Give A Hoot Day 2026

Give A Hoot Day is the biggest collective fundraising moment of the year at Oregon Tech, and it is a chance for you to help your favorite clubs, departments, campus organizations, student groups, and teams raise money! This year, Give A Hoot Day will be live for 36 hours starting at midnight on Wednesday, April 22 until Thursday, April 23 at noon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Give A Hoot Day lasts for 36 hours, beginning at midnight on Wednesday, April 22 and continuing through Thursday, April 23 at noon. During this time, you can make a gift, double your impact through matching funds, and participate in challenges.

Matches and challenges are special opportunities that help your gift go further.

  • Matches mean that a donor has pledged to match gifts dollar-for-dollar up to a certain amount, so your donation can have double the impact. Matches are available on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last, so giving early makes a big difference.
  • Challenges are unlocked when a goal is reached, such as a certain number of donors or dollars raised, which releases additional funds for that group.

We would love to have your support as a Give A Hoot Day match or challenge donor! To set up a match or challenge, please contact:
Jacie Wyatt, Annual Giving Manager
541-885-1109
jacie.wyatt@oit.edu

GIVE – Make a donation online, over the phone, or in person while the event is live.
You may also mail a check marked “Give A Hoot Day” to:
Oregon Tech Foundation
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601

SHARE – Help spread the word! Visit our Advocate Toolkit to find sample posts and messages you can share by email or on social media. Be sure to use #GiveAHootDay when posting.

You can give to the areas you care about most, including student clubs, athletic teams, scholarships, academic programs, campus organizations, and other Oregon Tech funds. 

Yes. Gifts made to the Oregon Tech Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a receipt for your records after making your donation.

We will be counting gifts a week in advance of Give A Hoot Day as well as during the official 36-hour event. You can make your gift early, but gifts made during the official 36-hour event are eligible for matches and challenges, so giving during the event has the greatest impact.

The minimum gift amount is $5 to cover transaction costs on our online donation platform. 

Every gift directly supports the fund you choose, helping provide scholarships, equipment, travel opportunities, program support, and hands-on experiences for Oregon Tech students.

For questions about Give A Hoot Day, matches, challenges, or giving options, please contact:
Jacie Wyatt, Annual Giving Manager
541-885-1109
jacie.wyatt@oit.edu

Thank You Students
Students who found a Hidden Hootie on Give a Hoot Day 2025

Challenges

Night Owl

First donation (12am PST on 4/22) gets a bonus $500 to the fund donated to.

Procrastinator

Last donation (11:59am PST on 4/23) gets a bonus $500 to the fund donated to.

Hoot For A Cause

Competition amongst student clubs, athletics, and programs for the most donors (+$1000) & most amount raised (+$500).

Lunch Rush

The cause with the most donations from 12pm-1pm PST on 4/22 gets a bonus $500.

Comment For A Cause

Comment on the Give A Hoot Day post on @oregon_tech for what you’re raising money for and why to be entered to win.

Hidden Hootie

Follow @oregon_tech and @oregontechportlandmetro Instagram stories for clues where Hootie is hidden on campus for a bonus $100 towards your cause.

Matches

We are excited to offer a matching gift opportunity to help maximize the impact of your donation! Please note the following important details regarding our matching program.

Availability: Matching funds are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available. We cannot guarantee that every donation will be matched.

Period: Matching funds will be released at 12am PST (midnight) on April 22nd. We recommend giving early for the best chance to get matched.

Limits: Matching funds will be subject to a $1000 cap per donor.

Thank you to our 2025-2026 Match Donors

A special thank you to the Oregon Tech Board of Trustees, Foundation Board of Directors, university leadership, and alumni for leading the way!

Momentum Maker

Shawn ’03 and Crystal Hempel

Vital Visionary

Drs. Nagi and Kasturi Naganathan, Gerald and Susan Freschi

Impact Innovator

Neal and Susan Eberlein, Darrel and Diana Samuels

Philanthropy Pioneer

Dr. Abdollah Afjeh, Cecelia Amuchastegui, Mandi and Sean Clark, John and Sarah Davis, Dr. Jon and April Ekstrom, Kanth Gopalpur, Jim and Lynn Hackett, John and Jessie Harman, Todd ’88 and Jennifer Hoffman, Vince '84 and Karyn Jones, Ron Kenwisher ‘64, Ryan Lamb ‘06, Alan and Leslie Polaski, Douglas and Nancy Pratt, Richard ‘59 and Judith Stack, Michael Starr '89, Mira Wonderwheel, Anonymous (2)

Challenge Champion

Hesham El-Rewini, Ken and Gretchen Fincher, Sharon Bell ’84 and William Glenn, William ’91 and Tina Krautscheid, Mark and Hallie Neupert

Hidden Hootie Hero

RaShell Carvalho ‘89, ‘08, Stacy ’02 and David Drury, Christopher ’81 and Sandy Van Vleet, Jacie Wyatt

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