Giving Day 2026 — Evening Challenge
Grounds for Giving Challenge
Help sustain the spaces that make Manchester feel like home.
Make Your Matched GiftYour gift in action
The impact of your gift
Your gift provides for the visible and invisible needs that keep campus running every single day.
- Landscaping and grounds maintenance
- Snow removal and winter safety
- Seasonal campus beautification
- Residence hall upkeep and maintenance
- Laundry and equipment access
- Daily-use essentials
- Classroom technology and Smart Boards
- Heating, electricity, and utilities
- Wi-Fi and campus connectivity
- Transportation and travel support
- Campus activities and events
- Wellness resources
The challenge
The spaces that shape the Manchester experience
From the classrooms where students learn, to the residence halls where they live, to the sidewalks, green spaces, and gathering places they use every day, so much of the Manchester experience depends on the spaces around us.
The Grounds for Giving Challenge shines a light on the behind-the-scenes needs that keep campus safe, welcoming, beautiful, and running smoothly.
During this special challenge from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, every gift will be matched, doubling your impact for Manchester.
Why it matters
It doesn’t happen by accident
The Manchester experience doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because people invest in both the visible and invisible needs of campus life.
From a well-lit sidewalk to a warm residence hall, your gift helps students thrive.
- Safe, well-maintained campus grounds
- Comfortable and functional residence halls
- Classroom technology and campus infrastructure
- Utilities and everyday essentials that keep campus running
The match
Double your impact
Thanks to a special donor, every gift made during the challenge will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
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