2026 GVSU Day of Giving

2,159
Donors
$274,991
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This campaign ended on March 27, 2026, but you can still make a gift to Grand Valley State University by clicking here!
About

Thank you for making GVSU's Day of Giving a success! 

This year, more donors gave than ever before, and for the first time, we saw donors from all 50 states! 🎉 Together, you helped create more opportunities, expand resources, and support the students who make Grand Valley what it is.

The campaign is now closed, but you can go here if you wish to make an online gift.

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Incentives
Donors who give $30 can receive a pair of GVSU socks, exclusive to Day of Giving. Donors must opt-in to receive a pair.
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Parent icon13%Parents
Friends icon11%Friends
Suitcase icon1%Retirees
Gradhat icon26%Alumni
Suitcase icon22%Faculty/Staff
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Advocates

Community Advocates

Generated 949 clicks and 127 gifts, totaling $11,691

Shannon Dale

Generated 174 clicks and 43 gifts, totaling $2,690

Annukka Thelen

Generated 30 clicks and 21 gifts, totaling $730

Jenny Hall-Jones

Generated 25 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $1,470
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Jenny Hall-Jones

Generated 25 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $1,470
Offered a $1,000 match

Katrina Begrow

Generated 97 clicks and 11 gifts, totaling $900

Myles

Generated 73 clicks and 8 gifts, totaling $530

Kristen Krueger-Corrado

Generated 62 clicks and 8 gifts, totaling $880

Elinor Edlund

Generated 19 clicks and 7 gifts, totaling $1,015

Katelyn Lowman

Generated 26 clicks and 6 gifts, totaling $390

Events
Updates
The Laker Marching Band is grateful for support on Day of Giving!

69 days ago by Anna Davis
Student Senate rocking the Day of Giving shirts!

69 days ago by Katrina Begrow
Thanks for stopping by our campus events!

Thank you to the students, faculty and staff who stopped by one of our on-campus events today. 💙

69 days ago by Anna Davis
Support Esports during their 12-hour livestream!

The GVSU Esports Club will be doing a 12-hour livestream from noon until midnight on Day of Giving. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@gvsuesports

69 days ago by Anna Davis
Swim-a-Thon tomorrow!

The Swim Club is putting their own spin on Day of Giving with a Swim-a-Thon, running tomorrow, March 25 from 8-10 p.m.


71 days ago by Anna Davis
Day of Giving - Less than one week away!

Day of Giving is coming next Thursday, and our Northern Michigan team is ready! Consider supporting the Northern Michigan Access Fund to help Lakers in their educational pursuits. 

75 days ago by Anna Davis