Unlock money toward any мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± fund with Giving Day competitions

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It’s time for another 49 Hours for Alaska!

Join us for , kicking off 49 hours of celebration at noon on March 26! Every donation gets мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± closer to releasing extra money for students. Unlock even more money toward a мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± fund of your choice by participating in our social media and donation competitions. Plus, check out the statewide competitions for a chance to win a round-trip Alaska Airlines voucher.

For the social media competition, earn an entry by using the hashtags #49HoursforAlaska and #SeawolfNation and sharing the link. Review the social media competition rules for more details.

See below and compete — you could unlock between $1,000 and $5,000 toward a мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± fund of your choice.

Follow мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± on , , and for updates.

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± social media competition

One prize for the post with the most engagement. $1,000 will be donated to UA Fund of winner's choice.

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± school spirit

Show us your school colors and what about your campus makes you proud!

Examples for мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± school spirit: Dog in мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± beanie, a Seawolf mug, and a rooster in мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± neckwarmer.


Rules and guidelines

How to enter:

  • Make posts and your social media profile public. If your account is private, we will not be able to see your post.
  • Include the hashtags #49HoursForAlaska and #SeawolfNation.
  • Tag @uaanchorage on Facebook and X or @ua.anchorage on Instagram.
  • Include link to webpage:
    • Champions, you can use your custom referral link.
  • Tag your college, community campus, student organization or мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± program to help expand your post's reach (optional).

Rules:

  • Original competition post cannot be posted by an official мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± account or мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± student organization account.
  • Multiple submissions per account are allowed.
  • Must follow entry guidelines for chosen category.
  • Contest opens Tuesday, March 26, at noon.
  • Contest ends Thursday, March 28, at 1 p.m.
  • Winner is determined by most reactions and comments on a post (although shares don't count toward the total, don't forget they're a good way to increase engagement). In the event of a tie, the winner will be chosen at random.
  • Winner will be contacted via social media and will have one day to choose which UA fund they want to designate their prize of $1,000 toward.

Questions about the social media competition? Contact мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±â€™s annual giving officer at uaa_development@alaska.edu

 

Donation competitions

Fund with the most donors wins! 

Vote with your donation - Anchorage Campus Funds

Vote with your donation! The fund with the most donors will receive a $5,000 bonus. If there is a tie, winner will be chosen at random among tied parties.

*мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Anchorage Campus funds (excluding athletics) qualify.


Vote with your donation - Community Campus Funds

Vote with your donation! The fund with the most donors will receive a $5,000 bonus. If there is a tie, winner will be chosen at random among tied parties.

*Mat-Su, Kodiak, Kenai Peninsula, Prince William Sound funds qualify.


Vote with your donation - Top 3 Seawolf Athletic Teams

The top three Seawolf Athletics team funds with the most donors will earn bonus money for each fund ($5,000 for first place; $3,000 for second place; and $1,500 for third place). If there is a tie, winner will be chosen at random among tied parties.

*Seawolf Athletics team funds qualify.


Questions about the donation competitions? Contact мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±â€™s annual giving officer at uaa_development@alaska.edu

 

Win a round-trip Alaska Airlines ticket

Three easy ways to enter to win! Each drawing is independent of the other, and you can compete in all if you would like!

Be a Giving Day Champion

to receive exclusive emails. One of the pop-up events will have a prize of a round-trip Alaska Airlines ticket, so watch your Champion emails closely!

Share your passion on social media

During the 49 hours, share why you love your university on Facebook, Instagram, X or directly on the .

Here’s how: 

  • Make your post public.
  • Use the #49HoursForAlaska hashtag.
  • Tag the University of Alaska Foundation (@universityofalaskafoundation).
  • Post from noon on March 26 through 1 p.m. on March 28.
  • Each post counts as a separate entry, and multiple entries are encouraged. 
  • The winner will be contacted after UA Giving Day.
  • No contribution is necessary.

Ideas (not limiting):

  • Why you love your university.
  • Why you donated on UA Giving Day.
  • A memorable experience at your university.
  • A throwback photo from when you were attending your university.
  • A photo of you dressed in university swag.
  • A shoutout to an amazing staff or faculty at your university.

Check during the 49 hours to learn about additional prizes.

*Alaska Airlines restrictions and blackout dates may apply. No contribution is necessary.


Vote in the mascot dance-off on Instagram

During the 49 hours, head to Instagram to cast a vote for your favorite mascot dance as , and battle for bragging rights!

Visit our official university Instagram pages to make your voice heard! Like the dance Reel of your choice and tag a friend in a comment — unlimited entries. (You may vote for multiple universities.)

One fan will be randomly chosen to win a round-trip Alaska Airlines voucher. 


Questions about the statewide competitions? Contact the UA Foundation at foundation@alaska.edu.

Show your Seawolf pride during the 49 hours for Alaska at from noon on Tuesday, March 26 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 28.

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