Challenges
Make your gift go further! Participate in any of the challenges below and help earn bonus monies for your favorite college, program or fund.
MSU Federal Credit Union
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union has been a valued partner of Michigan State University for more than 80 years. During that time, MSUFCU has supported hundreds of MSU initiatives and events, from arts engagement and education programs to MSU employee recognition programs. This year, MSUFCU wants to inspire others to support MSU so they have stepped up once again to be the official 2025 Give Green Day sponsor. To encourage others to make a gift on Tuesday, March 11, MSUFCU has committed $100,000 in matching funds to be used during special giving challenges on Give Green Day.
“MSUFCU is proud to partner with MSU during Give Green Day this year. We hope to encourage giving from others who will come alongside and invest in the programs, services and scholarships that support students in areas of greatest need and significant impact.”
— April Clobes, President & CEO MSUFCU
President Guskiewicz allocated an additional $100,000 to further leverage MSUFCU's generous gift. So, the more others give, the more challenge money will be awarded! Follow #GiveGreenDay for announcements and ways to make your gift go further.
Pre Give Green Day Challenges
Social Challenges
| Date(s) | Challenge | Bonus $ | Winners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 17 - Mar. 9 |
Go Green! Go White! Challenge:
Share a photo wearing any MSU/Spartan gear or merch by 3/9 using #GGDmerch #GiveGreenDay, tagging @msualumni, and name the project or fund you want to win a $500 bonus. (Make sure the post is public!) |
$500 |
Jean Rowley
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| Mar. 3 - Mar. 9 |
TELL & TAG CHALLENGE:
Comment on the Give Green Day video post on Instagram (go.msu.edu/tell-tag-25) telling what fund you plan to support on Give Green Day and tag two friends (five $100 bonus winners). See funds: go.msu.edu/tell-ggd-25 Sponsored by: MSUFCU |
$100 |
Anna Davis
Aubrey
Kendra Cleary
Martha Zehnder Kaczynski
Maureen
|
Give Green Day Challenges (all challenge times are in ET)
Giving Challenges
| Time | Challenge | Bonus $ | Winners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am - 10:59 pm |
“I GAVE” CHALLENGE:
Make a gift and share the Sparty picture from the thank you page. Use #iGave, #GiveGreenDay, tag @msualumni and the name of the project or fund you want to win. One randomly drawn winner earns $500 bonus. (Make sure the post is public!) |
$500 |
David Mott
|
| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
CROWDPOWER TOP 10 CHALLENGE:
The top 10 CrowdPower projects with the most first-time donors on Give Green Day earn $500 bonus. See CrowdPower projects: go.msu.edu/ggd-top-10 |
$500 | TBA |
| 12:00 am - 9:00 pm |
DISTANCE CHALLENGE:
Gift farthest from East Lansing campus earns $250 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 |
Laura Pires
|
| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
FIRST GIFT CHALLENGE:
First gift at midnight (ET) earns $250 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 |
Ken Beer
|
| 12:00 am - 11:59 am |
FIRST INTERNATIONAL GIFT CHALLENGE:
First gift from an international donor made on Give Green Day earns $250 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 |
Anna Gavino
|
| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
FIRST STUDENT GIFT CHALLENGE:
First gift from a current MSU student earns $250 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 |
Lillian Alstrom
|
| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
GOAL MET CHALLENGE:
MSU college or program projects featured on givingday.msu.edu that meet their goal earn $1,000 bonus. |
$1000 | TBA |
| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
JOIN THE CROWD CHALLENGE:
The top 20 CrowdPower projects with the most gifts on Give Green Day earn $500 bonus. See CrowdPower projects: go.msu.edu/ggd-crowd |
$500 | TBA |
| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
MSU'S BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE:
1,855th gift made on Give Green Day earns $250 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 |
Rosemary O'Malley Hoye
|
| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
STUDENTS STEP-UP CHALLENGE:
The top 10 funds with the most student gifts on Give Green Day earn $500 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$500 | TBA |
Matching Challenges
| Time | Challenge | Bonus $ | Winners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
ALL GIFTS MATCH CHALLENGE:
Times to be announced. All gifts matched 1:1 up to $250 per donor, until matching funds are exhausted. |
$250 | TBA |
| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
MSU FACULTY & STAFF MATCH CHALLENGE:
All MSU faculty and staff who make their first gift to Michigan State University will have their gifts matched 2:1 up to $250, until matching funds are exhausted. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 | TBA |
| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
MSU PARENT MATCH CHALLENGE:
All first-time gifts from parents of a current MSU student matched 2:1 up to $250, until matching funds are exhausted. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 | TBA |
| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
STUDENT MATCH CHALLENGE:
All student gifts matched 2:1 up to $250, until matching funds are exhausted. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 | TBA |
Photo Challenges
| Time | Challenge | Bonus $ | Winners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 am - 5:00 pm |
MSU THROWBACK CHALLENGE:
Share a throwback photo from your time at MSU. Use #GGDPhoto, #GiveGreenDay, tag @msualumni and the name of the project or fund you want to win a $500 bonus. Two photos will win. (Make sure the post is public!) |
$500 |
Craig Rowley
Kevin Swanquist
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| 6:00 am - 5:00 pm |
SPARTAN BABY CHALLENGE:
Share a photo of your baby (or fur baby) decked out in their green & white. Use #GGDPhoto, #GiveGreenDay, tag @msualumni and the name of the project or fund you want to win a $500 bonus. Two photos will win. (Make sure the post is public!) |
$500 |
Erin Minar
Sara Curts
|
| 6:00 am - 5:00 pm |
SPARTAN FAMILY CHALLENGE:
Share a photo of you and your current MSU student on campus or in your favorite green & white gear. Use #GGDPhoto, #GiveGreenDay, tag @msualumni, and the name of the project or fund you want to win a $500 bonus. Two photos will win. (Make sure the post is public!) |
$500 |
Lisa Lulaj
Tabbatha Collier
|
Hourly Challenges
| Time | Challenge | Bonus $ | Winners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am - 8:59 am |
FIRST-TIME DONOR CHALLENGE:
Two winners randomly selected from all first-time gifts between 8–9 a.m. ET earn $250 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 |
Isabella Najera
Rixta Schaefer
|
| 9:00 am - 9:59 am |
MSU FACULTY & STAFF CHALLENGE:
The college or program with the most MSU faculty & staff gifts between 9–10 a.m. ET earns $1,000 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$1000 |
College of Natural Science Student Emergency Fund
|
| 11:00 am - 11:59 am |
YOUNG ALUMNI CHALLENGE:
The college or program with most young alumni gifts (grad years 2014 – 2024) between 11 a.m.–11 noon ET earns $1,000 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$1000 |
REC Sports Competitive Cheer Club
|
| 12:00 pm - 12:59 pm |
STUDENT CHALLENGE:
The college or program with the most student gifts between 12 noon–1 p.m. ET earns $1,000 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$1000 |
Rowing
|
| 2:00 pm - 2:59 pm |
MOST GIFTS CHALLENGE:
College or program with most gifts between 2–3 p.m. ET earns $1,000 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$1000 |
Field Hockey
|
| 4:00 pm - 4:59 pm |
FIRST-TIME DONOR CHALLENGE:
Two winners randomly selected from all first-time gifts between 4–5 p.m. ET earn $250 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 |
Mary Kuebler
Meg Hughes
|
| 6:00 pm - 6:59 pm |
MOST SPARTAN PARENT GIFTS CHALLENGE:
The college or program with the most gifts from parents of a current MSU student between 6–7 p.m. ET earns $1,000 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$1000 |
REC Sports Competitive Cheer Club
|
| 9:00 pm - 9:59 pm |
FIRST-TIME DONOR CHALLENGE:
Two winners randomly selected from all first-time gifts between 9–10 p.m. ET earn $250 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 |
Justin Abdelkader
Karen Skinner
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