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Matches and Challenges

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Past Events

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Athletics Dollars Raised
Dollars Raised by Donors to Athletics! This includes matches and challenge dollars!
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 RAF - Men's Soccer $40,271.00
2 RAF - Men's Hockey $33,394.00
3 RAF - Men's Wrestling $17,620.00
4 RAF - Men's Baseball $17,550.00
5 RAF - Women's Hockey $15,850.00
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Men's Athletics Leaderboard Challenge
Thanks to current parents Jim and Shelley Diffley, and an anonymous donor, the men's athletic team with the most donors will receive a $1,500 bonus. Second place will earn $1,000, third place will receive $750, fourth place will earn $500, fifth place will secure $250, and teams in sixth through tenth place will each receive an additional $200 for their team!
Rank Prize Team Donors
1 $1,500 RAF - Men's Soccer 208
2 $1,000 RAF - Men's Hockey 200
3 $750 RAF - Men's Baseball 99
4 $500 RAF - Men's Swimming & Diving 77
5 $250 RAF - Men's Volleyball 72
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See who supports MSOE!
Which MSOE affiliates are making the largest impact on Giving Day?
What is your affiliation to MSOE?
Rank Answer Donors
1 Parent or Family 1,035
2 Current MSOE Student 495
3 Friend 369
4 Alumni 336
5 Faculty or Staff 304
6 Graduating MSOE Senior 85
7 WMSE Donor 8
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$100,000
Global Challenge - Unlock up to $100,000 for the Fund for MSOE
Today your gift can make an even bigger impact. ANY GIFT TO ANY AREA will count towards our global unlocking challenge for the Fund for MSOE. Alumni Dick Sanquini '59, Neal Wunderlich '73, '74 and Dwight '90 and Dian Diercks are challenging the MSOE community to come together and support your passion. For every 100 donors, $20,000 will be unlocked for the Fund for MSOE up to $100,000. That means if we get 500 unique donors the entire day to any fund then the Fund for MSOE will be granted an extra $100,000!
500 / 500 Donors
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Faculty and Staff – Let’s Come Together!
Thanks to a generous matching gift from President John Walz and Moira Walz, faculty and staff gifts to any area will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,500! Make your gift today and double your impact!
$2,500 MATCHED
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POWER HOUR! Between 6:00 - 7:00 AM CST
Rise and shine, Raiders! Thanks to a generous matching gift, any gifts of $1,000 or less made to ANY area between 6:00 – 7:00 AM CST will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000! Start your day by making a difference — your impact will go twice as far!
$5,000 MATCHED
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2
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POWER HOUR! Between 4:00 - 5:00 PM CST
Keep the energy up! Thanks to a generous matching gift, any gifts of $1,000 or less made to ANY area between 4:00 – 5:00 PM will be matched dollar for dollar up to $6,500! Make the most of your afternoon and double your impact!
$6,500 MATCHED
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$2,500
100 Donors Unlocks $2,500 for the Parent and Family Fund
Current MSOE parents Jim and Shelley Diffley are challenging their fellow parents. Gifts made by 100 parent donors to ANY fund will unlock an additional $2,500 in support to the Parent and Family Fund.
100 / 100 Donors
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$1,000
140 Donors to the Men's Soccer team unlocks an additional $7,000 in support!
Kick it to victory! When 140 unique donors support men’s soccer, an additional $7,000 will be unlocked for the team. This match is generously sponsored by current parents Kurt and Mary Schwenke, friend of MSOE Mike Honkamp, and an anonymous alum and current parent. Join the challenge today!
140 / 140 Donors
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$10,000
50 Donors to Men's Hockey will Unlock an Additional $10,000
$10,000 Unlocked for Men's Hockey!
50 / 50 Donors
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$1,000
30 Donors to Women's Softball Unlocks an Additional $1000
Pitch in for Softball! Thanks to Badger Bus Company and an anonymous donor, when 30 unique donors give to Women’s Softball, an extra $1,000 will be unlocked to support the team! Let’s hit it out of the park—every gift counts!
30 / 30 Donors
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$1,000
20 Donors to Women's Lacrosse Unlocks an Additional $1,000
Score Big for Women's Lacrosse! Thanks to Burghardt Sporting Goods, when 20 unique donors give to Women’s Lacrosse, an extra $1,000 will be unlocked to support the team! Let’s make it happen—every gift counts!
20 / 20 Donors
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$10,000
20 Donors to Men's Basketball will unlock $10,000
Power Up Men’s Basketball! An anonymous donor will unlock $10,000 when 20 unique donors give to Men’s Basketball! Let’s make it happen—every gift counts!
20 / 20 Donors
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$5,000
20 Donors to Men's Wrestling Unlocks an Additional $5,000
Alumnus Matthew Olsen '11 is challenging 20 alumni, faculty, staff and friends to make a gift to the Men's Wrestling team to unlock an additional $5,000 of support for the program.
20 / 20 Donors
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$1,000
20 Donors to Men's Cross Country/ Track and Field Unlocks an Additional $1,000
Go the distance for Men’s Cross Country & Track! Thanks to Burghardt Sporting Goods, when 20 unique donors give to Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field, an extra $1,000 will be unlocked to support the team! Let’s cross the finish line together—every gift counts!
20 / 20 Donors
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$1,500
10 Donors Unlocks an Additional $1,500 to Men's Golf
Swing for success! When 10 unique donors support Men’s Golf, The James Family will contribute an additional $1,500 to the team. Join the challenge today!
10 / 10 Donors
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$1,000
10 Donors Unlocks an Additional $1,000 to Men's Swimming and Diving
Jump in and support the team! Thanks to an anonymous donor, when 10 unique donors give to Men’s Swimming and Diving, an extra $1,000 will be unlocked to support the team!
10 / 10 Donors
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$1,000
10 Donors Unlocks an Additional $1,000 to the MSOE Fencing Club
En Garde for Success! When the first 5 unique donors support the MSOE Fencing Club, $500 will be unlocked. When 5 more donors contribute (for a total of 10), another $500 will be unlocked, bringing the total to $1,000. This match is generously sponsored by MSOE alumnus Eric Waydick ’03, ’16. Join the challenge today and help us cross the finish line!
10 / 10 Donors
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$200
5 Donors Unlocks $200 for Women's Club Volleyball
Serve up support for MSOE Club Volleyball! Thanks to current MSOE parents Jim and Shelley Diffley, when 5 unique donors give to Women's Club Volleyball, an extra $200 will be unlocked to support for the team!
5 / 5 Donors
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$200
5 Donors Unlocks $200 for Club Baseball
Step up to the plate for MSOE Club Baseball! Thanks to current MSOE parents Jim and Shelley Diffley, when 5 unique donors give to Club Baseball, an extra $200 will be unlocked to support for the team!
5 / 5 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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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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Women's Athletics Leaderboard Challenge
Thanks to alumna Stephanie Johnson '00, the women's athletic team with the most donors will receive a $1,500 bonus. Second place will earn $1,000, third place will receive $750, fourth place will earn $500, fifth place will secure $250, and teams in sixth through tenth place will each receive an additional $200 for their team!
Rank Prize Team Donors
1 $1,500 RAF - Women's Basketball 132
2 $1,000 RAF - Women's Volleyball 127
3 $750 RAF - Women's Lacrosse 94
4 $500 RAF - Women's Hockey 89
5 $250 RAF - Women's Soccer 78
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Alumni Challenge!!
Thanks to a generous matching gift from an anonymous donor, gifts made by alumni to any area will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000! Make your gift today and double your impact!
$10,000 MATCHED
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MSOE Athletics Matching Challenge
Double the support for Athletics. Thanks to a generous matching gift from Regent and alumna Kathy Ruehlow '72, gifts to the Raider Athletic Fund or any varsity athletic team or club sport will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000.
$50,000 MATCHED
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Senior Giving Challenge!
Calling all Seniors! The Alumni Association Board is stepping up to support the Class of 2025 by matching all senior gifts—dollar for dollar, up to $1,500! With 100% of the board participating, this is a unique opportunity to make an even greater impact. Your gift can support the area of campus that has shaped your journey, whether it’s a student organization, academic program, athletics or another cause that means the most to you. Make your gift today and double your impact as you leave your legacy at MSOE!
$1,500 MATCHED
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POWER HOUR! Between 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST
Fuel up and give back! Thanks to a generous matching gift, any gifts made of $1,000 or less to ANY area between 12:00 – 1:00 PM CST will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000! Take a break, make an impact, and double your difference!
$5,000 MATCHED
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2
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POWER HOUR! Between 9:00 - 10:00 PM CST
Night owls, this one’s for you! Thanks to a generous matching gift, any gifts of $1,000 or less made to ANY area between 9:00 – 10:00 PM will be matched dollar for dollar up to $6,000! End the day strong and double your impact!
$6,000 MATCHED
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$5,000
100 Student Donors Unlocks $5,000 for the Student Persistence Fund
MSOE alumnus Dan Grubba '11 is challenging students to make an impact! When 100 students give to ANY area, it will unlock an additional $5,000 in support for the Student Persistence Fund.
100 / 100 Donors
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$1,000
50 Donors to Women's Ice Hockey Unlocks and Additional $1,000!
Skate into action for MSOE Women’s Ice Hockey! When 50 unique donors give to the team, an anonymous supporter will unlock an additional $1,000 to power our players through the season. Every gift brings us closer to the goal—let’s make it happen together!
50 / 50 Donors
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$5,000
30 Donors Unlocks an Additional $5,000 to Men's Rowing
Rowing for Success! When 30 unique donors support the MSOE Men’s Rowing Team, an additional $5,000 will be unlocked for the team. This match is generously sponsored by MSOE Regent and alumnus Kendall Breunig '78, '79. Join the challenge today!
30 / 30 Donors
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$5,000
30 Donors Unlocks an Additional $5,000 to Women's Basketball
Take on the challenge! When 30 unique donors give to the Women’s Basketball program, alumna Stephanie Johnson '00 and unlock an additional $5,000 in support! Help us drive toward victory—make your gift today!
30 / 30 Donors
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$1,000
30 Unique Donors to Women's Soccer Unlocks and Additional $1,000!
Help Women's Soccer kick-start their fundraising! Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, when 30 unique donors give to MSOE Women's Soccer, and additional $1,000 will be unlocked for the team!
30 / 30 Donors
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$5,000
20 Donors Unlocks an Additional $5,000 to Men's Baseball
Step up to the plate! Thanks to an anonymous donor, when 20 unique donors give to men’s baseball, an extra $5,000 will be unlocked to support the team!
20 / 20 Donors
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$1,500
20 Donors to Women's Volleyball Unlocks an Additional $1,500
Serve up support! Thanks to an anonymous donor, when 20 unique donors give to Women’s Volleyball, an extra $1,500 will be unlocked to support the team!
20 / 20 Donors
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$1,000
10 Donors to Women's Rowing Unlocks an Additional $1,000!
When 10 donors make a gift to the Women's Rowing Team, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked—thanks to a generous anonymous donor!
10 / 10 Donors
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$1,000
10 Donors Unlocks an Additional $1,000 to Women's Swimming and Diving
Dive in and make a difference! Thanks to an anonymous donor, when 10 unique donors give to Women’s Swimming and Diving, an extra $1,000 will be unlocked to support the team!
10 / 10 Donors
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$300
10 Donors Unlocks $300 for the MSOE Dance Team
Support MSOE Dance Team with every step! Thanks to current MSOE parents Jim and Shelley Diffley, when 10 unique donors give to the MSOE Dance Team, an extra $300 will be unlocked to support for the team!
10 / 10 Donors
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$200
5 Donors Unlocks $200 for Men's Club Soccer
Kick in support for MSOE Club Soccer! Thanks to current MSOE parents Jim and Shelley Diffley, when 5 unique donors give to Men's Club Soccer, an extra $200 will be unlocked to support for the team!
5 / 5 Donors
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$200
5 Donors Unlocks $200 for Men's Club Hockey
Hit the ice for Men's Club Hockey! Thanks to current MSOE parents Jim and Shelley Diffley, when 5 unique donors give to Men's Club Hockey, an extra $200 will be unlocked to support for the team!
5 / 5 Donors
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$200
5 Donors Unlocks $200 for Men's Club Basketball
Shoot for success with MSOE Club Basketball! Thanks to current MSOE parents Jim and Shelley Diffley, when 5 unique donors give to Men's Club Basketball, an extra $200 will be unlocked to support for the team!
5 / 5 Donors
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Giving Day Cash Cab!
Thanks to the generosity of members of MSOE's leadership team — Dr. Eric Baumgartner, Executive VP of Academics, and Annmarie Baumgartner; Saj Thachenkary, VP of Marketing and Community Engagement; and Dr. Dan Bergen, Senior Advisor to the President — Giving Day just got even more exciting! Flag down the roaming golf cart around campus for a ride to and from class! While aboard, participate in MSOE trivia for a chance to win money toward your preferred campus area!
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Scholarships
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STEM Programming

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