2026 Giving Day has ended!
2026 Giving Day
Athletics
Athletics
MSOE Raider Athletics offers students the opportunity to compete in intercollegiate sports while excelling in their rigorous academic programs. With 27 varsity teams and 11 club sports, our student-athletes embody the spirit of dedication, teamwork and perseverance.
When you make a gift to Raider Athletics, you are directly supporting our student-athletes as they strive for excellence both in the classroom and in competition. Your support helps provide essential equipment, training opportunities, travel assistance and more—ensuring our athletes have the resources they need to compete.
We are committed to MSOE’s mission, contributing to student success by helping them earn their degrees while providing an outstanding athletic experience.
To learn more about athletics visit: MSOE Athletics
Note: MSOE team sports benefit from critical infrastructure and support services such as the university's strength and conditioning program. A portion of your gift to any team supports these shared services through the Raider Athletic Fund. Please see FAQs for additional information.
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 |
| 6 | Fund for MSOE | 53 |
| 7 | STEM Programming | 12 |
| 8 | Parent and Family Fund | 5 |
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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 |
| 6 | Rowing Endowed Fund | $17,897.00 |
| 7 | RAF - Men's Basketball | $16,699.00 |
| 8 | RAF - Women's Soccer | $16,000.00 |
| 9 | RAF - Men's Hockey | $14,241.00 |
| 10 | RAF - Women's Volleyball | $13,845.00 |
| 11 | Club Hockey | $12,360.00 |
| 12 | RAF - Women's Softball | $10,825.00 |
| 13 | RAF - Women's Hockey | $8,485.00 |
| 14 | Raider Athletic Fund | $7,020.00 |
| 15 | RAF - Women's Swimming & Diving | $6,880.00 |
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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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$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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$1,000 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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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.]
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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.]
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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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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).
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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.]
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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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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.
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Top Donor Groups!
Which friends of MSOE are making the largest impact on Giving Day?
| 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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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
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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
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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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$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
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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
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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.]
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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!
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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!
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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.]
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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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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.]
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