What is Georgia State Day?
Georgia State Day (#TheStateDay) is the university’s annual day of giving. Since launching in 2018, it has grown each year—driving more engagement, more excitement and more dollars raised than ever before.
We’ve barely scratched the surface. How big can Georgia State Day be? That’s where you come in. As a Georgia State Day Champion, your voice, your network and your support help shape what’s possible.
Georgia State Day Facts:
- Georgia State Day 2026 kicks off at 10 a.m. on April 21 and ends at 7:13 p.m. on April 22
- The duration—one day, nine hours and 13 minutes—honors GSU’s founding in 1913
- Last year: more than 2,000 gifts raised over $1 million, making it our biggest giving day ever
What is a Georgia State Day Champion?
A Champion is someone who believes in Georgia State and wants to help others see its impact. Champions help spread the word and inspire giving through simple, everyday actions.
Champions are:
- Alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends
- People who share, post, email, text or talk about Georgia State Day
- Advocates who highlight the university’s impact and encourage others to get involved
Why should I be a Champion?
Champions are essential to Georgia State Day’s success. They build awareness, create momentum and help bring new supporters into the GSU community.
You’ll have access to the Champion Toolkit, which includes ready-to-use messaging, graphics and resources to make sharing easy:
https://giving.gsu.edu/toolkit26/#mc
You’ll also receive updates on challenges, key moments and opportunities to maximize your impact.
Being a Champion is one of the simplest and most effective ways to support Georgia State students.
What do I have to do?
Just a few minutes of your time can make a real difference.
- Sign up using the quick Champion registration form
- Use the toolkit to start sharing when Early Giving begins
- Encourage your network to support the areas you care about most
That’s it. We’ll provide the tools—you help spread the word.
Register as a Champion and join hundreds of others in making Georgia State Day 2026 our most impactful yet.
