2026 Giving Day has ended!
2026 Giving Day
Campus Experience
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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
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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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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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