Georgia State Day 2026

A generous donor will match all donations to the Emergency Assistance Fund $1 for $1, up to $5,000. Emergency Assistance Funds are strategically designed to cover essential expenses such as food, housing, and technology, ensuring students can continue their studies without undue financial stress.

The GSU Foundation Board will match $1 for $1 up to $25,000 for gifts to University-Wide Scholarships.

When 25 donors make a gift to support Panther's Pantry, a leadership gift will be unlocked. Our pantry locations distribute food, hygiene and additional supplies to the Georgia State community to alleviate stress associated with short-term food insecurity in order to effectively reduce hunger and support educational success.

The GSU Foundation Board will give $25,000 to the Georgia State University Fund if 1,000 GSU employees make a gift to any fund.

The GSU Foundation Board will match $1 for $1 up to $30,000 for the first 30 donors who give $1,000+, qualifying them for Presidents Society.

A generous alum will match $2 for every $1 to the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) fund. Your gift will directly impact a student’s success by providing educational resources regarding substance abuse, programming funds, recovery meetings support, and scholarships to students participating in the CRC.

When 50 gifts have been made to Panther Retention Grants, microgrants that help students achieve degree completion, a $9,000 challenge gift will be unlocked.

If 150 current students make a gift to any fund, the GSU Foundation Board will make a $25,000 gift in support of the Emergency Assistance Fund.

If 250 young alumni give to any initiative, the GSU Foundation Board will contribute $25,000 to the Student Success Fund.