Viking Warrior Day 2026

Save the Date for Viking Warrior Day 

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

CELEBRATE THE IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPY 

VWD26, our 9th 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 now and support the people, places, and programs at Salem State that matter most to you so they can thrive, adapt and grow. With your support, together we can make this our most impactful Viking Warrior Giving Day yet! 

Show early bird support for Salem State’s current priorities, scholarship, 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!


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School of Social Work - Dean's Challenge
Alumni, Faculty, and Friends of Social Work - Your gift can double its impact! Associate Dean Beth Massaro is matching all gifts to the School of Social Work up to $500.
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Community Band at SSU
Salem State welcomes the Salem Community Band! The first $5k donated to this project will have its impact DOUBLED thanks to an anonymous music lover.
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Math Learning Center Challenge
Help unlock a $1000 gift to the Math Learning Center! When 10 gifts of any amount are made in support of the MLC, Math SuperFan Martha Kuklinski ’73 will generously donate an additional $1,000!
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Go BOLD! $2k Match
Transform North Campus with your gift! Gifts up to $2k to SSU BOLD will be matched by anonymous SSU Community members.
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George H. Ellison Sr Scholarship Challenge
10 donors to the Ellison Scholarship Fund will unlock an additional $1000 from an anonymous donor!
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Or you can contact us at vikingwarriorday@salemstate.edu.