2026 Giving Day
Academics
Matches and Challenges
Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.
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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 | Software Engineering Program General Fund | $1,010.00 |
| 2 | Physics & Chemistry Department General Fund | $1,000.00 |
| 3 | User Experience Program General Fund | $750.00 |
| 4 | MBA in Educational Leadership Program | $250.00 |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineering Department General Fund | $225.00 |
| 6 | CAECM Department General Fund | $216.00 |
| 7 | Industrial Engineering Program General Fund | $150.00 |
| 8 | Biomedical Engineering Program General Fund | $130.00 |
| 9 | Actuarial Science Program General Fund | $122.00 |
| 10 | Humanities, Social Science & Communication (HSSC) General Fund | $120.00 |
| 11 | Rader School of Business General Fund | $120.00 |
| 12 | Mathematics Department General Fund | $100.00 |
| 13 | Perfusion Program | $100.00 |
| 14 | Diercks School of Advanced Computing (DSAC) General Fund | $75.00 |
| 15 | School of Nursing General Fund | $60.00 |
Top Donor Groups!
Which friends of MSOE are making the largest impact on Giving Day?
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSOE Faculty or Staff | 80 |
| 2 | MSOE Alumni | 22 |
| 3 | Friend of MSOE | 15 |
| 4 | Current MSOE Parent | 14 |
| 5 | Current MSOE Student | 13 |
| 6 | Graduating MSOE Senior | 4 |
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Show Your Raider Pride!
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!
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!
Top Fundraising Areas!
See where Raiders are giving across campus on Giving Day!
| Rank | Group | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student Clubs and Organizations | 42 |
| 2 | Academics | 31 |
| 3 | Fund for MSOE | 26 |
| 4 | Athletics | 20 |
| 5 | Scholarships | 17 |
| 6 | Campus Experience | 16 |
| 7 | STEM Programming | 5 |
| 8 | Parent and Family Fund | 0 |
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Global Challenge - Unlock up to $75,000 for the Fund for MSOE
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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Senior Class Gift
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!
Upcoming Events
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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!
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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!
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!
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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 Donor
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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 Donor
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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!
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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 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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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!
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Past Events
Faculty and Staff – Let’s Come Together! Complete
But you can still make a gift!
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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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Help us unlock a $75,000 reward!