Show Your Spartan Spirit by Joining the Festivities of #YCPGives 2025

The time has come again to celebrate #YCPGives, York College’s annual marathon day of giving. Join the York College community on February 20th, 2025, for their 12th annual Day of Giving.

Each February, York College of Pennsylvania hosts #YCPGives to raise money for students, ensuring they continue to experience an unforgettable education that will prepare them for their future careers and goals.

In 2024, the school raised $218,767 thanks to the contributions of 2,510 donors, including fellow students, faculty, staff, friends, family, and alumni. Last year’s festivities were a major success, and now, for 2025, the College aims to surpass both previous donations and donor goals.

This year, York College aims to raise $230,000 for its students. To reach this goal, #YCPGives 2025 offers many ways to celebrate and donate to support the student body and their passions.

From student tabling events leading up to and on the 20th to a fun tropical theme to bring a little warmth and fun to February, students are sure to find something to help them get into the spirit of giving with a chance for fun prizes. As a special treat, students who donate $10 or more will receive a pair of socks with the winning design from the Rock the Socks contest.

Even taking part in one of the many challenges the College offers shows the excitement of its participants and that the community is coming together to rally around the College's students and mission.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join this impactful YCP tradition. Every dollar makes a difference, so donate today!

2025 Day of Giving Challenges

Hillel Challenge: Mark Schmidt ’73, YCP Trustee, is matching gifts to the YCP Hillel program dollar for dollar! York College Hillel and The Doris and Bernard Gordon Center for Jewish Student Life create a warm, welcoming, and meaningful community where students feel inspired to engage in a Jewish journey, strengthen their personal identities, and deepen their connections to the campus and the world around them. 

Alumni Challenge: Alumni Board members have come together to challenge all YCP alumni to make their gift on #YCPGives. If 800 alumni make a gift, you’ll collectively unlock an additional $4,000 in support for our students, thanks to the Alumni Board.

President’s Challenge: Dr. Burns is matching student gifts dollar for dollar this #YCPGives. That means whatever gift amount you give today - he's doubling it!

Board of Trustees Challenge: For the first time ever, the Board of Trustees is offering a challenge! The Board has pledged $30,000 to motivate former and emeriti trustees to help raise thousands of additional dollars for students!

Provost’s Challenge:  Double down on faculty development! Patrice DiQuinzio is matching gifts in support of faculty development dollar for dollar. Gifts to faculty development support York College’s mission by empowering faculty to deliver high-impact, experiential learning opportunities and cultivating a vibrant research culture.

Faculty & Staff Challenge: The President’s Cabinet is throwing down the gauntlet for the first time! They are challenging all faculty and staff to rally around YCP students and make a gift on #YCPGives! If 225 employees make a gift today, not only will you beat last year’s record, but you’ll unlock an additional $13,000 in support for students thanks to these challengers!

Alumni Employee Challenge:  Members of the Faculty & Staff Philanthropy Committee are challenging all alumni faculty and staff members to participate in #YCPGives today. If 30 alumni employees make a gift, you’ll help unlock an additional $2,000 in support for students thanks to these challengers!

Graham School of Business Challenge: Dr. Molly Sauder, Dean of the Graham School of Business (GBS), is putting her money where her heart is and matching gifts to the GSB dollar for dollar up to $5,000!

Communication and Writing Student Fund Challenge: Dr. Cutrufello is back for more this #YCPGives! If 10 donors make a gift to the Communication and Writing Student Fund, Gabe Cutrufello, Chair of the Department of Communication and Writing, will give an additional $500! 

WVYC Challenge: Jeff Schiffman, WVYC Radio Station Manager, and Lauren Henry ’89 are back at it again! If 10 donors make a gift to the WVYC Endowment Fund, Jeff and Lauren will give $500. But if 20 donors give, they will double their contribution and give $1000 to support WVYC!