Jacket Giving Day 2024

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This campaign ended on March 21, 2024, but you can still make a gift to Montana State University Billings by clicking here!
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What is Jacket Giving Day?

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Look no further than Jacket Giving Day, the annual two-day online fundraising event hosted by Montana State University Billings. 

Starting on Wednesday, March 20th at noon, Jacket Giving Day is your chance to give back to the community and support the causes you care about. With a countdown of 1,927 minutes to honor the university's founding year, this event is more than just a fundraiser - it's a celebration of the institution's rich history and bright future.

MSU Billings began as a small institution with a humble beginning, but it has grown to become a vibrant community with a student body of 3,900+ and a faculty/staff of 600+. Every dollar raised during Jacket Giving Day directly supports the students and programs at MSU Billings.

Whether you're an alumnus, parent, student, faculty member, staff member, or friend of the university, your contribution can make a real difference. Over the past six years, Jacket Giving Day has raised over $340,000+, and every dollar has impacted the student experience meaningfully. This year our overall goal is 300 donors over the 1,927 minutes.

Join us for Jacket Giving Day and be a part of something special. Your generosity can help shape the future of Montana State University Billings and positively impact the lives of its students.

Matches & Challenges
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Donation Challenge

$18,000 if 300 donors give in the next 8 months

Challenge Complete!

Offered by Par Montana

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Donation Challenge

$1,500 if $1,500 is donated in the next 8 months

Challenge Complete!

Offered by Sep Eskandari

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Donation Match

$10 per donor up to $250

Match Complete!

For College of Liberal Arts & Science Experiential Learning

Offered by Anonymous

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $8,000

Match Complete!

For College of Business Study Abroad Program

Offered by College of Business Advisory Council & Faculty

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $6,000

Match Complete!

For Yellowjacket Golf

Offered by Anonymous

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $5,000

Match Complete!

For College of Health Professions & Science Yellowstone Hall Wellness Studio

Offered by ASMUSB

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $500

Match Complete!

For Yellowjacket Men's Soccer

Offered by Anonymous

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $250

Match Complete!

For Yellowjacket Basketball Shooting Machines

Offered by Anonymous

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $250

Match Complete!

For Yellowjacket Pep Band

Offered by Anonymous

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FAQ's
THANK YOU PAR MT!
Updates
Challenge Winners

For each area of Jacket Giving Day 2024 we had $1,000 available to the program that had the most donors in each area.

After the final bell rang here are our winners...each program's totals for Jacket Giving Day have been increased to reflect their success.

  • The Student Crisis Fund
  • City College Recycled Rides
  • Yellowjacket Track & Field & Cross Country

The people's choice winner & an additional $800 is: 

University Housing / Kitchen Remodel 

(award thanks to Don & Carol Roberts and other donors)

Congrats to the project leads for each of the above on working hard to rally donors to their cause!

228 days ago by Nick Schmidt
THANK YOU!

While we're still going through some offline gifts...you (our donors) have truly made an impact on our campus.

356 Donors

$114,932 raised

Both records!

228 days ago by Nick Schmidt
More good news...

With 6 hours left, we have cruised by our goal of 300 donors (currently sitting at 311)

Last year, we had 319 donors...let's try and get to 320.

We also unlocked our match from Par Montana to raise our total to $92,145 across campus.

Keep sharing and promoting...it is because of YOU that this is happening, and the impact on campus will be significant!

Make sure to check out @msubalum on Instagram to vote for the people's choice project - winner receives an additional $800!

228 days ago by Nick Schmidt
Thank you Jacket Nation!

With just over 3 hours already we're half way to our goal of 300 donors!

Keep up the great work...

229 days ago by Nick Schmidt
Donor Map
Most Donors - Academic Centers & InstitutesThe project within Academic Centers & Institutes with the MOST donors by the end of Giving Day is entitled to an additional $1,000!!!
ProjectsDonorsRaised ($)
College of Education Para - to - Teacher Scholarships14$1,400
MSUB 54th Annual Powwow12$630
College of Liberal Arts & Science Experiential Learning22$6,970
College of Business Study Abroad Program31$10,705
City College Recycled Rides32$2,750
Equine Assisted Services7$1,500
College of Health Professions & Science Yellowstone Hall Wellness Studio22$7,475
University Housing Kitchen Remodel8$1,010
Most Donors - Areas of Critical NeedThe project within Areas of Critical Need with the MOST donors by the end of Giving Day is entitled to an additional $1,000!!!
ProjectsDonorsRaised ($)
Yellowjacket Excellence Award19$19,050
Student Crisis Fund32$2,687
MSUB Greatest Needs26$5,040
Most Donors - Yellowjacket AthleticsThe project within Yellowjacket Athletics with the MOST donors by the end of Giving Day is entitled to an additional $1,000!!!
ProjectsDonorsRaised ($)
Yellowjacket Athletic Excellence1$10
Yellowjacket Volleyball10$465
Yellowjacket Men's Soccer17$8,430
Yellowjacket Basketball Shooting Machines13$21,120
Yellowjacket Baseball15$630
Yellowjacket Women's Soccer20$3,445
Yellowjacket Track & Field & Cross Country81$6,645
Yellowjacket Cheer / Stunt10$5,000
Yellowjacket Softball17$2,947
Improving the Alterowitz Experience5$570
Yellowjacket Golf7$740
General Athletic Scholarships9$408
Yellowjacket Pep Band5$620
Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon21%Alumni
Book icon6%Students
Parent icon7%Parents
Suitcase icon34%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon17%Friends
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Par Montana
Gave $18,000 during a Challenge!
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College of Business Advisory Council & Faculty
Heart icon matched a total of $8,000
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Anonymous
Heart icon matched a total of $6,000
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ASMUSB
Heart icon matched a total of $5,000
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generated 765 clicks and 46 gifts, totaling $4,767
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Sep Eskandari
Gave $1,500 during a Challenge!
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generated 742 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $1,080
Nick Schmidt photo
generated 32 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $750
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Vern Gagnon
Heart icon matched 16 gifts for a total of $240
generated 8 gifts, totaling $385
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Anonymous
Heart icon matched a total of $500