You did it, Wildcats!
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Same Spirit. New Date!
The weather changed our plans, but Wildcats know how to adapt! On November 12, Wildcats everywhere came together to make an impact to last all year long. Every gift counts, every donor matters!
One Day. One Community. Infinite Impact.
In this video, learn about the Carolina Day of Giving on November 11, 2025, from parents Kirby Finger and Maureen Weintraub, our 25-26 Annual Fund Co-Chairs.
Carolina Day of Giving
Matches & Challenges
Wednesday, November 12, when the entire Carolina Day community comes together for one day, the impact is infinite. Join us throughout the day to multiply your impact through these special matching gifts and challenges!
Note: You may be eligible for more than one match or challenge! All Pledges made on 11.12 qualify for matches and challenges and can be paid by June 30, 2026!
🌟 ALL-DAY CHALLENGES
🎓 Upper School Match - Met!
An Anonymous Senior Parent will match every gift from Upper School families dollar-for-dollar, up to $15,000. Double your impact and help the Upper School lead the way!
🧸 First Grade Family Match - Met!
All gifts from First Grade families will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 by an Anonymous First Grade Family. Wildcat spirit starts young — your support inspires generosity across campus!
🎨 Third Grade Family Match - Met!
All gifts from Third Grade families will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 by an Anonymous Third Grade Family. Help your class double its impact and show what community giving looks like!
🌟 New Donor Challenge - Met!
A generous donor will contribute $250 for every brand new donor, up to $10,000 total. First-time gifts make a huge difference — your very first donation could unlock even more for CDS!
🐾 New Family Spirit Challenge - Met!
All new CDS families who give will be entered into a drawing for a $250 Spirit Store shopping spree so your family can stock up on Carolina Day gear. Show your Wildcat pride and wear it with style!
⏰ TIMED CHALLENGES
☀️ Morning Power Match | 8:00 - 10:00 AM - Met!
All gifts made between 10:00 a.m. and Noon will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 thanks to a generous anonymous donor. Give early to make your gift go twice as far!
🔔 111 Donors by 1:00 PM - Met!
If we reach 111 donors by 1:00 p.m., $11,000 will be unlocked for Carolina Day School! Even though we're doing it on 11.12, we can still celebrate the original date by getting to 111 donors!
🎁 Surprise 1:2 Match! | 5:00 PM - Midnight - Met!
Every dollar given between 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. will be matched 2-to-1, up to $12,000! That means your $25 gift becomes $75, your $100 gift becomes $300 — tripling your impact for our students, teachers, and programs. 🐾✨
Every Gift Matters
Your participation fuels innovation, supports teachers, enhances programs, and sustains the community spirit that defines Carolina Day School.
Let's keep the momentum going all year!