![Columbia University raised $6.8 million in 24 hours during the inaugural Giving Day Challenge. The College led the charge, raising $1.28 million from 900 donors and secured $98,000 in matching funds. Photo: Courtesy Columbia University Office of Alumni and Development Columbia University raised $6.8 million in 24 hours during the inaugural Giving Day Challenge. The College led the charge, raising $1.28 million from 900 donors and secured $98,000 in matching funds. Photo: Courtesy Columbia University Office of Alumni and Development](https://www.college.columbia.edu/annualreport/sites/default/files/styles/timeline_photo_enlarged/public/timeline/giving_day_logo_on_blue.jpg?itok=Nrvx-4RB)
October 24, 2012
Columbia University raised $6.8 million in 24 hours during the inaugural Giving Day Challenge. The College led the charge, raising $1.28 million from 900 donors and securing $98,000 in matching funds.
Photo: Courtesy Columbia University Office of Alumni and Development