Viking Warrior Day 2025

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SAVE THE DATE FOR VIKING WARRIOR DAY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30

CELEBRATE THE IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPY

VWD25, our 8th annual day of giving, is an opportunity for the Viking community to celebrate the impact of philanthropy. Join us in the spirit of generosity to create a bright future for Salem State University and our students.

GIVE NOW

Make your gift today to support the people, places and programs at Salem State that matter most to you. Your generosity helps them adapt, thrive and grow. Together, we can make this Viking Warrior Giving Day the most impactful yet!

Show early bird support for Salem State's current priorities, scholarships or student support by making a gift now!

Are you Salem State Faculty or Staff? You can make your gift through SSU Payroll Deduction.

SHARE THE EXCITEMENT
Use your social media influence for good! Sign up as a Viking Warrior Day Social Media Ambassador and inspire others by sharing what you love about Salem State with your friends, family, and followers!

Share on social media with #VikingWarriorDay!
Help turn your state orange!
Rank State Gifts
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1854 Early Bird Challenge
The first $10,000 of giving made in the opening hours of VWD25 will be matched by the Gassett Schiller Family. Make a gift on April 30 between 5:06 pm and 11:59 pm, and your gift's impact will be doubled!
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Athletics Team Challenge
Show your Viking Spirit by supporting SSU athletic teams! Mark Amirault '84 will generously donate $1,854 to the General Athletic Fund when we reach 250 donors to our combined athletic teams.
250 Donor Goal
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Athletics Top Viking Team Challenge
Show your Viking Spirit by supporting SSU sports teams! The team with the most unique donors will win SSU team garments sponsored by the Alumni Association and Foundation!
Athletics Teams Challenge (15)
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Social Media Challenge
Show your Viking pride! It's VWD25 and we are calling out to the entire Salem State family to show your Viking Pride today by wearing SSU colors of Blue and Orange and your Viking swag. Post to social media for all to see with #vikingwarriorday.
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Senior Class gift fund
Graduating seniors give back! Join the VWD challenge and leave your mark on the Viking Community! With your senior class gift of $20.25+ you will support a first year student with your gift to the Senior Class Gift Fund. You will also receive the green cord of philanthropy to wear at commencement, recognizing your support. Contribute today and make a difference for future Vikings!
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Or you can contact us at vikingwarriorday@salemstate.edu.