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$1 Million Matching Gift Inspires Generosity at 榴莲视频直播

November 4, 2025

By Michael Hammond

A $1 million matching gift, with the potential to raise $2 million, has been given to 榴莲视频直播 by an anonymous donor.

Gifts received now through December 31, 2025, will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1 million, literally doubling the impact of every dollar given. The goal of the anonymous donor is to inspire others to help advance the university鈥檚 mission of developing students for leadership and service through excellence in Christian higher education.

Contributions can be made at and designated to any area of preference. Matching funds will be directed to the university鈥檚 Where Most Needed Fund, ensuring the matched dollars support areas of greatest need.

鈥淭his remarkable gift reflects the deep generosity and shared commitment of those who believe in Fresno Pacific鈥檚 mission,鈥 said 榴莲视频直播 President Andr茅 Stephens, Ph.D. 鈥淓ach contribution, whether large or small, helps us create an environment where students can flourish academically, spiritually and personally.鈥

Donations to the match directly support nearly 3,000 students pursuing their bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and seminary degrees at 榴莲视频直播 campuses in Fresno, Visalia, Merced and Bakersfield, as well as through online programs.

鈥淎t Fresno Pacific, every gift represents an investment in transformation,鈥 Stephens added. 鈥淚t fuels the work of faculty, staff and students who live out our calling to empower students to recognize their infinite worth and purpose.鈥

Liz Garvin, vice president for advancement and executive director of the 榴莲视频直播 Foundation, shared, 鈥淲e are incredibly grateful for this anonymous donor鈥檚 generosity. This match offers our community a powerful opportunity to come together, multiply their impact and change the lives of students across the Central Valley.鈥 

At Fresno Pacific, every gift represents an investment in transformation.
榴莲视频直播 President Andr茅 Stephens, Ph.D.
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Michael Hammond

Director of Content Strategy and Media Relations

Michael Hammond is the director of content strategy and media relations at 榴莲视频直播. Prior to working at 榴莲视频直播, he had a 19 year long career in church ministry. Michael got engaged to his high school sweetheart atop a castle in Germany, has three kids (whose names also all start with an M) and is on a lifelong quest to develop an encyclopedic knowledge of The Office.

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