SUNY Delhi Day of Giving – All in for Delhi!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and join us for SUNY Delhi’s first-ever Day of Giving Celebration! This is your chance to come together as one proud Delhi family—alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students—to make a lasting impact.

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Together, Endless Possibilities.
Your generosity opens doors to a SUNY Delhi education, fuels hands-on learning, and provides vital financial support to our talented students. Every gift—big or small—helps shape the future of SUNY Delhi.

On this special day, you can direct your contribution to the Delhi Fund or choose a program, department, or area that matters most to you. Together, we’ll create opportunities, empower dreams, and celebrate the spirit of giving that makes SUNY Delhi extraordinary.

Join us and be part of history. One day can change everything—let’s make it happen!

Day of Giving FAQ

Challenge Gifts

Your gifts on the Day of Giving unlock Challenge Gifts throughout the Day of Giving Campaign. You can extend the impact of your gifts by supporting students today. 

Timed Challenges

• First Gift
  The donor who makes the first gift on April 1 wins a SUNY Delhi shirt.
• First Student Gift
  The first student donor receives a SUNY Delhi Alumni gift package.
• Last Gift
  The donor who makes the last gift on April 1 wins a SUNY Delhi hat.

Student, Faculty, & Staff Challenges

• Class of 2026 Challenge
  One randomly selected donor from the Class of 2026 wins a free cap & gown for commencement.
• Faculty & Staff
  Three faculty & staff donors will be randomly selected to designate $250 each to their scholarship, program or area of choice at SUNY Delhi. Challenge sponsored by: President’s Cabinet

Alumni Challenges

• All in for Delhi Alumni Challenge
  The first 50 alumni Gifts, from any class year, unlocks an additional $1,000 gift from the Delhi Fund. Five randomly selected alumni donors receive SUNY Delhi socks.  
• Robert A. ’66 and Susan Mille Scholarship Challenge
  For the General Scholarship Fund, a dollar for dollar match up to $5,000. The General Scholarship Fund Endowment makes awards to Delhi students with financial need.
• Recent Alums
  Gifts of all sizes from 25 alumni from the classes 2015 – 2025 unlock $1,000 for the Student Emergency Fund. One randomly selected donor wins a Delhi polo.

Athletics

• Most Athletics Donors
  The athletics team with the highest number of combined donors from the Back the Broncos Challenge and the Day of Giving will receive an additional $500.  
• Most New Athletics Donors
  The athletic team with the most first-time donors will receive an additional $500.
• Largest Athletics Donation
  The Delhi donor who makes the largest gift to Broncos Athletics wins $500 for the athletic program of their choice.

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	The Delhi Fund The Delhi Fund provides immediate and flexible funds to meet SUNY Delhi's strategic priorities. Impacts include scholarships, first year seminar, and peer tutoring.
	Student Emergency Fund  Support SUNY Delhi students in times of extraordinary financial or personal hardship so they can complete their education.
	Academic Departments Provide direct support to the academic department or major that means the most to you.
	Athletics  Your support ensures that it’s a Great Day to be a Bronco! Gifts to the Athletics Department Fund help student athletes have great experiences on and off the field.
	Scholarships  For so many SUNY Delhi students, receiving a scholarship makes a college education possible. Your gift to scholarships keep a Delhi education in reach of students and their families.
	Student Success and Completion Grants  Completion grants provide a one-time support for students who are close to completing a degree and who have a relatively small financial challenge that threatens degree completion.

Thank you to our Day of Giving Campaign Challenge Sponsors:

• Robert '66 and Susan Mille
• Theresa Molloy '80
• Mike Stein
• Daniel Walsh '75/Retired Faculty

Fueling Dreams: Through Donor Impact

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	This scholarship is deeply meaningful to both my family and me, as it encourages me to keep striving for excellence both in and out of the classroom. Now, I can remain focused on my academics, leadership roles, and my future in nursing.	Venessa Mfum, Nursing, Class of 2026
	Knowing that there are donors out there who believe in students like me really pushes me to keep doing my best. I appreciate SUNY Delhi and the College Foundation for creating opportunities like this. It reminds me that I'm in a place where people care about students and want to see us succeed.	Steve Guay, Business Administration, 2026
	My long-term goal is to establish my own residential architecture firm and create programs that provide safe, sustainable housing for underserved communities. Thanks to your giving, I can continue pursuing this valuable opportunity without the added stress of financial burdens, and for that, I am deeply grateful.  I aspire to one day give back to the college and help future students achieve their educational and career goals.	Melinda Canales, Architecture Design & Building, Class of 2028
	I would like to thank you sincerely for supporting SUNY Delhi students. I am a sophomore studying Architecture at SUNY Delhi, working toward a career where I can design impactful, inclusive spaces that serve communities. Your giving helps relieve the financial pressure on my family and allows me to focus more fully on my academic and professional development.	Nadine Elkommos, Architecture, Class of 2027
	My long-term goal is to open multiple Michelin-starred restaurants that blend East African flavors with modern techniques, helping bring African cuisine's beauty and depth to the global fine-dining stage. Your support brings me closer to achieving my dream of showcasing African cuisine on a global stage. Thank you.	Joe Kariuki, Culinary Arts Management, Class of 2027
	My goal is to become a registered nurse and work in a hospital setting where I can provide safe, compassionate, and culturally informed care to patients and families. I am fully dedicated to my nursing program and committed to developing strong clinical, communication, and critical-thinking skills. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting SUNY Delhi students like me.	Ikran Dodi, Nursing, Class of 2028
	I hope to own and operate my own mechanic shop and or my own remodeling company, as well as being able to operate heavy machinery and join DOT. My scholarship is important to me because it shows me that there are people who care about the upcoming students and want to help in any way they can. Thank you for sponsoring this award.	Kelsey Cumming, Automotive Mechanics, Class of 2027