K-State Day of Giving - April 8, 2026
24 Hours of giving in support of K-State!
K-State Day of Giving is a celebration of all things Kansas State University. It’s one day when the entire K-State community wears purple, shows their pride, and cheers for all things K-State. Join the celebration on April 8 and give to any K-State fund and initiative you’re passionate about. Go Cats!
Engage with us!
Follow K-State accounts on social media now and through April 8 to join the celebration. Wildcats can support their favorite programs across K-State and help them compete for bonus dollars, earn additional support and claim the top spot on the leaderboard.
K-State Day of Giving All-Day Challenges
I support K-State because ____
Stayed tuned for this challenge hosted on @kansasstateuniversity and comment/reply your “why” as we celebrate the spot we love full well. Tag the unit you want to support in the comment section and help them win bonus funds.
Share a picture from the on-campus event
Be sure to take a picture of you and your friends at the K-State Day of Giving event— held at Bosco Plaza and in the K-State Student Union from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.— and share it on Facebook, X or Instagram. Tag @kansasstateuniversity and the unit you’re supporting to boost their chances of earning bonus funds.
Then and Now
Share a throwback photo of your K-State fandom alongside a recent one on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Tag @kansasstateuniversity and the unit you’re supporting to boost their chances of earning bonus funds.
Day of Giving Purple Power Hours
| Time | Challenge | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Purple Power Hour: Most Donors Challenge | The unit with the most donors between 8 and 9 a.m. will win additional funding. |
| 9 a.m. | Purple Power Hour: Most Donors Challenge | The unit with the most donors between 9 and 10 a.m. will win additional funding. |
| 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Student Organization Challenge | The student organization with the most donors during the duration of the Manhattan campus K-State Day of Giving event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. will win additional funding. |
| 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Faculty/Staff Challenge | The unit with the most donors from faculty and staff during the duration of the Manhattan campus K-State Day of Giving event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. will win additional funding. |
| 2 p.m. | Purple Power Hour: Most donors Challenge | The unit with the most donors between 3 and 4 p.m. will win additional funding. |
| 3 p.m. | Purple Power Hour: Most donors Challenge | The unit with the most donors between 3 and 4 p.m. will win additional funding. |
| 4 p.m. | Purple Power Hour: Most Dollars Raised | The unit that raises the most dollars between 4 and 5 p.m. will win additional funding. |
| 5 p.m. | Purple Power Hour: Most donors Challenge | The unit with the most donors between 5 and 6 p.m. will win additional funding. |
| 6-8 p.m. | Purple Power Hour: Most Donors of the Last Decade Donors Challenge | The unit with the most donors from 2015-2025 alums between 6 and 8 p.m. will win additional funding. |
| 8 p.m. | Purple Power Hour: Most Donors Challenge | The unit with the most donors between 8 and 9 p.m. will win additional funding. |
| 9 p.m. | Purple Power Hour: Most Dollars Raised | The unit that raises the most dollars between 9 and 10 p.m. will win additional funding. |
| 10 p.m. | Purple Power Hour: Most Donors Challenge | The unit with the most donors between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. will win additional funding. |
| 11 p.m. | Purple Power Hour: Most Donors Challenge | The unit with the most donors between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. will win additional funding. |
Become a Day of Giving Ambassador
Day of Giving Ambassadors help share the excitement of giving back with the K-State family. As an ambassador, you’ll receive custom graphics, special benefits, and exclusive resources to support the unit or cause you love.
Frequently Asked Questions
K-State Day of Giving is an annual virtual fundraising effort and all-around celebration of the many things we love about K-State. This 24-hour event will take place April 8, 2026. On this day, K-State alumni, faculty, staff, retirees, students, parents, friends and fans are encouraged to give back to the university and help us fulfill our land-grant promise — even small donations can make a big impact in helping K-State transform lives and change the world.
Gifts can make an even bigger impact through our hourly and daylong challenges, and any gift can help your favorite unit (campus, college, school, program or student organization) claim the top spot
Between 2019-2023, K-Staters came together to solve specific problems and enhance students’ K-State experience through philanthropy during the All in for K-State day of giving. Programs that flourished from this former style of giving day include Cats’ Cupboard food pantry, Textbooks 2.0 through K-State Libraries, Mental Health Services and Financial Futures.
All In for K-State gave Wildcats the opportunity to support one cause. K-State Day of Giving, launching with this year’s 2025 event, gives you a chance to celebrate and support all things K-State — across every program and every campus.
Everyone can choose where their donation goes — toward virtually any K-State program, initiative or fund.
If you don’t wish to prioritize a specific cause, you can donate to your favorite unit’s excellence fund, which allocates your donation to their area of greatest need. Every gift, no matter the size, will make a big difference!
Become a Day of Giving Ambassador!
Share your Wildcat pride and help make K-State Day of Giving a success! As an ambassador, you’ll inspire others to give back, spread the word on social media and rally support for your favorite K-State programs. It’s a fun and meaningful way to make a difference — plus, you’ll be part of a passionate community working together to create massive impact in just 24 hours. Ready to lead the charge? Sign up today and help us show the world what Wildcats can do!
Share your purple pride on social media using #KStateDayofGiving. There, you can take part in friendly competitions and spread the word about the massive impacts that are possible during this day. It all helps inspire others to give back and support their favorite K-State units.
On April 8, go to the K-State Day of Giving website to make your gift. You can also make a gift by phone at 785-775-2400. Thank you for your support!
A member of our team will be happy to help! Call 785-775-2400 or email kstatedayofgiving@ksufoundation.org.
We’re here to help on K-State Day of Giving! Contact one of our digital development officers at kstatedayofgiving@ksufoundation.org or 785-775-2400.
Challenge and prize money will go to each winning unit’s area of greatest need.
Yes, you can give a stock gift to support your favorite unit. For more information, please contact kstatedayofgiving@ksufoundation.org.
Yes! K-State Day of Giving utilizes a technology vendor called Give Campus. Give Campus is partnered with Stripe, a certified PCI Level 1 Service Provider, to process all gifts made through this website.
Plus, with a robust and safe digital wallet, you can pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, PayPal or by credit card.
Yes, all gifts are tax deductible. After making your donation, you will receive an email confirmation with your gift information.
It’s never too late to make a difference for Kansas State University.
Yes, our online giving form accepts DAF pay as a form of payment, If you prefer to make an offline DAF payment, please contact us at 785-775-2400.
Have a question not answered in the FAQs?
Call: 785-775-2400 or toll-free at 833-448-3578
Email: kstatedayofgiving@ksufoundation.org
