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2026 Giving Day

2026 Giving Day

Giving Day 2026 is officially here! 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. 


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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. | Campus Center | Join us in making hygiene bags for Neighborhood House of Milwaukee & make a direct impact in our community!

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

4/15 - MSOE vs. Lawrence University Women’s Lacrosse Game: 6 p.m. | Viets Field | Join us in cheering on the Raiders in collaboration with the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC)!

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

4/16 - Cash Cab: 9:30 – 5 p.m. | Campus-Wide | 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.


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Top Fundraising Areas!
See where Raiders are giving across campus on Giving Day!
Rank Group Donors
1 Athletics 1,338
2 Student Clubs and Organizations 564
3 Academics 145
4 Scholarships 61
5 Campus Experience 59
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Student Organization and Club Fundraising Results
Gifts, matches, and challenge dollars contributed to student organizations and clubs on Giving Day!
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 SAE - Formula Hybrid Car Team $20,405.69
2 SAE - Baja Car Team $13,260.00
3 National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) $10,995.00
4 Humanitarian Engineering Club $7,670.00
5 Space Raiders / Lunabotics Student Organization $6,793.49
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Academic Department Fundraising Results
Gifts, matches, and challenge dollars contributed to academic departments on Giving Day!
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 Electrical, Computer & Biomedical Engineering (ECBE) General Fund $11,130.00
2 Rader School of Business General Fund $7,855.00
3 CAECM Department General Fund $6,501.00
4 Mechanical Engineering Department General Fund $4,445.00
5 Electrical Engineering Program General Fund $2,160.00
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POWER HOUR! Between 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST
Fuel up and give back! Thanks to a generous $12,500 commitment from Neal '73, '74 and Deborah Wunderlich, gifts of up to $1,000 made between 12:00 – 1:00 PM CST will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Double your impact to ANY area before these matching funds are depleted!
$12,500 MATCHED
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POWER HOUR! Between 9:00 - 10:00 PM CST
Night owls, this one’s for you! Thanks to a generous $12,500 commitment from Neal '73, '74 and Deborah Wunderlich, gifts of up to $1,000 made between 9:00 – 10:00 PM CST will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Double your impact to ANY area before these matching funds are depleted!
$12,500 MATCHED
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$1,500 Match for Gifts to Student Organizations and Clubs
Thanks to a generous commitment from Kristen Mekemson, gifts of up to $100 to any student organization or club will be matched dollar-for-dollar – up to a total of $1,500. Double your impact before these matching funds are depleted!
$1,500 MATCHED
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$52,000 Match for Gifts to MSOE Athletics
Thanks to generous commitments alumni Kathy Ruehlow '72 and Doug '95 and Jennifer Braun, gifts of up to $1,000 made to the Raider Athletic Fund or any MSOE team sport will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Double your impact before the $52,000 in matching funds are depleted! [Note: MSOE teams benefit from shared infrastructure and services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your team gift supports these shared services. See FAQs for additional information.]
$52,000 MATCHED
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$1,000 Match for Gifts to Women's Hockey
Thanks to a generous commitment from an anonymous donor, gifts to Women's Hockey will be matched dollar-for-dollar – up to a total of $1,000. Double your impact now! [Note: MSOE teams benefit from shared infrastructure and services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your team gift supports these shared services. See FAQs for additional information.]
$1,000 MATCHED
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$1,000 Match for Gifts to Women's Soccer
Thanks to a generous commitment from an anonymous donor, gifts to Women's Soccer will be matched dollar-for-dollar – up to a total of $1,000. Double your impact now! [Note: MSOE teams benefit from shared infrastructure and services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your team gift supports these shared services. See FAQs for additional information.]
$1,000 MATCHED
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$1,500 Match for Gifts to National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Thanks to a generous $1,500 commitment from an anonymous donor, gifts made to NSBE between 6:00AM and 7:00AM CST will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Double your impact before these matching funds are depleted!
$0 MATCHED
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$4,365 Match for Gifts to National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Thanks to a generous $4,365 commitment from an anonymous donor, gifts made to NSBE between 4:00PM and 5:00PM CST will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Double your impact before these matching funds are depleted!
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$20,000
50 Donors to the Annual Scholarship Fund for MSOE Unlocks $20,000
Thanks to a generous commitment from an anonymous donor, $20,000 will be unlocked when 50 unique donors have given to the Annual Scholarship Fund for MSOE! This Fund enhances the affordability of an MSOE education for a broad range of students.
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$5,000
12 Donors to the Rader School of Business General Fund Unlocks $5,000
When 12 unique donors support the Rader School of Business General Fund, an additional $5,000 will be unlocked for the school. This match is generously sponsored by Elaine Nap.
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$1,000
20 Donors to Men's Cross Country / Track and Field Unlocks $1,000
Thanks to generous commitments from Brian Schlatter '06 and Doug '95 & Jennifer Braun, $1,000 will be unlocked when 20 unique donors have given to Men's Cross Country / Track and Field! [Note: MSOE teams benefit from shared infrastructure and services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your team gift supports these shared services. See FAQs for additional information.]
20 / 20 Donors
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$1,500
12 Donors to Men's Golf Unlocks $1,500
Make an eagle for MSOE! When 12 unique donors support Men's Golf, an additional $1,500 will be unlocked for the team. This challenge is generously sponsored by MSOE alumnus Kurt Drier '91. [Note: MSOE teams benefit from shared infrastructure and services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your team gift supports these shared services. See FAQs for additional information.]
12 / 12 Donors
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$1,000
10 Donors to MSOE's Supermileage Team Unlocks $1,000
Thanks to a generous commitment from Dr. Christopher Damm, $1,000 will be unlocked when 10 unique donors have given to MSOE's Supermileage Team!
10 / 10 Donors
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$3,000
100 Donors to the Rowing Endowed Fund Unlocks $9,500
Thanks to generous commitments from MSOE regent Kendall '78, '79 and Diane Breunig; alumnus Wes Wolfram '16 and Meg Delaney; and parents Richard Otten, Catherine Saveson, Tim Meffert, and Kris Meffert, $9,500 will be incrementally unlocked enroute to 100 unique donors to MSOE's Rowing Endowed Fund!
100 / 100 Donors
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$5,000
Global Challenge - Unlock up to $75,000 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, and Dwight '90 and Dian Diercks are challenging the MSOE community to come together and support their passions. For every 100 donors, $5,000 will be unlocked for the Fund for MSOE – up to $75,000. Just 1,500 unique Giving Day donors meets this goal!
1,500 / 1,500 Donors
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$7,000
22 Donors to ECBE Department Unlocks $7,000
Thanks to generous commitments from alumnus Brian Schlatter '06 and Dr. Tom Swiontek, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical and Electrical Engineering, $4,000 will be unlocked for Electrical Engineering and $3,000 for Biomedical Engineering when 22 unique donors have given to the Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering Department!
22 / 22 Donors
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$15,000
95 Donors to Women's Basketball Unlocks $15,000
This one's a slam dunk! When 95 unique donors support Women's Basketball, an additional $15,000 will be unlocked for the team. This challenge is generously sponsored by Stephanie Johnson '00. [Note: MSOE teams benefit from shared infrastructure and services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your team gift supports these shared services. See FAQs for additional information.]
95 / 95 Donors
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$5,000
45 Donors to Men's Wrestling Unlocks $5,000
When 45 unique donors support Men's Wrestling, an additional $5,000 will be unlocked for the team! This challenge is generously sponsored by alumnus Matthew Olsen '11. [Note: MSOE teams benefit from shared infrastructure and services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your team gift supports these shared services. See FAQs for additional information.]
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$18,000
65 Donors to Men's Volleyball Unlocks $18,000
Serve up your support! Thanks to generous commitments from Men's Volleyball coach Shane Reid and the Greater Milwaukee Power League, $18,000 will be unlocked when 65 unique donors have given to Men's Volleyball! [Note: MSOE teams benefit from shared infrastructure and services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your team gift supports these shared services. See FAQs for additional information.]
65 / 65 Donors
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$200
25 Donors to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Unlocks $1,000
Thanks to a generous commitment from alumna Alexandria Such ’24, for every 5 unique donors to SWE, an additional $200 will be unlocked for the Society – up to $1,000!
25 / 25 Donors
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Top Donor Groups!
Which friends of MSOE are making the largest impact on Giving Day?
What is your affiliation with MSOE?
Rank Answer Donors
1 Friend of MSOE 700
2 Current MSOE Parent 529
3 Current MSOE Student 353
4 MSOE Alumni 313
5 MSOE Faculty or Staff 229
6 Graduating MSOE Senior 49
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Athletics Fundraising Results
Gifts, matches, and challenge dollars contributed to athletics teams and club sports on Giving Day!
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 RAF - Men's Volleyball $30,035.00
2 RAF - Men's Lacrosse $22,855.00
3 RAF - Women's Basketball $21,925.00
4 RAF - Men's Baseball $19,432.67
5 RAF - Men's Wrestling $19,395.00
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POWER HOUR! Between 6:00 - 7:00 AM CST
Rise and shine, Raiders! Thanks to a generous $12,500 commitment from Neal '73, '74 and Deborah Wunderlich, gifts of up to $1,000 made between 6:00 – 7:00 AM CST will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Double your impact to ANY area before these matching funds are depleted!
$12,500 MATCHED
Completed
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POWER HOUR! Between 4:00 - 5:00 PM CST
Keep the energy up! Thanks to a generous $12,500 commitment from Neal '73, '74 and Deborah Wunderlich, gifts of up to $1,000 made between 4:00 – 5:00 PM CST will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Double your impact to ANY area before these matching funds are depleted!
$12,500 MATCHED
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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!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
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$6,000 Match for Gifts to Women's Athletics
Thanks to a generous $6,000 commitment from Stephanie Johnson '00, gifts of up to $500 to any women's team sport will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Double your impact before these matching funds are depleted! [Note: MSOE teams benefit from shared infrastructure and services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your team gift supports these shared services. See FAQs for additional information.]
$6,000 MATCHED
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$1,500 Match for Gifts to the MSOE Mental Health Services Discretionary Fund
Thanks to a generous $1,500 commitment from Paul Matson, gifts to the MSOE Mental Health Services Discretionary Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Double your impact now!
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
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$500 Match for Gifts to Women's Softball
Thanks to a generous commitment from an anonymous donor, gifts to Women's Softball will be matched dollar-for-dollar – up to a total of $500. Double your impact now! [Note: MSOE teams benefit from shared infrastructure and services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your team gift supports these shared services. See FAQs for additional information.]
$500 MATCHED
Completed
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$5,000 Match for Gifts to Men's Wrestling
Thanks to a generous commitment from alumnus Matthew Olsen '11, gifts to Men's Wrestling will be matched dollar-for-dollar – up to a total of $5,000. Double your impact now! [Note: MSOE teams benefit from shared infrastructure and services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your team gift supports these shared services. See FAQs for additional information.]
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
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$2,000 Match for Gifts to National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Thanks to a generous $2,000 commitment from an anonymous donor, gifts made to NSBE between 12:00PM and 1:00PM CST will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Double your impact before these matching funds are depleted!
$635 MATCHED
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$10,000
20 Donors to Men's Basketball Unlocks $10,000
An easy three-point shot! Thanks to a generous commitment from Jerry and Becky Jendusa, $10,000 will be unlocked when 20 unique donors have given to Men’s Basketball! [Note: MSOE teams benefit from shared infrastructure and services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your team gift supports these shared services. See FAQs for additional information.]
20 / 20 Donors
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$2,500
60 Donors to the SAE Baja Car Team Unlocks $2,500
Thanks to a generous commitment from Joe '78, '80 and Minerva Rencis, $2,500 will be unlocked when 60 unique donors have given to the SAE Baja Car Team!
60 / 60 Donors
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$5,000
10 Donors to Kern Engineering Innovation Center Unlocks $5,000
When 10 unique donors support the Kern Engineering Innovation Center, an additional $5,000 will be unlocked for this groundbreaking capital project. This match is generously sponsored by alumnus Ted '76 and Marie Salgado.
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$25,000
25 Donors to the Student Persistence Fund Unlocks $25,000
Thanks to a generous commitment from alumni Daniel Grubba '11 and Kendall '78, '79 and Diane Breunig, $25,000 will be unlocked when 25 unique donors have given to Student Persistence Fund! This Fund was created to protect the academic well-being, health, and safety of students struggling during difficult times.
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$1,000
15 Donors to the CAECM Department Unlocks $1,000
Thanks to a generous commitment from alumnus Greg Bakkum '95 of Bakkum Noelke Structural Engineers, $1,000 will be unlocked when 15 unique donors have given to MSOE's Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management (CAECM) Department!
15 / 15 Donors
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$1,000
55 Donors to High-Powered Rocketry Team Unlocks $1,000
Thanks to a generous commitment from an anonymous donor, $1,000 will be unlocked when 55 unique donors have given to MSOE's High-Powered Rocketry Team!
55 / 55 Donors
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Help Build MSOE's New Soccer Endowment!
MSOE has received a generous commitment of $25,000 for the Men’s Soccer Endowed Excellence Fund to permanently strengthen the program. This fund will generate annual dollars to support things like travel, equipment and more. The lead gift has already inspired additional gifts of $12,500. Our goal on Giving Day is to reach at least $50,000. We hope you can help support this flexible fund that will directly support Men’s Soccer for years to come!
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 Men's Soccer Endowed Excellence Fund $52,338.00
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$2,000
100 Parent Donors Unlocks $2,000 for the Parent and Family Fund
MSOE parents Jim and Shelley Diffley are challenging their peers! Gifts made by 100 parents of MSOE students, regardless of designation, unlock an additional $2,000 for the Parent and Family Fund. This crucial fund benefits student life, student travel, health and counseling services, and the Raider Center for Academic Success (RCAS).
100 / 100 Donors
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$2,500
10 Donors to Mechanical Engineering Unlocks $2,500
Thanks to a generous commitment from Timothy Peter '76, '78, '89, $2,500 will be unlocked when 10 unique donors have given to the Mechanical Engineering Department!
10 / 10 Donors
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$5,000
75 Donors to Men's Baseball Unlocks $5,000
Step up to the plate! Thanks to a generous commitment from parent Peter Babich, $5,000 will be unlocked when 75 unique donors have given to Men's Baseball! [Note: MSOE teams benefit from shared infrastructure and services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your team gift supports these shared services. See FAQs for additional information.]
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
$2,000
95 Donors to Women's Volleyball Unlocks $2,000
Serve up support! Thanks to generous commitments from Doug '95 and Jennifer Braun and an anonymous donor, $2,000 will be unlocked when 95 unique donors have given to Women's Volleyball! [Note: MSOE teams benefit from shared infrastructure and services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your team gift supports these shared services. See FAQs for additional information.]
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$500
20 Donors to Women's Club Volleyball Unlocks $500
When 20 unique donors support Women's Club Volleyball, an additional $500 will be unlocked for the team! This match is generously sponsored by MSOE parents Jim and Shelley Diffley.
20 / 20 Donors
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$1,000
20 Donors to WMSE Radio Unlocks $1,000
Bob "The Dot" Schober '83, alumnus and avid fan of MSOE's favorite radio station, is calling on all of his fellow station fans. $1,000 will be unlocked when 20 unique donors have given to WMSE!
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Gift counts by US state
Rank State Gifts
1 WI 1172
2 IL 486
3 MN 79
4 MO 78
5 TX 45
6 FL 41
7 IN 38
8 MD 36
9 MI 35
10 CA 32
11 CO 28
12 AZ 24
13 OH 23
14 IA 20
15 PA 19
16 WA 15
17 PR 12
18 TN 11
18 NC 11
20 VA 10
21 NV 8
21 NY 8
21 GA 8
24 MA 7
25 KS 6
25 WY 6
27 NE 5
28 WV 4
28 MT 4
28 SC 4
28 OR 4
32 NJ 3
32 AL 3
34 NM 2
34 ND 2
34 AK 2
37 LA 1
37 NH 1
37 SD 1
37 DC 1
37 CT 1
37 ME 1
37 AR 1
37 KY 1
38 AA 0
38 AE 0
38 AP 0
38 DE 0
38 HI 0
38 ID 0
38 MS 0
38 OK 0
38 RI 0
38 UT 0
38 VT 0

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