Fundraising Opportunities

2026 Engaging Victors Fundraising Conference 

Fundraising is critical for organizations to achieve their desired impact. The Student Philanthropy team wants to help your organization develop a fundraising plan for the 2026-2027 school year and help you raise the funds to be most impactful. Register by Sunday, October 4. For more information, go here. 

Register here: 2026 Engaging Victors Fundraising Conference Registration

Giving Tuesday Registration for Student Orgs

Fundraise for your student org on Giving Tuesday! This year, U-M will be highlighting fully-fundable, project-based campaigns from across all areas of U-M (e.g. $500 for tournament registration fees OR $2,000 for travel costs). We will have challenges and matches for campaigns that successfully meet their goals on Giving Tuesday. 

Why should I participate? Fund your org’s upcoming project, competition, or other specific needs by fundraising on Giving Tuesday. Last year, 50 student orgs raised over $149,000 — an average of $2,980 per org!

Any Sponsored Student Organization that wants to participate will submit an application by Sunday, October 4 to be included on the Giving Tuesday page. Some projects will be selected to be featured at the top of the U-M Giving Tuesday fundraising page, giving your project increased visibility. If your project is not selected or you wish to fundraise but don’t have a specific project to fundraise for, you will still be included further down on the Giving Tuesday page. Register by Sunday, October 4.

Register here: Giving Tuesday Application Form

Giving Blueday Registration for Student Orgs

Giving Blueday is the University of Michigan’s annual day of giving, and one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for student organizations. Students, alumni, and so many others come together to support and raise awareness for causes they love across the U-M community. Last year, 141 SSOs collectively raised over $480,000! We have exciting matches and contests to help boost your fundraising results! This year, Giving Blueday is March 24. Register by Sunday, December 13.

Register here: 2027 Giving Blueday Registration

VSO Fundraising Challenge

This Giving Tuesday, your student org can make a real difference for Michigan—and earn support for your own group at the same time. APPLY BEFORE October 4! Please note, we might close the application form before then if we get enough organizations signed up. Register by Sunday, October 4.

Here’s How It Works

• When: The challenge runs November 2–9, 2026.

• Who: 25–30 Voluntary Student Organizations will take part in this fundraising event.

• What to Do: Pick a U-M fund that your group is passionate about. Fundraise for it all week long by rallying your members, alumni, and friends to make gifts. Both one-time and monthly gifts count toward the challenge!

Register here: 2026 VSO Fundraising Challenge

Apply for a MaizeRaise Page

SSOs can apply for a fundraising page on U-M's giving platform at any time. This allows you to fundraise using the platform for your org's needs.

Apply here: MaizeRaise Page Application