March 26, 2026
GIVE TODAY. TRANSFORM TOMORROW.
On March 26, join us for SUNY Poly's Day of Giving, a 24-hour opportunity to come together as a proud Wildcat community and make a lasting difference. Your generosity helps provide scholarships, student emergency fund support, academic resources, athletics support, and student experiences that shape the future of our students.
Every gift, no matter the size, directly supports our students and enhances their educational journey, leadership opportunities, and campus life.
Matching Challenges Throughout the Day:
- $10,000 Matching Challenge: Jerry ’75 and Donna Donovan will match every dollar donated throughout the Day of Giving—up to $10,000. Help us meet this challenge and double your impact!
- Lunch Rush: Make a one-time gift of $50+ during the hours of 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 and receive a $10 Lafa gift card (limited quantity). This is proudly supported by Lafa Mediterranean by Zeina’s.
- Dine and Donate: Make a one-time gift of $100+ during the hours of 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 and receive a $25 Delmonico’s gift certificate (limited quantity). This is proudly supported by Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse.
- Finish Line: Make a one-time gift of $100+ during the hours of 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 27 and you will be entered into a raffle to win two tickets to our Alumni Day at the Track (Saratoga) event on Friday, July 17. The winner will be announced on Monday, March 30. This challenge is proudly supported by a SUNY Poly alum.
Why Give?
- Support scholarships that make education accessible.
- Provide immediate relief for students facing unexpected financial hardships.
- Strengthen Wildcat Athletics.
- Invest in campus resources and initiatives that enrich student life.
Together, we can make a difference.
Your support fuels our mission and ensures every SUNY Poly student has the tools and opportunities to thrive. Thank you for being a champion of our students.
Make your gift on March 26 and be part of something extraordinary.
For questions, please contact SUNY Polytechnic Institute Foundation at foundation@sunypoly.edu or call (315) 792-7276
Thank you to our Day of Giving Sponsors!
President’s Sponsors
AmeriCU
Anonymous ’78 alumna
Dan Ryan Golf Tournament
Gina ’03 & Steve ’06 Surace
Global Strategic Investment Solutions
Jerry & Donna Donovan/Senator James H. Donovan Memorial Fund
NYSTEC
Ron and Pat Sarner
Provost Sponsors
Assured Information Security (AIS)
Beacon Bank
Kevin Volk
Pepsi Co.
Wildcat Hospitality (Aramark)
Scholar Sponsor
Clifford Fuel
Community Bank
Mike Frame and Heather Hage
Community Supporters
Bank of Utica
Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse
Lafa Mediterranean by Zeina’s
Mohawk Valley Federal Credit Union (MVFCU)
Stewart’s Shops
Helping Paws Supporters
Auxiliary Services/Wildcat Den
Knuckleheads Brewhouse
