Giving Blueday is the University of Michigan’s annual day of giving. Students, alumni, and so many others come together to support and raise awareness for causes across the U-M community. We have thousands of causes to donate to and learn about such as our incredible student organizations, scholarship funds, and so much more. This year, Giving Blueday is on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.
What is it?
Giving Blueday is a 24-hour fundraising campaign that helps support nearly every aspect of our university. There are two components:
In-person festivities at The Diag and Pierpont, 11 A.M. - 2 P.M.
140+ student orgs will be fundraising for causes at givingblueday.org for 24 hours of Giving Blueday
When is it?
Wednesday, March 19
How can you participate?
Raise your voice on #GivingBlueday Wednesday, March 19, 2024, at The Diag and Pierpont, 11 A.M. - 2 P.M.
RAISE THE BAR CHALLENGE 2024 Results
Follow the leaderboard below as participating student orgs compete to see who can increase their number of donors by the largest percentage over their 2023 Giving Blueday count! Please note: numbers below are preliminary. Final totals and standings will be announced once all Giving Blueday gifts have been processed.
Visit givingblueday.org to see the other challenges and winners!
RAISE THE BAR CHALLENGE 2023 Results
1st - University of Michigan Solar Car Team
2nd - Engineering Global Leadership Honors Society
3rd - University of Michigan Wolverine Battalion
4th - Michigan Concrete Canoe Team
5th - UM-Dearborn Michigan Aeronautical Science Association (MASA)
RAISE THE BAR CHALLENGE 2022 Results
1st - Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Prize: $2,500
2nd - Steel Bridge Team Prize: $1,500
3rd - Flywheel Ultimate Prize: $1,000
4th (3-way tie) - Parents in Medical School, Men’s Water Polo,
and the Fencing Club Prize: $333.33 each
