interactive heat map will show the location of all Big Give gifts along with who the donors are! (If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can choose to do so when making your gift.)
Interactive map of the world
Shine your light from wherever you are in the world! 🌟

With the support of all our residents, alumni, families, staff, and friends, I-House has been a beacon of light, advancing a more just and peaceful world, since 1930. Please join me in honoring I-House – past, present and future – by making a gift during the Big Give!

With big thanks,  

Rachel

P.S. Have you joined our online community, I-House Berkeley Connect yet? If not, be sure to sign up HERE today to connect with your I-House friends and fellow alumni!