{"id":641,"date":"2025-10-22T14:39:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T14:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving-tuesday\/?page_id=641"},"modified":"2026-06-03T15:26:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T15:26:21","slug":"champions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving-tuesday\/champions\/","title":{"rendered":"Champions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-641\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-641-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-641-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-641-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Fueled by the Alumni Council, Powered by <strong>Champions<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-641-0-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The Alumni Council has <strong>over $30,000<\/strong> up for grabs to benefit student clubs, varsity teams, academic departments, scholarships or any other official SMCM fund or cause. The best part? As a Giving Tuesday Champion, you can influence where the money goes!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-641-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-641-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-641-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-641\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#become-a-champion\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-medal\"><\/i>Become a Champion<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#the-rules\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-scale-balanced\"><\/i>The Rules<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#merch\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-clothes-hanger\"><\/i>Merch<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#how-this-works\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-gears\"><\/i>How All This Works<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-641-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"become-a-champion\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-641-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-641-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-641-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-641\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/GT_5-1-e1761145228805.png\" width=\"641\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/GT_5-1-e1761145228805.png 641w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/GT_5-1-e1761145228805-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" title=\"GT_5\" alt=\"Six people hold a yellow heart-shaped sign that reads &quot;Giving Tuesday #SMCMGIVES&quot; while standing on grass.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-641-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-641-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Become<\/strong> a Champion<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-2-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">Deadline to Apply: November 10, 2025<\/h3>\n<p>Champions rally their friends and family to support SMCM on Giving Tuesday, helping us reach our goal of 3,500 donors. In return, they can earn big for the SMCM fund or cause they care about most, plus score exclusive SMCM merch!<\/p>\n<p>After signing up, all Champions will gain access to resources to help them succeed in raising funds. These include pre-event Zoom training sessions, pre-scripted social media posts and special donation URL links to make it easy for supporters to give you their donations and votes.<\/p>\n<p>Apply to be a Champion by midnight on Monday, November 10 through the button below. Alumni, students, employees\u2014all supporters of SMCM are invited to participate!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-2-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"\/giving-tuesday\/champion-toolkit\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-toolbox\"><\/i>Champion Toolkit<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-2-1-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-641-2-1-3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/become-a-champion-wp\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-pen-to-square\"><\/i>Apply Now: Become a Champion<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-641-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-641-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-641-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Three ways champions <br \/>earn for their <strong>cause<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>1. Share Your Special Link<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share the unique link that we provide you to take your supporters straight to the SMCM Giving Tuesday form, with your chosen cause pre-filled in the designation field. Every gift goes directly to your SMCM fund, making this the easiest and most impactful way to increase your total.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 1em;\">2. Get Students and Alumni to Vote for You<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out to students and alumni to encourage them to select you as their Champion on the SMCM Giving Tuesday form. Each verified vote from a student or alum earns an additional $10 from the $30,000 donated by the Alumni Council for your cause and helps you climb the leaderboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 1em;\">3. Be a Top 10 Champion<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your name will also appear on the official Champion leaderboard throughout the 32-hour challenge. Finish among the top ten by total verified donor votes, and your SMCM fund will receive prize money from the Alumni Council\u2019s $30,000 prize pool, ranging from $500 to $5,000 to support the program, team or initiative you represent.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-641-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"the-rules\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-641-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-641-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-641-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-641-4-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">The <strong>Rules<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-user\"><\/i>Champion Eligibility<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Champions must sign up by midnight on Monday, November 10 through the link below.<\/li>\n<li>All SMCM alumni, students, parents and employees are invited to participate (except members of the SMCM Institutional Advancement team).<\/li>\n<li>Champions must select an official SMCM student club, varsity team, academic department or one of the many SMCM Foundation funds to direct their winnings.<\/li>\n<li>Official campus groups cannot combine efforts to publicly support one Champion and split the winnings (for example, Field Hockey and Men\u2019s Rugby cannot use team resources, like social media accounts, to support the Field Hockey Champion and share the prize money)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-4-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-scale-balanced\"><\/i>Donor Rules<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Donors can only vote for one Champion during the official campaign hours (Monday, December 1 at 4 p.m. to Tuesday, December 2 at midnight EST).<\/li>\n<li>If a donor makes multiple donations and selects multiple Champions, OR votes for the same Champion more than once, only the first vote will be counted.<\/li>\n<li>The name listed on the donor form MUST match the name on the credit or debit card, otherwise, the Champion vote will be disqualified (for example, a student cannot use a parent\u2019s credit or debit card to make a donation and vote. Donors cannot make a donation on behalf of another individual and list the other individual\u2019s name as the donor, even if they are reimbursed).<\/li>\n<li>Donor names listed on the giving form that are not credible (such as pets, celebrities, cartoons, etc.) will have their Champion votes disqualified.<\/li>\n<li>If a donor does not have a credit or debit card, but wishes to vote for a Champion, they must visit the Campus Center Patio between 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. \u2013 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2 to make their donation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-4-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-ranking-star\"><\/i>Reporting the Results<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>The results displayed on the website throughout the event are preliminary. Official results will be announced via email and posted on the Giving Tuesday website on Friday, December 19, after all gifts are processed and ineligible votes have been removed.<\/li>\n<li>Alumni and student donors will be verified against database records before the $10 will be awarded to the Champion who received their vote.<\/li>\n<li>The prize pool may change at the planning committee\u2019s discretion as additional donations from the Alumni Council come in.<\/li>\n<li>All prizes will be awarded, and merchandise will be mailed shortly after the winners are announced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-641-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"merch\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-641-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-641-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-641-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-641\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/11\/gt25-revised-merch-v2.png\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/11\/gt25-revised-merch-v2.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/11\/gt25-revised-merch-v2-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/11\/gt25-revised-merch-v2-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/11\/gt25-revised-merch-v2-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" title=\"gt25 revised merch v2\" alt=\"Four donor gifts displayed: a sticker pack (Donors 1+), a water bottle sling (Donors 5+), a tote bag (Donors 10+), and a Hawaiian shirt (Donors 25+), all St. Mary&#039;s themed.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-641-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-641-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Rack up votes, earn <strong>merch<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-5-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Champions can score exclusive prizes as they rack up the donor votes. The more votes you gather, the better the merch you earn.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve worked hard to raise all this money on Giving Tuesday, so you deserve some exclusive SMCM merchandise! Inspire one or more donors to give on Giving Tuesday AND select you as their Champion on the giving form to earn these special spirit-themed prizes:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-641-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"how-this-works\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-641-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-641-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-641-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-641-6-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">How <strong>All This<\/strong> Works<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Phase One: Building the Prize Pool<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Alumni Council pledges over $30,000 to create this year\u2019s Champion prize pool. This happens in the months leading up to Giving Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfN26YKkQGzSlVMhm9SbBtRQtoQe6_FlTa6-LUkfVUTbQ2Pww\/viewform?usp=header\"><b>Pledge here to help<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-6-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Phase Two: Recruit and Train Champions<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Institutional Advancement team recruits SMCM community members to champion a fund or cause they care about. After the November 10 registration deadline, you\u2019ll receive emails with helpful tips, optional Zoom sessions, and online resources to guide you as you prepare to rally donors.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#become-a-champion\"><b>Register to become a Champion!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-6-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Phase Three: Set Up the Giving Form<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each Champion\u2019s name and cause are added to a dropdown on the Giving Tuesday donation form, making it easy for donors to select their Champion and direct their gift.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-6-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Phase Four: Kick Off the Challenge<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 32-hour competition runs from 4 p.m. the Monday before Giving Tuesday until midnight on Giving Tuesday. Champions rally students, alumni and their personal networks to donate $10 or more and vote for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-6-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Phase Five: Track Your Progress<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live updates throughout Giving Tuesday show donor counts, estimated totals and the Champion leaderboard. Standout Champion content is highlighted to keep the excitement going.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-6-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Phase Six: Verify, Reward and Celebrate<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After Giving Tuesday, all donations are reviewed for accuracy and eligibility. The top 10 Champions earn prizes from $500 to $5,000 for their SMCM fund or cause, and every verified student or alumni vote also earns an additional $10 bonus from the Alumni Council. Official results will be announced on Friday, December 20, after all gifts are processed. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-641-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-641-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-641-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-641-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Are you ready to become a <strong>champion<\/strong>?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-641-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/become-a-champion-wp\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-pen-to-square\"><\/i>Apply Now: Become a Champion<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Alumni Council has over $30,000 up for grabs to benefit student clubs, varsity teams, academic departments, scholarships or any other official SMCM fund or cause. The best part? 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