Penguin Day of Giving

Penguin Day of Giving is Youngstown State Athletics’ 24-hour celebration of Penguin pride, bringing together alumni, fans, families, friends and supporters to make an immediate impact on YSU student-athletes and their programs.

From noon on October 13 through noon on October 14, the Penguin community will come together with one shared purpose: to support our student-athletes and help provide the resources they need to succeed in competition, in the classroom and beyond.

This year, our goal is to inspire at least 4000 donors and raise $300,000 in just 24 hours.

Supporters can choose the team or area of YSU Athletics that means the most to them. Every gift matters, and participation is a major part of Penguin Day. When hundreds of Penguins give together, gifts of every size combine to make a significant difference.

Our Objectives

Penguin Day of Giving is designed to:

• Raise $300,000 in 24 hours to support YSU Athletics and our individual sport programs.
• Engage at least 4000 donors from across the Penguin community.
• Provide direct support for the needs and priorities of our student-athletes and teams.
• Reconnect former student-athletes and alumni with the programs they represented.
• Encourage student-athletes to share their stories and build relationships with those who support their programs.
• Create friendly competition among YSU teams through donor, fundraising and video challenges.
• Introduce new donors to YSU Athletics and strengthen relationships with existing supporters.
• Build a tradition of annual giving that will benefit Penguin student-athletes for years to come.

Penguin Day is about more than reaching a dollar goal. It is about participation, connection and demonstrating what can happen when the entire Penguin family comes together.

One Day. Every Team. Every Penguin.