The Braggin' Rights Giving Challenge is a fundraising competition between Illinois Athletics and Mizzou Athletics, bringing the annual men's basketball rivalry beyond the court. Fans from both schools have the opportunity to show their school pride, support their respective athletic programs, and compete for bragging rights!
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Everyone is welcome to participate! Whether you're an alumnus, longtime fan, former student-athlete, family member, or friend, you can support your favorite university and help make an impact.
HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?
Simply select the university you'd like to support and make a donation through the official Braggin' Rights Giving Challenge page. Your gift will count toward your selected school's fundraising total.
DO I NEED TO BE A CURRENT DONOR TO PARTICIPATE?
No! The challenge is open to everyone, including first-time donors. You do not need to be a member of either university's athletic giving program to participate.
IS THERE A MINIMUM DONATION AMOUNT?
Yes. $5 is the minimum donation. Every contribution supports your chosen university and brings your team one step closer to earning bragging rights!
WHERE DOES MY DONATION GO?
All donations made through the Braggin' Rights Giving Challenge will support the athletic department of the university you select.
● Illinois Athletics: Gifts will be designated to Illini Excellence.
● Mizzou Athletics: Gifts will be designated to Competitive Excellence.
These funds help provide resources and opportunities for student-athletes, including scholarships, academic support, nutrition, sports medicine, and other initiatives that enhance their academic and athletic experiences.
HOW DOES THE GIVING CHALLENGE WORK?
Illinois and Missouri will compete to raise the most funds through donations from their respective supporters. Each contribution adds to the selected university's fundraising total, with the competition remaining open until halftime of the Braggin' Rights men's basketball game.
HOW IS THE WINNER DETERMINED?
The university that raises the most money by halftime of the Braggin' Rights game will be declared the winner of the Giving Challenge.
DO I NEED TO ATTEND THE BRAGGIN' RIGHTS GAME TO PARTICIPATE?
No! You can participate from anywhere. Whether you're attending the game, watching from home, or following along from afar, you can support your university through the official Giving Challenge page.
WILL MY DONATION COUNT TOWARD MY UNIVERSITY'S ATHLETIC GIVING MEMBERSHIP AND PRIORITY POINTS?
Yes! Gifts made through the Braggin' Rights Giving Challenge will count toward applicable athletic giving membership levels and priority points.
For Illinois supporters, donations to Illini Excellence will count toward annual I FUND membership and Priority Points. Missouri supporters will receive recognition and priority credit in accordance with Mizzou Athletics' giving policies.
IS MY DONATION TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Donations made through the Braggin' Rights Giving Challenge will be directed to each university's respective Excellence fund: Illini Excellence at Illinois and Competitive Excellence at Missouri.
Contributions are generally tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors are encouraged to consult a qualified tax professional regarding the deductibility of their individual contributions.
WHO CAN I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?
For questions or assistance, please contact the athletic development office of the university you are supporting.
Illinois Athletics / I FUND
Phone: 217-333-6595 Email: ifund@athletics.illinois.edu
Mizzou Athletics / Mizzou Athletics Fund
Phone: 573-882-0704 Email: MAF@missouri.edu