Day of Giving 2026
24 hours of impact and opportunity for St. Joe’s THWND!
Saint Joseph's Day of Giving
Saint Joseph’s Day of Giving — our largest annual fundraising day — takes place on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in celebration of the Feast of Saint Joseph.
On this special day, alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to come together in support of the students and mission of Saint Joseph’s University.
A gift of any size strengthens scholarships, programs, and opportunities that define the St. Joe’s experience. Join us on March 19 and be part of a community-wide celebration of generosity and impact. THWND!
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Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support
Our Day of Giving Impact
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Active Challenges
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Completed Challenges
Hawk Athletics $25,000 Matching
The first $25,000 donated to the Hawk Athletics will be automatically matched!
Matching Challenge • Ended
Hawk Athletics Mens Teams Total Individual Gifts
Every gift counts in this challenge to all Hawk fans and the …
Cause Donor Count Race • Ended
Current Student-Athlete Participation Challenge
Bragging rights are on the line! We are challenging all varsity programs …
Flexi All Teams Participation • Ended
Hawk Athletics Womens Teams Total Individual Gifts
Every gift counts in this challenge to all Hawk fans and the …
Cause Donor Count Race • Ended
Student-Athlete Alumni Participation
This challenge is a rallying cry to all student-athlete alumni to support …
Flexi All Teams Participation • Ended
Hawk Athletics Leaderboard
List of all athletic causes.
Cause Amount Race • Ended
SJU Reading Revolution Corps $25,000 Matching
Help us help more readers! The first $25k will be matched by …
Matching Challenge • Ended
Students In Need Fund $2,000 Unlock
If the Students In Need Fund receives at least 100 gifts of …
Donor Count Challenge • Completed!
SJU Hawk Band $1,000 Matching
There is a dollar-for-dollar match for all gifts up to $1,000 for …
Matching Challenge • Completed!
Cheer Competition Fund $1,000 Matching
There is a dollar-for-dollar match for all gifts up to $1,000 for …
Matching Challenge • Ended
Dance Team Competition Fund $1,000 Matching
There is a dollar-for-dollar match for all gifts up to $1,000 for …
Matching Challenge • Completed!
School of Education and Human Development $10,000 Matching
The first $10,000 donated to the School of Education and Human Development …
Matching Challenge • Ended
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Meet Our Ambassadors
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Why We Give
"I give because I see the impact every day. Day of Giving is more than a fundraising event. It’s a powerful reminder of what our community can accomplish together. When alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends come together in support of our students, we strengthen the entire Hawk family. I’m proud to give back to an institution that gives so much to others."
"A University will only go as far as it's Alumni take it! Join me in helping advance the Mission of this great institution and to support the next generation of SJU students."
"I want to support the place that made me who I am today.I give because Saint Joseph’s invested in me first. A generous scholarship made my education possible, and my experiences — from service and leadership opportunities to lifelong friendships — shaped who I am today. My time in ACESJU deepened my commitment to service and showed me the real impact of generosity in action. Now working at SJU, I see every day how giving opens doors for students. Supporting Saint Joseph’s is my way of paying forward the opportunities, community and formation that helped make me the person I am today."
"I give because St. Joe’s shaped who I am. I give because small gifts, collectively, create big impact. I give because scholarships change lives."
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Constituency Leaderboard
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Class Year - Dollar Leaders
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