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2026 Giving Day
Student Clubs and Organizations
Matches and Challenges
Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.
Past Events
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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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 |
| 6 | SAE - SuperMileage Team | $5,432.00 |
| 7 | High-Powered Rocketry Team General Fund | $3,850.50 |
| 8 | Society of Women Engineers (SWE) | $2,565.00 |
| 9 | Midnight Robotics Student Organization | $2,470.00 |
| 10 | Amateur Radio Club W9HHX | $1,754.42 |
| 11 | Kappa Sigma Mu | $1,613.00 |
| 12 | Alpha Omega Epsilon (AOE) | $1,240.00 |
| 13 | Art & Design Club | $1,105.00 |
| 14 | Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) | $1,052.00 |
| 15 | Asian American Student Union Fund | $1,052.00 |
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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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$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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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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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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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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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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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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$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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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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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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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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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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