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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

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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 Scholarships 1:1 Matching Challenge

Rise to the challenge! Alumnus Bill Edstrom '84 is inspiring alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to support students through a scholarship gift. All scholarship contributions will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000.

$10,000 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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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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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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Leaderboard

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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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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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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Participating Groups

Parent and Family Fund

Scholarships

Student Clubs and Organizations

STEM Programming

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