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:
- Make a one-time gift of $50 during the 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. “Lunch Rush,” supported by Lafa Mediterranean by Zeina’s, and receive a $10 Lafa gift card (limited quantity).
- Make a one-time gift of $100 during the 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. “Dine and Donate,” supported by Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse, and receive a $25 Delmonico’s gift certificate (limited quantity).
- $10,000 Matching Challenge: Jerry ’75 and Donna Donovan will match every dollar donated to the Business Center throughout the Day of Giving—up to $10,000. Help us meet this challenge and double your impact!
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 Mediteriam by Zeina’s
Steward’s Shops
Helping Paws Supporters
Auxiliary Services/Wildcat Den
Knuckleheads Brewhouse
