Giving Day 2023

1,878
Donors
104% of 1,800 Donor goal
$1,085,385
Donated
This campaign ended on April 13, 2023, but you can still make a gift to Wayne State University by clicking here!
Center for Latino/a & Latin American Studies
65% 7 Donorscampaign ended$650 Donated
College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts
260% 90 Donorsfunded$52,180 Donated
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
123% 123 Donorsfunded$33,029 Donated
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
135% 21 Donorsfunded$33,770 Donated
C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development
62% 67 Donorscampaign ended$9,445 Donated
Detroit Radio Information Service
326% 17 Donorsfunded$3,260 Donated
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
106% 53 Donorsfunded$14,605 Donated
Helping Individuals Go Higher (HIGH) Program
1100% 9 Donorsfunded$11,005 Donated
Mike Ilitch School of Business Student Challenge
145% 35 Donorsfunded$10,941 Donated
Matches
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An Anonymous DonorIsmail Hader matched $50

An Anonymous DonorAnonymous matched $500

An Anonymous DonorOrganization of Black Alumni matched $750

An Anonymous DonorAnonymous matched $1,000

An Anonymous DonorAnonymous matched $1,000

An Anonymous DonorStudent Nurses Association matched $1,000

An Anonymous DonorDean Virginia Kleist matched $1,000

An Anonymous DonorDean Laurie Lauzon Clabo matched $1,000

An Anonymous DonorInterim Dean Tom Walker matched $1,200

An Anonymous DonorEngineering Alumni Council matched $2,000

An Anonymous DonorDr. Patricia Wren and Dr. Tricia Miranda-Hartsuff matched $2,000

An Anonymous DonorMonica Brockmeyer & Ken Bernard matched $3,000

An Anonymous DonorMike Ilitch School of Business Alumni Council matched $3,000

An Anonymous DonorCollege of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts Board of Visitors matched $5,000

An Anonymous DonorDr. Bob Pettapiece '80 matched $5,000

An Anonymous DonorWSU Press Board of Visitors matched $5,000

An Anonymous DonorCollege of Nursing Board of Visitors matched $6,000

An Anonymous DonorDiane Levine, MD & Donald Levine matched $10,000

An Anonymous DonorGreg and Patty Wernette matched $25,000

An Anonymous DonorDavid and Julie Ripple matched $25,000

An Anonymous DonorBob and Jeri Kelch matched $30,000

An Anonymous DonorSchool of Medicine Board of Governors matched $50,000
Challenges
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An Anonymous DonorCurtis Kratt gave $100 because 30 donors made a gift in 0 days

An Anonymous DonorAnonymous gave $1,000

An Anonymous DonorDean Laurie Lauzon Clabo gave $2,000

An Anonymous DonorWSU Development and Alumni Affairs DEI Committee gave $2,100

An Anonymous DonorDean Stephanie Hartwell gave $2,500

An Anonymous DonorDr. Margaret E. Winters and Dr. Geoffrey S. Nathan gave $10,000

An Anonymous DonorMarion Ringe ’70, M.A. ‘77 gave $25,000

An Anonymous DonorFred and Sue Sievert gave $30,000

An Anonymous DonorSean Werdlow gave $100,000
Incentives
Generate 300 Gifts
Only 1 left!
The advocate that has the highest number of donors at the end of Giving Day 2023 will win a timeless, green Wayne State crewneck sweatshirt!

Generate 200 Gifts
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The advocate that has the second highest number of donors at the end of Giving Day 2023 will win a tailgate package, including a plush green and gold blanket with Wayne State shield logo to keep you warm and a set of koozies for your drink of choice!

Generate 100 Gifts
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The advocate with the third highest number of donors at the end of Giving Day 2023 will win a white Wayne State Warriors tumbler - for all of your hydration needs!
About

Giving Day is on!

This is your day to support the areas and causes at Wayne State that mean the most to you.

You can support our amazing students, brilliant faculty, groundbreaking research and critical urban programs, which move Detroit and our world forward.

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL: Make your gift today and be counted. Gifts of any amount to any fund count. Choose from opportunities that support school or college programs and projects, groundbreaking research or university initiatives in diversity and inclusion.

UNLOCK MATCHES AND CHALLENGES: Your gift can help unlock more than 20 matches and challenges throughout the day. Take a look at the matches and challenges to learn how you can increase your impact!

BE AN ADVOCATE: Sign up to become an advocate and help spread the word with #GiveGreenBeGold. As an advocate, you'll be a cheerleader for Giving Day 2023, amplifying our reach by encouraging your friends and networks to join you in supporting Wayne State!

Warrior generosity makes our impact stronger. Your choice to give fuels the collective momentum that propels us to greater heights each year.

#GiveGreenBeGold

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Updates
Thank you!

Giving Day 2023 was one month ago, but we are still blown away by the incredible impact of our Warrior community. Thank you to everyone who supported Wayne State's amazing students, groundbreaking research and critical urban programs.

136 days ago by Alexandria Armstrong
We did it!!

Not only did we meet our goal of 1,800 donors for Giving Day 2023 - but we also raised more than $1 million for our amazing students, brilliant faculty, groundbreaking research and critical urban programs, which move Detroit and our world forward. 

We are blown away by your support! This is proof that Warrior generosity makes our impact stronger. 

Thank you!!!

#GiveGreenBeGold

163 days ago by Alexandria Armstrong
Let’s finish Warrior Strong!

Only a few hours left! 

Thank you to the many Warriors who have already made their Giving Day gift. 

Once you’ve made your gift, help us get to our goal of 1,800 donors by sharing your support on social media using #GiveGreenBeGold.

Don’t forget to check the leaderboards to see what our Warrior community has already accomplished!

#GiveGreenBeGold

163 days ago by Alexandria Armstrong
Matches and Challenges Met!

                                   

     

                        

                                                

 

Challenges:

✅ $100,000 was raised for the Mike Ilitch School of Business, unlocking a $100,000 from Sean Werdlow. 

✅ 100 gifts were made to the Mike Ilitch School of Business, unlocking a $30,000 gift from Fred and Sue Sievert. 

✅ 20 gifts were made to the President's Enhancement Fund, unlocking a $10,000 gift from Dr. Margaret E. Winters and Dr. Geoffrey S. Nathan.

✅ 50 donors gave to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, unlocking a $2,500 gift from Dean Stephanie Hartwell. 

✅ 100 donors gave to the College of Nursing, unlocking a gift of  $2,000 from Dean Laurie Lauzon Clabo.

✅ $1,000 was raised for the Ilitch Student Challenge, unlocking a $1,000 gift from an anonymous donor.


Matches: 

✅ David and Julie Ripple matched $25,000 to Athletics.

✅ Dr. Bob Pettapiece, 80 matched $5,000 to the Honors College Finish Line Endowment Fund.

✅ Engineering Alumni Council matched $2,000 to the 

College of Engineering Scholarship Fund.

✅ Dean Kleist matched $1,000 to the Ilitch Student Challenge. 

✅ An anonymous donor matched $1,000 to the Freer House and Garden.

✅ An anonymous donor matched $500 to Department of Urban Planning Internships.

164 days ago by Alexandria Armstrong
There’s still time to make your gift!

There’s still time to make your gift!

From student scholarships to hardship assistance, there are more than 80 programs, funds, areas and initiatives to choose from.

We are also just a few gifts away from unlocking thousands of matches and challenge dollars. 

You could be the person to help us finish Warrior Strong, by 11:59 p.m., (EDT)!

#GiveGreenBeGold

164 days ago by Alexandria Armstrong
It’s not too late to double your gift!

There are still matches and challenges available to increase the impact of your Giving Day gift. Here are a few close to the finish line: 

🔰 WSU Press Board of Visitors will match $1 per $1 donated to the WSU Press up to $5,000 - only $1,650 left to complete the match!

🔰 Dr. Bob Pettapiece '80 will match $1 per $1 donated to the Finish Line Endowment Fund up to $5,000 - only $1,735 left to complete the match!

🔰 6 donations to the President's Enhancement Fund are needed to unlock a generous $10,000 from Dr. Margaret E. Winters and Dr. Geoffrey S. Nathan.

Act now to take advantage of these special Giving Day match and challenge opportunities!


#GiveGreenBeGold 

164 days ago by Alexandria Armstrong
Challenge Met!

                       

✅ A gift of $2,100 to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives was unlocked from the WSU Development and Alumni Affairs DEI Committee!

164 days ago by Alexandria Armstrong
Matches Met!

                     

✅ Organization of Black Alumni have matched $750 to the Detroit High School Endowment.

✅ Dean Laurie Lauzon Clabo and the Student Nurses Association have matched $2,000 to the College of Nursing Gertrude E. Skelly Emergency Fund. 

✅ Interim Dean Tom Walker has matched $1,200 to the School of Information Sciences. 

164 days ago by Alexandria Armstrong
We're half way there!!

We're half way through Giving Day with just 12 hours left to give!

Now is a great time to check out our ongoing matches and challenges to see where you can make the most impact. 

#GiveGreenBeGold

164 days ago by Alexandria Armstrong
Go Warriors!!

It's 10:00 a.m. and W is already celebrating! We have over 820 donors - nearly 50% of our goal. We need 980 more donors to reach 1,800 donors.

Let's go, Warriors!

#GiveGreenBeGold

164 days ago by Alexandria Armstrong
It's time, Advocates!

Start sharing your unique giving link with your network via email, text, or social media.  

The top three advocates will win a prize!

Check the Advocate Leaderboard to check your progress. 


Not an Advocate yet? There's still time to sign up! 

How to Become an Advocate for Giving Day 2023:

Step 1: Create a GiveCampus account.  

Step 2: Before you start sharing, make sure you are logged in! We can only celebrate your hard work if we're able to tell it's you! And we do that by tracking outreach done when you're logged in to GiveCampus. 

Step 3: Visit our Advocacy Dashboard and take one - or all - of the steps listed to get started!

164 days ago by Alexandria Armstrong
It's Giving Day!!!


For the next 24 hours, Warriors across the globe will be working together to give back! Your generosity on Giving Day makes a difference all across campus. Show your support for the Warrior community with a gift to your area of choice!

#GiveGreenBeGold

164 days ago by Alexandria Armstrong

Affiliation Leaderboard
AffiliationDonorsRaised ($)
Alumni752$141,181
Parents38$5,320
Students52$6,180
Friends172$32,712
Faculty/Staff426$121,890
Class Year Leaderboard
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
19659$950
20290$0
19500$0
199912$4,740
198510$2,775
198014$2,935
196912$800
199113$5,902
198315$17,545
200913$1,125
19490$0
19626$736
196811$895
197112$2,470
197010$2,325
20068$535
197712$3,925
20128$1,075
198111$4,578
19969$3,400
19848$3,850
200313$1,445
19989$3,925
199311$6,425
201412$1,025
197620$2,030
19909$1,975
20236$500
200513$1,568
197316$4,475
200014$2,965
20106$980
198617$7,475
202015$1,855
20118$1,350
197916$2,475
19898$1,025
201311$1,075
197519$4,775
20240$0
202111$735
20086$1,027
200211$5,075
20049$750
19788$745
196310$2,050
19749$500
20187$915
19330$0
19440$0
198212$1,650
19976$800
19420$0
19360$0
19590$0
19380$0
19530$0
19400$0
19480$0
19270$0
19320$0
20250$0
19541$250
19450$0
19604$200
19667$810
19390$0
20320$0
20260$0
19520$0
19370$0
19552$250
19584$500
20310$0
19510$0
20280$0
19570$0
19470$0
20300$0
19643$525
19674$1,575
19430$0
20270$0
19350$0
19887$1,250
200710$1,312
19876$1,100
19728$11,300
19925$250
19280$0
19290$0
19612$500
19340$0
19410$0
19561$100
20017$675
19460$0
19957$3,925
19310$0
20225$300
19300$0
20197$325
20159$810
20177$603
19948$3,250
20167$360
Faculty & Staff Unit Leaderboard
UnitDonorsRaised ($)
School of Medicine29$15,210
Athletics9$1,775
Office of the President3$1,125
Marketing & Communications1$25
Computing & Information Technology20$1,275
Research12$1,785
College of Fine, Performing & Communication Arts10$2,250
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences55$8,806
Development & Alumni Affairs52$30,251
School of Social Work11$1,685
College of Education11$2,350
Irvin D. Reid Honors College12$6,635
University Libraries9$575
Mike Ilitch School of Business18$11,861
Provost & VP Academic Affairs10$1,650
Facilities Planning & Management4$575
WDET1$40
General Counsel1$200
Student Affairs5$725
Fiscal Operations1$50
Business Operations0$0
Secretary Board of Governors1$100
Educational Outreach1$75
VP Finance & Facilities Management0$0
Graduate School0$0
Purchasing0$0
School of Information Science2$300
Human Resources2$250
Faculty/Staff426$121,890
VP Health Affairs0$0
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences8$2,150
Research Support2$250
VP Economic Development9$2,675
College of Nursing9$3,300
Law School2$60
College of Engineering6$1,050
Internal Audit1$100
University Press3$225
Public Safety0$0
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Sean Werdlow
Gave $100,000 during a Challenge!
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School of Medicine Board of Governors
matched a total of $50,000
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Fred and Sue Sievert
Gave $30,000 during a Challenge!
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Bob and Jeri Kelch
matched a total of $30,000
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Greg and Patty Wernette
matched a total of $25,000
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David and Julie Ripple
matched a total of $25,000
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Marion Ringe ’70, M.A. ‘77
Gave $25,000 during a Challenge!
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generated 370 clicks and 68 gifts, totaling $13,813
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Diane Levine, MD
matched a total of $10,000
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Dr. Margaret E. Winters and Dr. Geoffrey S. Nathan
Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!