Challenges
Make your gift go further! Participate in any of the challenge opportunities 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 2024 Give Green Day sponsor. To encourage others to make a gift on March 12, 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. 27 - Mar. 11 |
STUDENT TRIVIA CHALLENGE:
MSU Students can test their knowledge of all things MSU with a quiz! Five winners randomly selected for a $100 bonus to the fund of their choice. Check out the quiz here: go.msu.edu/ggd-trivia |
$100 |
David Green
Hannah Hurd
Prisha Patel
Reva Durr
Stephanie Lokinski
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| Feb. 27 - Mar. 11 |
TELL & TAG CHALLENGE:
Comment on the MSU Alumni Instagram Tell & Tag Challenge post (go.msu.edu/tell-ggd-24) 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 |
$100 |
Anthony Barash
Eli Flikkema
Paul Quirke
Samantha Weaver
Timika Reeves
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| Feb. 27 - Mar. 11 |
VIDEO CHALLENGE:
Share the Give Green Day video from the MSU Alumni Facebook or Instagram page by 3/11 using #GGDVideo and #GiveGreenDay and name the project or fund you want to win a $500 bonus. (Make sure the post is public!) |
$500 |
Aaron Moffett
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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 and #GiveGreenDay 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 |
Jeff Stout
|
| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
2023 Grads Challenge:
The fund with the most gifts from 2023 grads on Give Green Day earns a $1,000 bonus. |
$1000 |
REC Sports Competitive Cheer Club
|
| 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 |
CAPS
Collegiate Recovery Community
Diversity Research Network
Lucky Fund for Needy Animals
MSU Debate Team
MSU Student Food Bank
REC Sports Competitive Cheer Club
REC Sports Men's and Women's Fencing Club
REC Sports Men's Rugby Club
REC Sports Women's Lacrosse Club
|
| 12:00 am - 9:00 pm |
DISTANCE CHALLENGE:
Gift farthest from East Lansing campus earns $250 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 |
Colin McKenzie
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| 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
FIRST GIFT CHALLENGE:
First gift at 12 midnight (ET) earns $250 bonus. Sponsored by MSUFCU. |
$250 |
Gillian Croteau
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| 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 |
Gillian Croteau
|
| 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 |
AFRE Undergraduate Scholarship Fund
Collegiate Recovery Community
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) - Counseling Center
Department of Accounting and Information Systems
Diversity Research Network
E. James Potchen Radiology Healing Gardens Endowment
Hospitality Business Travel Fund
Lucky Fund for Needy Animals
Master of Public Health Student Support and Professional Development Expendable Fund
MSU Debate Team
MSU FAME-Fostering Academics and Mentoring Excellence
MSU Student Food Bank
REC Sports Competitive Cheer Club
REC Sports Men's and Women's Fencing Club
REC Sports Women's Lacrosse Club
SAE Formula Car Team
Survivor Emergency Fund
Thomas F. Wolff College of Engineering Undergraduate Student Activities Endowed Fund
Unconditional Love Fund
W. J. Beal Botanical Garden
|
| 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 |
Patrick Chiu
|
| 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 |
Cheerleading
College of Engineering
Field Hockey
Men's Tennis
REC Sports Competitive Cheer Club
REC Sports Women's Lacrosse Club
Rowing
STRIDE Center
Women's Soccer
Wrestling
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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 and #GiveGreenDay 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 |
Ceili Widmann
Krystal Barnett
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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 and #GiveGreenDay 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 |
Art Bukowski
Danielle Stenger
|
| 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 and #GiveGreenDay 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 |
Jennifer Oltersdorf
Reba Bloom
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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. |
$250 |
Scott Bancroft
Stephon Echols
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| 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 |
MSU Libraries
|
| 11:00 am - 11:59 am |
YOUNG ALUMNI CHALLENGE:
The college or program with most young alumni gifts (grad years 2013 – 2023) between 11 a.m.–12 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 |
REC Sports Competitive Cheer Club
|
| 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 |
Men's Ice 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. |
$250 |
Anonymous
Jessica Clemons
|
| 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. |
$250 |
Dean Shippey
Shelley Devereaux
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