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Match & Challenge Events

Double the impact of your gift with a matching gift or participate in a challenge all while supporting your area of choice! 

Past Events

2
Match
1854 Early Bird Challenge
Vikings came through! Gifts made on the evening of April 30 have been matched by the generosity of the Gassett Schiller Family!
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Veterans Affairs Department Match
Thank you for supporting our student Veterans!
$675 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
School of Social Work Match
Support for the School of Social Work has unleashed $400 through the generosity of Catherine Galenius '04G!
$400 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Nate Bryant and Family Student Emergency Fund
Thanks for generously supporting the Nate and Family Student Emergency Fund!
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
Leaderboard
Alumni By Decade
Viking Support By Decade, Giving
What decade did you graduate in? (If applicable)
Rank Answer Amount
1 2000-2009 $13,475.00
2 1980-1989 $8,114.00
3 2020+ $6,667.00
4 1970-1979 $5,510.00
5 1990-1999 $3,250.00
6 2010-2019 $2,840.10
7 1960-1969 $650.00
Ended
$25,000
$25,000 Challenge for The Commonwealth Honors Program
The Honors community unlocked a gift of $25,000 that benefits The Commonwealth Honors Program and its students!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$5,000
First Time Donor Match
First time Viking donors have unlocked $5,000 with their support!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Accounting Department Challenge
Donors to the Accounting department have unlocked $5,000 has been donated by the Schiller Family!
5 / 5 Donors
Completed
$5,000
10 years of Dance Major Challenge
Thanks for helping the Dance department celebrate 10 years as a major at Salem State!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,854
Athletics Team Challenge
You showed your Viking Spirit and our athletic teams are the winners! Thanks to your support of our student athletes, Mark Amirault '84 has donated to the Athletic Department!
250 / 250 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Designation Leaderboard
Giving by Fund
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $1 Athletics $26,700.88
2 Unrestricted Fund (University Priorities) $16,810.11
3 Dr Lee Brossoit Second Chance Fund $9,950.00
4 History Department $3,550.00
5 Dance Department $3,040.00
Ended
Event
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!
Ended
2
Match
The Unrestricted Funds Match
Thank you! The Viking communities show of support for SSU current priorities has resulted in a matching gift from the Schiller Family of $25,000!
$16,810 MATCHED
Ended
$2,000
Class of 1975 50th Reunion Challenge
Thanks to donors from the class of 1975, $2,000 has been unlocked with the generosity of their classmates Alyce Davis and Carla Guarnieri.
4 / 10 Donors
Ended
Leaderboard
Alumni By Decade - Donor Count
Viking Support By Decade, Donors
What decade did you graduate in? (If applicable)
Rank Answer Donors
1 2010-2019 47
2 2020+ 31
3 1980-1989 28
4 1990-1999 25
5 2000-2009 24
6 1970-1979 18
7 1960-1969 4
Ended
Leaderboard
Class year Leaderboard
Viking Spirit by Class Year
Class Year (if applicable)
Rank Answer Donors
1 2026 15
2 2025 11
3 1987 10
4 2024 8
5 2014 8
6 2016 8
7 2007 6
8 2019 6
9 2023 6
10 2020 5
11 2005 5
12 2010 5
13 1993 5
14 2013 5
15 1994 4
Ended
2
Match
A Tribute to Ellen Flowers, Nursing Professor
Ellen would be proud! Supporters of the Ellen Flowers Award for Aspiring Psychological Nurses have unlocked an additional $2,000.
$650 MATCHED
Ended
Leaderboard
Athletics Top Viking Team Challenge
You showed your Viking Spirit and our athletic teams are the winners! The team with the most donors has won team swag courtesy of the Alumni Association and Foundation!
Rank Athletics Teams Challenge % +/- Goal
1 Soccer (Men's) +446.51% 235
goal: 43
2 Volleyball +272.58% 231
goal: 62
3 Soccer (Women's) +10.91% 61
goal: 55
4 Lacrosse (Men's) -17.24% 24
goal: 29
5 Hockey (Women's) -30.00% 7
goal: 10
Ended
2
Match
Bertolon Faculty Awards
Success! Raminder and Sandeep Luther have matched giving to the Bertolon Faculty Awards for Excellence with a gift of $1000!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Dr. Lee Brossoit Second Chance Fund for Academic Excellence
Thanks to support for the Lee Brossoit Fund, an additional $1,000 has been unlocked!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
$1,000
Earth Days 10 Gifts for $1000 Challenge
Thanks to 10 donors, Earth days has received an anonymous $1,000 gift!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
George H. Ellison Sr Scholarship Challenge
$1000 has been unlocked for the Ellison Scholarship Fund!
2 / 10 Donors
Ended
$15,000
Employee Giving Challenge
Employee donors have unlocked $15,000 with their support of Salem State!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$5,000
20 Years of Music Major Challenge
20 donors celebrated the Music Deparment with their giving and $5,000 has been unlocked!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$5,000
It's the 80s Challenge!
The 80s Vikings met the challenge and $5000 has been unlocked!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Athletic Teams Leaderboard - Total Donations
Wow, Vikings came out and showed love for SSU Athletics! Thank you!
Rank Athletics Raised
1 Soccer (Men's) $7,837.88
2 Volleyball $5,098.00
3 Soccer (Women's) $2,650.00
4 Lacrosse (Men's) $2,330.00
5 Hockey (Men's) $1,920.00
Ended
Event
Social Media Challenge
Thanks for showing your Viking pride!
Ended
2
Match
Sullivan Society Leadership Giving Match
Viking leadership donors stepped up to the plate and unlocked $25,000!
$25,000 MATCHED
Completed
Leaderboard
Who is Giving?
By Constituency
Please check the box(es) to indicate all of your affiliation(s) with Salem State University.
Rank Answer Donors
1 Friend 366
2 Alumni 183
3 Parent 123
4 Faculty/Staff 119
5 Student 99
Ended
Leaderboard
Who's Giving
Constituency, Giving totals
Please check the box(es) to indicate all of your affiliation(s) with Salem State University.
Rank Answer Amount
1 Friend $176,906.66
2 Alumni $41,011.10
3 Faculty/Staff $20,898.22
4 Parent $13,360.00
5 Student $1,320.25
Ended
$500
Class of 1985 40th Reunion Challenge
The class of 1985 met the challenge and Dawn Purcell has released $500!
0 / 5 Donors
Ended