Slippery Rock University to Host Annual Giving Day on March 26

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University (SRU) will hold its annual Giving Day on Thursday, March 26, offering numerous opportunities to support The Rock Athletics Department and SRU student-athletes.

“Giving Day is an opportunity for our alumni and others that have been positively impacted by their experience with Slippery Rock to give back and continue to enhance the experience for the next generation of SRU student-athletes,” said Roberta Page, SRU director of athletics. “Our donors are such a vital part of the success of our Athletics program and every contribution, no matter how substantial or small, makes an impact. Last year we were able to raise more than $200,000 on Giving Day. Please consider making a gift and helping us support our student-athletes again this year.”

Supporting SRU Athletics

Donors can contribute to 16 different funds supporting Athletics at SRU, with options to support all student-athletes or specific teams. The SRU Foundation will also provide an additional $2,000 in matching funds, awarding four $500 donations to the funds that achieve the highest number of donors in the following categories: total donors, student donors, faculty donors and parent donors.

How to Donate

Donations can be made by visiting the Giving Day website and clicking the “Give Now” button on March 26, or the “Make Your Donation Early” button before March 26. The “Select a Designation” drop-down menu allows donors to choose a specific fund or team. Accepted payment methods include credit card, Venmo, CashApp, and PayPal.

All donations made to Athletics programs during Giving Day are tax deductible.

Giving Day Challenges and Matches

• All Teams: The SRU Foundation will award an additional $500 to the team with the most total donors by 11:59 p.m. On March 26.
• All Teams: The SRU Foundation will award an additional $500 to the team with the most student donors by 11:59 p.m. On March 26.
• All Teams: The SRU Foundation will award an additional $500 to the team with the most faculty donors by 11:59 p.m. On March 26.
• All Teams: The SRU Foundation will award an additional $500 to the team with the most parent donors by 11:59 p.m. On March 26.

Funds Supporting SRU Athletics

Athletics Overall

• Athletic Excellence: A general scholarship fund supporting Slippery Rock Athletics and SRU student-athletes.
• Strength & Conditioning: Supports staffing, equipment, and operations for the SRU strength and conditioning program, benefiting all 17 varsity Athletics teams.

Individual Team Funds

• Baseball
• Men’s Basketball
• Women’s Basketball
• Field Hockey
• Flag Football (coming in 2027-28)
• Football
• Women’s Lacrosse
• Men’s Soccer
• Women’s Soccer
• Softball
• Women’s Tennis
• Track & Field / Cross Country
• Volleyball
• Wrestling (coming in 2027-28)

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