Challenges
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.
Give Green Day Sponsor
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 sponsor of Give Green Day in 2026. To encourage others to make a gift on March 10, 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 |
TELL & TAG CHALLENGE:
Comment on the MSU Alumni Instagram Tell & Tag Challenge post by 3/9 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-26 Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$100 | TBA |
| Feb. 17 - Mar. 9 |
Video Challenge:
Share the Give Green Day video from the MSU Alumni Facebook or Instagram page by 3/9 using #GGDVideo and #GiveGreenDay and name the project or fund you want to win a $500 bonus. (Make sure the post is public!) Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$500 | TBA |
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!) Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$500 | TBA |
| 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 Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$500 | TBA |
| 12:00 am - 9:00 pm |
DISTANCE CHALLENGE:
Gift farthest from East Lansing campus earns $250 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 | TBA |
| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
FIRST GIFT CHALLENGE:
First gift at midnight (ET) earns $250 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 | TBA |
| 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 | TBA |
| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
FIRST STUDENT GIFT CHALLENGE:
First gift from a current MSU student earns $250 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 | 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-26 |
$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 | TBA |
| 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 |
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 | TBA |
| 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!) Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$500 | TBA |
| 6:00 am - 5:00 pm |
SPARTAN FAMILY CHALLENGE:
Share a photo of your family 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!) Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$500 | TBA |
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 | TBA |
| 9:00 am - 9:59 am |
MSU FACULTY & STAFF CHALLENGE:
The college, club or program with the most MSU faculty & staff gifts between 9–10 a.m. ET earns $1,000 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$1000 | TBA |
| 11:00 am - 11:59 am |
YOUNG ALUMNI CHALLENGE:
The college, club or program with the most young alumni gifts (grad years 2015 – 2025) between 11 a.m.–11:59 a.m. ET earns $1,000 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$1000 | TBA |
| 12:00 pm - 12:59 pm |
STUDENT CHALLENGE:
The college, club or program with the most student gifts between 12 noon–1 p.m. ET earns $1,000 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$1000 | TBA |
| 2:00 pm - 2:59 pm |
MOST GIFTS CHALLENGE:
The college, club or program with the most gifts between 2–3 p.m. ET earns $1,000 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$1000 | TBA |
| 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 | TBA |
| 6:00 pm - 6:59 pm |
MOST SPARTAN PARENT GIFTS CHALLENGE:
The college, club 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 | TBA |
| 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 | TBA |