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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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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!

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See who supports MSOE!

Which MSOE affiliates are making the largest impact on Giving Day?

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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.

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MSOE Student Orgs 1:1 Matching Challenge

Thanks to a generous matching gift from Regent and Alumnus Neal Wunderlich '73, '74, gifts made towards any student organization or club will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000 on MSOE Giving Day.

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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! This is your chance to give back to the area of campus that has shaped your journey, whether it’s a student organization, academic program, athletics, or another cause that resonates with you. Make your gift today and double your impact as you leave your legacy at MSOE!

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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 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!

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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 made to ANY area between 9:00 – 10:00 PM will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000! End the day strong and double your impact!

$5,000

30 Donors to CAECM Unlocks $5,000 for the Department

Help us reach 30 unique donors to the CAECM Department to unlock an additional $5,000 in support. This challenge is made possible thanks to CAECM alumnus Gene '94 and Kristen Sheedy.

30 Donor Goal

$1,000

10 Donors to HSSC Unlocks $1,000 for the Department

Step up to the challenge! Alumnus Dan Dornbrook '93 is challenging 10 alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to make a gift to the Humanities, Social Science, and Communication Department to unlock an additional $1,000 in support!

10 Donor Goal

$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!

20 Donor Goal

$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 Donor Goal

$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 Donor Goal

$500

10 Donors Unlocks an Additional $1,000 to the MSOE Fencing Club

En Garde for Success! When 10 unique donors support the MSOE Fencing Club, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked for the team. This match is generously sponsored by MSOE alumnus Eric Waydick ’03, ’16. Join the challenge today and help us cross the finish line!

5 Donor Goal

$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 Donor Goal

$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 Donor Goal

$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 Donor Goal

$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 Donor Goal

$2,000

25 Donors to the Humanitarian Engineering Club unlocks $10,000 for the program

Professor Doug Stahl's passion stems from his experience with this group from 2005 to 2023. He shares, "I had the privilege of guiding MSOE's top students in civil infrastructure projects in Guatemala. Though the group's name changed, their dedication to quality work and collaboration remained constant. In tribute to the students, mentors, Guatemalan staff, and volunteers I worked with, I'm delighted to support MSOE's Humanitarian Engineering Club with an unlock challenge of $10,000." This means that for every 5 donors, $2,000 will be unlocked for the Humanitarian Engineering Club up to $10,000!

5 Donor Goal

$500

Unlock $500 for WMSE Radio Station

Bob "The Dot" Schober '83 alumnus and avid fan of WMSE, is calling out to all of his fellow station fans. 15 donors to WMSE will unlock an additional $500 in support for our favorite radio station.

15 Donor Goal

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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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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!

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MSOE Student Orgs Leaderboard

Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Mia Alexander-Snow and VP of University of Advancement, Jeff Snow, the student organization with the most donors will receive a $500 bonus. Second place will earn $400, third place will receive $300, fourth place will earn $200, and groups in fifth through tenth place will each receive an additional $100 for their student org!

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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!

100 Donor Goal

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STEM Programming 1:1 Matching Challenge

Helen Bechthold, a dedicated and passionate student, is matching every dollar donated to the MSOE STEM Center—up to $5,000! That means your gift goes twice as far to support hands-on STEM learning for all K-12 students, giving them the opportunity to explore, create, and get hooked on STEM. Give now and double your impact!

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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!

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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 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!

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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 made to ANY area between 4:00 – 5:00 PM will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000! Make the most of your afternoon and double your impact!

$2,500

30 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 30 parent donors to ANY fund will unlock an additional $2,500 in support to the Parent and Family Fund.

30 Donor Goal

$3,000

30 Donors to ECBE Unlocks $3,000 for the Department

Help us reach 30 unique donors to the EECS Department to unlock an additional $3,000 in support. This challenge is made possible thanks to alumnus and current parents Craig '88 and Deanna Conaty whose daughter is attending MSOE and studying in the ECBE Department.

30 Donor Goal

$5,000

10 Donors to Rader School of Business Unlocks $5,000 for the Department

Honor the legacy of Dr. Kimbel A. Nap ’72 by making a gift to the Rader School of Business! When we reach 10 unique donors, an additional $5,000 will be unlocked thanks to the generosity of Elaine Nap.

10 Donor Goal

$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 $1,000 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 Donor Goal

$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 Donor Goal

$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 Donor Goal

$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 Donor Goal

$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 Donor Goal

$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 Donor Goal

$200

5 Donors Unlocks $200 for Men'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 Men's Club Volleyball, an extra $200 will be unlocked to support for the team!

5 Donor Goal

$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 Donor Goal

$2,500

15 Donors to the SAE Baja Team unlocks an additional $2,500 in support

Thanks to alumnus Joe Rencis '78, '80, when 15 unique donors give to the MSOE Baja SAE team, an extra $2,500 will be unlocked to drive the team forward!

15 Donor Goal

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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!

Participating Groups

Parent and Family Fund

Scholarships

Student Clubs and Organizations

STEM Programming

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