Lakers Give 2025
April 2-3
Nine years. In just that short a time Clayton State University’s day of giving, previously known as #Give4Dreams, has raised approximately $1.7 million to support student success and academic excellence. This year, the University will once again raise funds for scholarships, student experiential learning, and other campus needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you remember Give4Dreams? Well, Lakers Give, is Clayton State's rebranded giving event that lasts 1969 minutes and celebrates philanthropy and your impact!
Lakers Give will start at 8:00 a.m. on April 2, 2025 and last until 4:49 p.m. on April 3, 2025.
Lakers Give lasts 1969 minutes in celebration of Clayton State's founding year!
All projects are listed below. We encourage you to give to the fund that means the most to you. If you are unsure of where to direct your gift, our highest priority is gap funding to be able to provide more opportunities for our students, regardless of their financial circumstances. From contributing to student scholarships and strengthening academic programs to funding transformational research and supporting innovative patient care, you can make an immediate and lasting difference for Clayton State. While there are specific funds within each participating group, most groups also have an Excellence Fund that provides unrestricted resources to help Clayton State's colleges and departments make strategic investments in high-priority areas.
- Alumni Association
- Area of Greatest Need
- Athletics
- Clayton State Retirees Association
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Health
- College of STEM
- Elaine Manglitz Student Emergency Fund
- Honors College
- President's Excellence Fund
- Scholarships
- Senior Class Gift
- Spivey Hall
- Student Affairs
Use our digital toolkit and share why you give to Clayton State using the hashtag #LakersGive! You can also turn your passion into real impact by becoming a Lakers Give Advocate.
Matching and challenge gifts help drive competition among and increase support for Lakers Give and the various funds. Matches double your gift to a specific fund within a college or other program area. Challenges unlock bonus dollars when a goal is met.