Jacket Giving Day 2026

From all of us at MSU Billings, thank you for making Jacket Giving Day truly incredible. 🐝💛💙

Because of you, students, programs, and opportunities across campus received meaningful support—and the impact will be felt far beyond today. We’re grateful to be part of a community that shows up, gives back, and believes in what’s possible.

The competition is heating up in the Academic Centers & Key Initiatives Challenge, where projects are competing based on donor participation.

🏆 Current Standings:

• 1st – COB: Business Conference (34 donors)

• 2nd – Yellowjacket Nation Greatest Needs (29 donors)

• 3rd – City College: Liz Fullon Memorial Outdoor Space (21 donors)

⏰ The project with the most donors by 8:07 PM will earn the $600 top prize, with additional bonuses for second ($300) and third ($100).

Every donor counts—and this leaderboard can still change.

Yellowjacket Nation is showing up in a BIG way.

With less than an hour remaining in our 1,927-minute giving challenge, we’ve already reached 170 donors—70% of our 240 donor goal—and raised an incredible $54,118.

This is what happens when our community comes together.

From scholarships to student support, academic programs to athletics, every gift made today is directly impacting the student experience at MSU Billings.

Here’s what we’re seeing across the campaign:

• Strong engagement across campus, with participation spanning multiple colleges and programs

• Yellowjacket Athletics leading in dollars raised, with key projects like basketball facility enhancements gaining traction

• Broad-based support across initiatives like the College of Business, City College, and student-focused programs

• Donors rallying around meaningful, tangible projects that create real impact

And perhaps most importantly, this day continues to reinforce what Jacket Giving Day is all about:
participation, pride, and collective impact.

Since its launch, Jacket Giving Day has raised nearly $500,000 in support of MSUB students and programs, and today we’re adding to that legacy in a powerful way.

⏰ With time still on the clock, there’s opportunity to finish strong.
Every additional donor helps us move closer to our goal and strengthens the culture of philanthropy that supports our students year-round.

Let’s keep it going, Yellowjacket Nation. 🐝💛💙

Yellowjacket Nation is showing up in a BIG way!

We’re already at 40% of our 240 donor goal and have raised an incredible $29,988—all in just the early stretch of our 1,927-minute challenge.

Even more exciting? Our impact is reaching far and wide, with donors representing 7 different states so far! 🌎

Here’s who is leading the charge:
👏 46% Faculty & Staff
🎓 32% Alumni

Your commitment to MSUB is what makes this day so special.

A huge shoutout to Disability & Support Services for winning the Kickoff Surge Challenge and earning an extra $400 to support their work—well done! 🎉

⏰ Up Next: Another opportunity is right around the corner!
We have an additional $400 up for grabs for the area that brings in the most donors between 9–10 PM tonight—this is your hour to rally your network and make it count!

And if you’ve had your eye on one of our exclusive incentives…
🍺 Pint glasses are almost GONE! We started with 27 and only 2 remain—don’t miss your chance to grab one!

Let’s keep the momentum going and continue building something powerful for our students. Every gift pushes us closer to the finish. 💛💙