#JACKETSGIVEBACK is now a 48-hour giving event, bringing together alumni, current students, faculty and staff, donors, friends, volunteers, and the community to support the Black Hills State University causes that matter most.
This year’s giving celebration will take place February 26–27, 2026.
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It’s a celebration of giving back to what we care about, and because it’s collaborative, every Yellow Jacket can show their pride and make a difference.
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Where does my gift go?
You can choose exactly where your gift makes an impact — your college or program, athletics, the arts, the library, scholarships, or any area at BHSU that means the most to you.
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How to Be a Giving Day Champion
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Send an email to your contacts asking for their support.
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Share the fundraiser website link.
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Participate in contests on February 26–27.
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Post on social media and share posts from BHSU Alumni & Advancement.
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Encourage your contacts to post and build excitement.
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Text 26JGB to 71777 to donate.
Giving Days Contest
Early Bird
Donate before February 26 and be automatically entered to win a $100 BHSU Bookstore gift card.
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Happy Birthday, BHSU! Celebrate BHSU’s Founding Year (1883)
Donate any variation of 1883, for example $18.83 $188.30 $1883 by February 27 to be entered. One winner will get a $50 VISA gift card​!
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It’s a Gold Rush
Donate between NOON and 8:00 PM on February 26 for a chance to win a raffle ticket toward $5,000 at the annual Gold Rush event on April 17.
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Endgame Extravaganza
Donate between 3:00 PM and 11:59 PM on February 27 to be entered to win one of the following:
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$50 Jacket Zone gift card
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BHSU Bookstore Gift Card for $50​
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Hive Leaders
Any donors who give $1000 or more will be recognized on social media and entered into a premium prize drawing.
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Like, Comment, Tag
Find our contest post and like it, comment and tag one friend, and follow our account to be entered to win a $50 Visa gift card, which may also be directed to the BHSU area of your choice.
Student Only Contest
Employee Only Contest
Student Gift
ANY STUDENT WHO DONATES IS ENTERED TO WIN A GRAND PRIZE. You must make a $5 donation, and you are entered! Please use the yellowjackets email.
GREEN & GOLD GEAR-UP
Any BHSU students can wear BHSU gear and post on their social media story with a donation link and tag:
• @bhsualumni (Facebook)
• @bhsu_alumni (Instagram)
Participants will be entered to win a drawing for a $50 gift card.
Social Media Post
Anyone who changes their Profile photo and or cover photo to the Giving Days graphics (get the Graphics by emailing Shauna or Rylan) is entered to win one 26-27 Parking Pass.
Early Bird (Employee)
Any gifts made before February 26th will be entered to win a Parking Pass
Employee Gift
Any Employee that makes a gift is entered to win a $200 Visa Gift Card
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