Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS STAND UP AND HOLLER?

Stand Up and Holler: Gator Nation Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event,
calling on all University of Florida alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends to come together to support UF and all of its areas of positive impact in our state, nation and world. 

Take a look at the Giving Day Impact Page to see how your gifts are
making a difference today and throughout the year.

WHEN DOES STAND UP AND HOLLER TAKE PLACE?

February 20, 2025, beginning at 12 a.m. EST 

and concluding at 11:59 p.m. PST.

HOW CAN I MAKE A GIFT?

Ways to make a gift:

Online: givingday.ufl.edu

By phone: 1-877-351-2377

By check: Make your check payable to UF Foundation, Inc. and send to:
University of Florida Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Gift Processing
PO Box 14425
Gainesville, FL 32604-2425

IS THERE A MINIMUM GIFT AMOUNT?

Yes, Gators can make a minimum $1 gift to participate.

CAN I MAKE A GIFT OF STOCK IN SUPPORT OF GIVING DAY?

Yes! Please call the Office of Estate & Gift Planning at 1-866-317-4143
to make a gift via securities, a donor-advised fund, or IRA rollover.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY EXCLUSIVE STAND UP & HOLLER: GATOR NATION GIVING DAY ITEM?

Thank you for your gift – we appreciate you 2-bits!

If your Giving Day gift qualifies for a limited-edition item, you should receive it in the mail within
6-8 weeks. All items will be packaged and mailed by our Annual Giving team – thank you for your patience! Unfortunately, we are unable to ship internationally.
Only 1 item will be mailed per online transaction. If you would like more than 1 limited-edition item, please make separate transactions online.

If you receive a limited-edition item(s), please note that there was an exchange of goods and services upon your donation. The fair market value of the item(s) we are providing will reduce the tax credit of your gift, in accordance with federal tax regulations.

WILL MY CONTRIBUTION BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

Yes. You will receive a tax receipt via email after you make a gift.

ARE THERE OTHER WAYS I CAN HELP UF SUCCEED ON GIVING DAY?

Many Colleges and Units will be offering fun and exciting matching gift challenges. Your contributions can be doubled by making a gift during the challenge window. Check out the Challenges landing page on Giving Day to learn more!