On your mark. Get set. Go! 

The countdown to the eighth annual Metropolitan State University of Denver Day of Giving has begun, and you don’t have to wait until April 11 to start the race for student success! 

Beginning today, faculty and staff members can make an early gift supporting the campus area they are most passionate about by enrolling in payroll deduction or increasing their current monthly gift. With your Day of Giving support, we can light the flame of giving and reach the University’s goal of 1,400 generous donors, making this the most impactful year yet!  

Contribute to a successful Day of Giving by:  

  • Making a gift to a featured Day of Giving project. 
  • Supporting the fifth annual Roadrunners Athletics Giving Challenge with a gift to help your favorite sports program score bonus funds. 
  • Inspiring others to contribute to the Philanthropy Fund at any time. These gifts will be used to set up match and challenge gifts for featured Day of Giving projects. 
  • Signing up as a Day of Giving advocate to spread the word on social media. You could win big in two ways: 
    • Registered advocates who bring in five Day of Giving gifts will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch Lite. 
    • Registered advocates who bring in seven Day of Giving gifts will receive a pair of MSU Denver Socktober athletic socks. 
  • Participating in events leading up to and on Day of Giving. 

Let’s go for the gold! Take up the torch and make your Day of Giving gift today to ensure that current and future Roadrunners have a spot atop the winner’s podium!  

Making a difference in one day. That’s what Changemakers do.  

Contact Bre Milnes, executive director of Advancement Communications and Annual Giving, for more information. 

Day of Giving event schedule

All events are free and include food and giveaways for all participants. 

Tuesday, April 9: The second annual E-Sports Tournament, featuring NBA 2K, will take place at St. Cajetan’s from 2-6 p.m. First- and second-place winners will get to designate $500 and $250, respectively, to a campus fund or program. Register today!  

Wednesday, April 10: Come out for the Day of Giving Corn Hole Tournament from 2-4 p.m. on the Jordan Student Success Building lawn. Teams of two will compete to win funds for campus programs. Register before April 3 to receive an MSU Denver Roadrunners T-shirt. Register today! 

Thursday, April 11: Join fellow Roadrunners for the MSU Denver Day of Giving Torch Run and Opening Ceremonies from 7-7:45 a.m. on the JSSB lawn. The event will include a scavenger-hunt-style run through campus — all ages, fitness levels, abilities and pets are welcome! 

Thursday, April 11: Visit the MSU Denver Day of Giving Village from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to visit with students who are fundraising for their groups and clubs. Compete in the Power Hour Tournament from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for a chance to win funds for campus programs.  

Thursday, April 11: Tune in to the telethon to hear more about some of our featured Day of Giving projects!