Name: 2026 Giving Day
Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00-0500
End: 2026-04-16T23:59:00-0500
Location: 2026 Giving Day

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2026 Giving Day

2026 Giving Day

Mark your calendar for MSOE Giving Day on April 16, 2026! Our largest fundraising day of the year, supporting students with resources to innovate and shape their future. This is your chance to make a direct impact—one gift at a time.

Revisit this website on April 16, 2026 to support the area of campus that means the most to you. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps empower our students during their time on campus.

Together, we can make a difference. Be part of taking the Next Bold Step with us as we give back to MSOE.

Can't wait until April to get involved?

Help Spread the Word: Put your social media and outreach skills to the test—sign up to be a MSOE Giving Day Ambassador!

Offer a Challenge or Matching Gift: If you would like to maximize your impact with a match or challenge gift to inspire others to give to your favorite area of campus, contact MSOE development at development@msoe.edu. Together, we can make this the biggest Giving Day yet!

Campus Events

Students, Faculty/Staff, Alumni, and Families are welcome to join us on campus throughout the day to celebrate MSOE's Giving Day.

4/13 - Raider's Giving Back: Day of Service: | 12-2 p.m. Join us in making hygiene bags for Neighborhood House of Milwaukee & make a direct impact in our community! | Campus Center

4/15 - Cash Cab Decorating: | 12-1 p.m. | Stop by to decorate the MSOE Cash Cab by adding your own designs to help spread Raider pride across campus | University Terrace

4/15 - MSOE vs. Lawrence University Women’s Lacrosse Game: | 6pm | Join us for the MSOE game in collaboration with the student organization, Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) | Viets Field

4/16 - Kickoff Morning Energizer: | 7:30- 9 a.m. | Start off your day by fueling up with coffee and pastries! | Campus Center

4/16 - Cash Cab: | 9:30 – 5 p.m. | Flag down the roaming golf cart around campus for a ride to and from class! While onboard, engage in MSOE trivia for a chance to win a donation towards your preferred campus area | Campus-Wide

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Faculty and Staff – Let’s Come Together!

Thanks to a generous commitment from President Emeritus John Walz and Moira Walz, gifts from MSOE faculty and staff will be matched dollar for dollar – up to $2,500. Double your impact to ANY area before these matching funds are depleted!

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Athletics Fundraising Results

Gifts, matches, and challenge dollars contributed to athletics teams and club sports on Giving Day!

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Top Fundraising Areas!

See where Raiders are giving across campus on Giving Day!

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Global Challenge - Unlock up to $100,000 for the Fund for MSOE

Today your gift to ANY AREA can make an even bigger impact! Alumni Dick Sanquini '59, Bill '84 and Mari Edstrom, Bernie '71 and Robin Cohen, and Dwight '90 and Dian Diercks are challenging the MSOE community to come together and support their passions. For every 100 donors, $10,000 will be unlocked for the Fund for MSOE – up to $100,000. One thousand unique Giving Day donors meets this goal!

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Senior Class Gift

Graduating seniors give back! Join the Giving Day challenge and leave your mark on the MSOE community! With your senior class gift of just $120 (normally $150), secure a personalized paver in the University Terrace by making a gift to any area of campus. Recognize your favorite student organization, academic department, athletic team, scholarship, or any area of campus that is most meaningful to you. Plus, donations of $25 or more will earn you a philanthropy cord to wear at commencement, recognizing your support. Contribute today and make a difference for your current and future classmates!

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Student Organization and Club Fundraising Results

Gifts, matches, and challenge dollars contributed to student organizations and clubs on Giving Day!

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Academic Department Fundraising Results

Gifts, matches, and challenge dollars contributed to academic departments on Giving Day!

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Top Donor Groups!

Which friends of MSOE are making the largest impact on Giving Day?

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Show Your Raider Pride!

It is MSOE Giving Day and we are calling out to the entire MSOE community to show your Raider Pride today by wearing your MSOE swag. Post on your social media with the #MSOEDAY for everyone to see.

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Giving Day Cash Cab!

Thanks to the generosity of the MSOE community, Giving Day just got even more exciting! Flag down the golf cart roaming across campus for a ride to and from class. While aboard, take the MSOE trivia challenge for a chance to win money for your preferred campus area!

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