The Great Give, a 36-hour online fundraising event, officially kicks off TODAY! From 9 a.m. today until 9 p.m. tomorrow, April 19, 2013, you have a chance to show support for the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice and its programs by making a donation.

In an effort to raise the bar for this year’s campaign, several incentives are being offered for the colleges and units that receive the greatest number of unique gifts during specific times. The “Lunch Break,” from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. today, April 18, a grant of $500 will be awarded to the college or unit that receives the most unique gifts during this time frame. The “Lunch Break” is generously sponsored by Yvonne Brown and Steve Brown (’68). The “Prime Time Passion” incentive, taking place between 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and also sponsored by Yvonne Brown and Steve Brown, will award a grant of $500 to the college or unit that receives the most unique gifts during that time frame.

If you’re a night owl and choose to “Wait ’til the Midnight Hour,” a grant of $1,000 will be awarded to the college or unit that receives the most unique gifts on April 19 from midnight to 1 a.m. Thanks to Jane Morgan (’82) and George Morgan for sponsoring this time frame! Are you more of an early riser? Great! You can participate in the “Morning Sunshine” incentive on April 19 from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., where a grant of $500 will be awarded to the college or unit that receives the most unique gifts during this time frame! Our early risers are sponsored by Jeanne Pecha (’84), Vice President of Advancement Services, FSU Foundation.

Last, but definitely not least, on April 19, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. you can participate in “The Final Sunset” incentive hour, where a grant of $500 will be awarded to the college or unit that receives the most unique gifts during this time frame. Our thanks goes to Andy Jhanji, Executive Vice President, FSU Foundation, and Susan Savage, Director of Annual Giving, FSU Foundation.

Click here to make a donation today!  And don’t forget to choose “Criminology: Research Lounge!”