#AcornsToOaks — Giving Day 2026
From Acorns to Oaks —
Grow the Future of Manchester
TODAY ONLY: Every gift is matched, dollar-for-dollar, by a special donor — doubling your impact for Manchester students.
Make Your Gift TodayWhy it matters
Your gift makes a real difference
At Manchester, every gift, no matter the size, matters. Thanks to a special Giving Day Match, every dollar you give will be doubled, instantly increasing your impact on Manchester students.
- Provide scholarships and financial support
- Fund hands-on learning and research opportunities
- Sustain campus traditions and student life
- Meet the greatest needs across campus
Because of you and the power of this match, students don’t just attend Manchester, they thrive here.
The match
Your gift → doubled
More Ways to Double Your Impact
Generous donors are unlocking extra matching opportunities throughout the day. Give during these windows to multiply your gift even further.
Adopt A Squirrel
Rise and shine! A spirited donor has thrown down an early-morning challenge. Every gift is matched dollar for dollar up to $15,000. Give early and help stash more support for MU!
Pre-Game
Gear up for a winning morning! Every dollar is matched up to $15,000. Your gifts keep MU athletics in top shape from the pool to the weight room to the fields our Spartans play on.
Mealtime Memories
Hungry for a little friendly competition? A generous donor is fueling a midday match challenge to help build memorable dining and community experiences for MU students.
Grounds for Giving
From the blooms framing the MU sign to the peaceful paths across the Mall, this evening challenge celebrates campus beauty. Every gift matched up to $15,000 to keep MU gorgeous.
Dorm Glow Up
Vote with your dollars! East, Garver, Helman, and Oakwood study rooms have all received a glow-up. Every gift is a vote for your favorite hall and sparks community moments across campus.
Who are you giving for?
Every supporter has a reason
You remember what made Manchester special. Pay it forward — and make twice the impact today.
- —Your first gift goes twice as far
- —Helps current students have your same experience
- —Shows your pride in Manchester
You’ve seen firsthand the impact Manchester has on your student. Strengthen that — doubled.
- —Support goes twice as far
- —Programs and resources strengthened
- —Impact immediately amplified
Your leadership makes transformational impact possible. Lead — and multiply it through the match.
- —Sets the tone for participation
- —Inspires others to give
- —Doubles your campus impact
#AcornsToOaks
Acorns to Oaks Impact
From potential to purpose
At Manchester, every journey begins with an acorn. Students arrive with potential and grow into something strong, capable, and enduring. With every dollar matched, your support moves students from potential to purpose — twice as powerfully.
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Why The Manchester Fund Matters
The Manchester Fund supports everyday needs and unexpected opportunities that directly impact students.
- Financial support for unexpected need
- Maintain safe campus facilities
- Upgrade technology and Wi-Fi
- Library & lab resources
- Student events and activities
- Travel for competitions
It bridges the gaps so students can focus on learning and building their future.