Celebrate Gannon Day of Giving 2026

$525,800
Donated
105% of $500,000 goal
1,862
Donors
This campaign ended on April 27, 2026, but you can still make a gift to Gannon University by clicking here!

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About

A New Century Begins!

We have stepped boldly into our next century, a new era of possibilities, discoveries, and transformation. For over 100 years, Gannon has transformed lives, fueled innovation, and inspired communities. Now, it’s time to write the next chapter together.

This year our goals are bigger and bolder than before. We are calling upon the entire #GannonFamily to help us raise $500,000 from 1,500 donors.

We need YOU to help us get there.

Your gift today powers the next generation of students, leaders, and changemakers who will define Gannon’s future. Our legacy lives on through every act of generosity, every story yet to be written, and every student whose dream is to call Gannon home.

Be part of this exciting moment:

Make your gift today.

Create a challenge or offer a match to encourage others to give.

Every contribution is a powerful statement of belief in our mission, our students, and the future we’re shaping together.

Go Knights!

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Are you graduating in May? Make a gift of $15.00 to receive just the t-shirt. To receive a cord and t-shirt you must make a gift of $19.25.
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Are you graduating in May? Make a gift of $19.25 to receive t-shirt and cords.
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Are you graduating in May? Make a gift of $5.00 to receive just the cords. To receive cord and t-shirt you must make a gift of $19.25.
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Gannon Affiliation
Gannon Affiliation DonorsRaised ($)
Faculty/Staff143$24,210
Retirees16$2,781
Corporate Partner/Vendor 12$8,568
Villa Alumnae 18$10,824
Board of Trustees20$38,434
Alumni755$264,193
Parents253$27,031
Students183$3,737
Friends554$169,033
Gannon Students
Gannon StudentsDonorsRaised ($)
202713$235
202813$150
202910$148
2026135$3,057
20302$105
Designation
DesignationsDonorsRaised ($)
Mark E. Sitter Memorial Endowed "Power" Scholarship in Chemistry0$0
Student Emergency Fund 3$120
Rutkowski Family Scholarship1$2,500
Men's Wrestling Annual Scholarships105$17,471
Iwanenko Family Scholarship10$900
Center for Social Concerns4$540
The Residence Life Fund17$505
Men's Golf14$2,125
50th Writing Awards10$8,579
Women's Softball27$2,227
Black Student Union Fund10$511
Store U-Knighted11$434
Other60$23,029
Women’s Basketball Alumni Fund4$80
Alpha Phi Delta Endowed “Power” Scholarship0$0
OWB Endowment0$0
Wolves Club Scholarship0$0
Tau Kappa Epsilon Endowed “Power” Scholarship1$100
Men's Baseball33$7,630
Women's Acrobatics and Tumbling12$251
Women's Basketball 39$3,589
Career Closet75$11,133
Men's Water Polo17$935
Old Main Restoration Fund4$225
Men's Swimming32$2,154
Men's Basketball 49$5,860
The Ropski Green Initiatives Fund14$2,445
Women's Soccer34$2,795
Women's Water Polo55$2,129
CEB Dean's Excellence Fund8$414
Women's Cross Country53$2,342
Empowering Women in Business Scholarship9$141
Morosky Dean's Excellence Fund38$2,046
Campus Ministry29$5,815
Ruskin Campus Fund5$326
Ruskin Scholarship Fund0$0
Project NePTWNE9$2,760
Dr. David and MaryAnne Kozak Gannon READS Program Endowment0$0
Msgr. Addison Yehl and Delta Sigma Phi Endowed “Power” Scholarship6$627
Jaida Payne Memorial Fund1$1,000
Stauffer Scholarship0$0
Phi Sigma Sigma Endowed “Power” Scholarship0$0
Alternative Break Service Trips (ABST) 18$900
Women's Volleyball82$9,977
Women's Swimming33$3,640
Harry R. Stauffer Memorial Endowed Scholarship0$0
Schuster Theatre 4$135
Caroline Joy DiPlacido Giving Heart Memorial Endowment11$1,019
Women's Wrestling28$1,656
Athletics Greatest Needs3$55,100
WERG 90.5 FM4$100
Leadership Development & Campus Engagement2$100
The Green House2$120
Pi Kappa Alpha Endowed "Power" Scholarship 4$139
Fred & Carolyn Deverse Endowed Scholarship Fund0$0
Football18$4,882
Competitive Cheer and Competitive Dance 22$5,000
Men's Cross Country72$4,085
Men's Soccer45$8,725
Gannon Fund Annual Scholarships82$13,166
Women's Golf16$1,720
Erie-GAINS0$0
Women's Lacrosse 19$1,150
Club Hockey 65$21,736
Forquer Endowed "Power" Scholarship1$5,000
Gannon Fund - Greatest Needs555$172,133
Recreation and Wellness Center1$5,000
Gustafson, Carolyn End Power0$0
SHEIK Fraternity Endowed Scholarship Honoring Fr. Robert Susa0$0
Skuce Family Scholarship2$500
CHESS Dean's Excellence Fund3$190
Erin Gaydos Carlisle Endowed "Power" Scholarship in Occupational Therapy3$200
David J. Gustafson Biology "Power" Scholarship Endowment Fund0$0
The H.E.L.P. Fund0$0
Anthology of Erie Poets1$10
Applied Exercise Science Scholarship Fund3$55
Alumni Engagement Fund3$519
Sigma Sigma Sigma Abrielle Brynda Memorial Endowed “Power” Scholarship in Nursing2$350
Class Year
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
19450$0
200411$2,389
19390$0
199217$8,513
19625$55,650
19999$3,106
199117$3,640
198215$1,482
19571$5
202516$846
20246$439
20310$0
198711$36,664
20059$816
20087$777
19350$0
19460$0
20136$916
19490$0
20164$385
20033$175
197614$3,158
197113$762
19582$100
20290$0
198511$12,235
19897$619
198415$3,455
19410$0
19565$1,275
19957$1,964
198811$6,984
197415$2,143
202315$978
197320$2,163
19340$0
20208$390
19868$872
196823$21,418
19510$0
19520$0
19480$0
197013$637
20063$425
199710$15,861
201710$1,305
20124$202
20229$586
196917$3,901
199314$1,218
20271$21
202115$1,704
198312$5,252
202615$266
198117$5,683
196712$7,092
197812$2,316
196617$2,033
197521$3,696
201810$6,438
197918$5,803
20149$875
196512$2,738
198014$1,995
19986$1,174
20018$958
20300$0
20109$1,318
197713$1,281
19370$0
19320$0
19634$260
20118$473
19966$3,537
19602$63
20280$0
19440$0
20027$1,462
19551$50
200910$2,585
197215$2,870
199021$2,963
199410$2,460
19595$280
20157$730
20005$319
19649$1,068
20073$118
19430$0
19470$0
19400$0
19617$1,163
19330$0
19540$0
19360$0
19500$0
19420$0
19380$0
20198$792
19530$0
Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon35%Alumni
Friends icon27%Friends
Suitcase icon6%Faculty/Staff
Parent icon12%Parents
Book icon10%Students
Gradhat icon1%Villa Alumnae
Friends icon1%GU Retirees
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Community Advocates

Generated 548 clicks and 39 gifts, totaling $7,083

Kerri Makay

Generated 53 clicks and 10 gifts, totaling $937

Bill Bradley

Generated 119 clicks and 7 gifts, totaling $1,304

Brian Collingwood

Generated 34 clicks and 4 gifts, totaling $112

Mark Gaeta

Generated 1 click and 1 gift, totaling $250
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