Virginia Tech Giving Day 2026 has ended!
Virginia Tech Giving Day 2026
Virginia Tech Giving Day 2026 has ended!
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Leaderboards, Challenges, and Matches
Don't miss the chance to elevate your impact, thanks to generous challenge donors, gift-matching opportunities, and fun social media events throughout the 24 hours of Giving Day!
Past Events
Most Donors Leaderboard
The Top-5 colleges or units with the most unique donors during the 24 hours of Giving Day will receive additional funds.
| Rank | Prize | Area | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,000 | Pamplin College of Business | 5,451 |
| 2 | $4,000 | Student Affairs | Recreational Sports | 2,610 |
| 3 | $3,000 | Athletics | 2,546 |
| 4 | $2,000 | College of Engineering | 2,148 |
| 5 | $1,000 | College of Science | 1,636 |
| 6 | College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | 1,597 | |
| 7 | Virginia Cooperative Extension | 1,557 | |
| 8 | Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets | 1,424 | |
| 9 | College of Architecture, Arts, and Design | 1,366 | |
| 10 | College of Natural Resources and Environment | 955 | |
| 11 | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | 826 | |
| 12 | Student Affairs | 795 | |
| 13 | Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine | 586 | |
| 14 | Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech | 308 | |
| 15 | Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC | 204 |
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Beat-Your-Best Donors Leaderboard
The Top-5 colleges or units to outperform the number of unique donors who gave during last year's Giving Day will be rewarded with additional funds!
| Rank | Prize | Area | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,000 | Fralin Life Sciences Institute | +387.50% |
39
goal: 8
|
| 2 | $4,000 | Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology | +192.11% |
111
goal: 38
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| 3 | $3,000 | Honors College | +166.67% |
64
goal: 24
|
| 4 | $2,000 | Institute for Critical Tech and Applied Science | +116.67% |
26
goal: 12
|
| 5 | $1,000 | Virginia Tech National Security Institute | +100.00% |
36
goal: 18
|
| 6 | Institute for Society, Culture and Environment | +90.48% |
40
goal: 21
|
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| 7 | Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech | +68.31% |
308
goal: 183
|
|
| 8 | Radio IQ | WVTF Music | +39.29% |
78
goal: 56
|
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| 9 | Student Affairs | +29.27% |
795
goal: 615
|
|
| 10 | Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets | +23.93% |
1,424
goal: 1,149
|
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| 11 | College of Engineering | +23.73% |
2,148
goal: 1,736
|
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| 12 | Greater Washington, D.C., Area | +23.08% |
32
goal: 26
|
|
| 13 | Outreach and International Affairs | +21.65% |
118
goal: 97
|
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| 14 | Virginia Tech Transportation Institute | +19.44% |
43
goal: 36
|
|
| 15 | Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC | +19.30% |
204
goal: 171
|
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Most Gifts Challenge
The area with the most gifts between 2 and 3 p.m. ET will win additional funding.
| Rank | Prize | Area | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Pamplin College of Business | 377 |
| 2 | Student Affairs | Recreational Sports | 163 | |
| 3 | Student Organizations | 149 | |
| 4 | Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets | 146 | |
| 5 | College of Engineering | 132 | |
| 6 | College of Science | 128 | |
| 7 | College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | 107 | |
| 8 | Student Affairs | 93 | |
| 9 | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | 66 | |
| 10 | Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine | 57 | |
| 11 | College of Natural Resources and Environment | 45 | |
| 12 | School of Performing Arts | 37 | |
| 13 | 4-H Centers | 35 | |
| 14 | Local VCE Programs | 29 | |
| 15 | Fraternities and Sororities | 24 |
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Most Alumni Donors Challenge
The area with the most Alumni donors between 6 and 7 p.m. ET will win additional funding.
Winner: Pamplin College of Business
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Student Organization/Sports Club Challenge
The student organization or sport club with the most donors between 8 and 9 p.m. ET will receive additional funding.
| Rank | Prize | Sport Club / Student Org | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Virginia Tech Men's Club Volleyball | 176 |
| 2 | Virginia Tech Men's Club Lacrosse | 94 | |
| 3 | Virginia Tech Club Ice Hockey | 94 | |
| 4 | Virginia Tech Alpine Ski Club | 74 | |
| 5 | Virginia Tech Women's Club Volleyball | 62 | |
| 6 | Virginia Tech Women's Club Water Polo | 52 | |
| 7 | Virginia Tech Club Cross Country Track & Field | 30 | |
| 8 | Wesley Foundation at VT | 29 | |
| 9 | ChemE Cube at Virginia Tech | 29 | |
| 10 | Virginia Tech Triathlon Club | 22 | |
| 11 | Human-Powered Submarine at Virginia Tech | 20 | |
| 12 | Sailing Club at Virginia Tech | 20 | |
| 13 | Virginia Tech Rowing Club (Crew) | 18 | |
| 14 | Virginia Tech Women's Rugby Club | 15 | |
| 15 | Virginia Tech Men's Club Water Polo | 15 |
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Night Owl Challenge
The area with the most donors between 1 and 2 a.m. ET will receive additional bonus funds.
| Rank | Prize | Area | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Pamplin College of Business | 99 |
| 2 | College of Science | 7 | |
| 3 | Student Affairs | Recreational Sports | 6 | |
| 4 | College of Engineering | 5 | |
| 5 | College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | 5 | |
| 6 | Student Organizations | 4 | |
| 7 | Student Affairs | 3 | |
| 8 | 4-H Centers | 3 | |
| 9 | College of Natural Resources and Environment | 2 | |
| 10 | Fraternities and Sororities | 2 | |
| 11 | Graduate School | 2 | |
| 12 | Hokie Scholarship Fund | 1 | |
| 13 | Women's Basketball | 1 | |
| 14 | School of Design | 1 | |
| 15 | Football | 1 |
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Farthest Hokie Challenge
The donor who gives from a location the farthest from Blacksburg, VA, between 5 and 6 a.m. ET will be able to award $1,000 in bonus funds to an area of their choice.
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Most Gifts Challenge
The area with the most gifts between 8 and 9 a.m. ET will win additional funding.
| Rank | Prize | Area | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Pamplin College of Business | 263 |
| 2 | College of Engineering | 154 | |
| 3 | College of Natural Resources and Environment | 131 | |
| 4 | College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | 128 | |
| 5 | College of Science | 99 | |
| 6 | Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets | 76 | |
| 7 | Student Affairs | Recreational Sports | 75 | |
| 8 | Student Organizations | 70 | |
| 9 | Student Affairs | 66 | |
| 10 | 4-H Centers | 53 | |
| 11 | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | 52 | |
| 12 | Local VCE Programs | 49 | |
| 13 | Local Alumni Chapter Scholarships | 32 | |
| 14 | Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine | 26 | |
| 15 | School of Performing Arts | 23 |
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Hokie Parent Challenge
The area with the most Hokie Parent donors between 10 and 11 a.m. ET will win additional funding.
Winner: Pamplin College of Business
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Alumni Chapter Beat-Your-Best Challenge
The Top-10 Alumni Chapters with the largest donor increase from last year's Giving Day will receive additional funds.
| Rank | Prize | Chapter | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Richmond Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | +1360.00% |
73
goal: 5
|
| 2 | $1,750 | Roanoke Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | +850.00% |
19
goal: 2
|
| 3 | $1,500 | San Antonio Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | +700.00% |
8
goal: 1
|
| 4 | $1,250 | Greensville/Southampton Chapter Scholarship Fund | +700.00% |
16
goal: 2
|
| 5 | $1,150 | Central Savannah River Area Alumni Chapter | +500.00% |
6
goal: 1
|
| 6 | $1,050 | Charlotte Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | +500.00% |
6
goal: 1
|
| 7 | $900 | Alaska Alumni Chapter | +320.00% |
21
goal: 5
|
| 8 | $850 | Charlottesville Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | +300.00% |
4
goal: 1
|
| 9 | $800 | Atlanta Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | +200.00% |
6
goal: 2
|
| 10 | $750 | New River Valley Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | +150.00% |
5
goal: 2
|
| 11 | Triangle Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | +122.22% |
20
goal: 9
|
|
| 12 | Eastern Shore Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | +100.00% |
2
goal: 1
|
|
| 13 | Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | +100.00% |
2
goal: 1
|
|
| 14 | Williamsburg Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | +66.67% |
10
goal: 6
|
|
| 15 | Charleston Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | +47.83% |
68
goal: 46
|
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Corps of Cadets Young Alumni Challenge
When 30 Young Alumni (0-10 years out) give back to the Corps of Cadets, a $2,000 gift will be unlocked and donated back to the Corps of Cadets by alumni Jack Holland ‘19 and Peter Wilson ‘17.
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Social Challenge: Decades
Share a photo on Instagram or Facebook Stories from your favorite Virginia Tech decade with #VTGivingDay. One randomly selected winner will receive a gift to the Virginia Tech area of their choice.
Winner: Emma Sowers; Award Area: Women's Athletics
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Social Challenge: Spot the Doodle Difference
Head over to the Virginia Tech Facebook for this one. Identify the differences between two similar illustrations from the Daily Doodler! Be the first to do so in the post comments and unlock bonus funds for the Virginia Tech area of your choice.
Winner: Olivia Swartz; Award Area: FBRI
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Coca-Cola Student Class Year Challenge
The current class year with the most donors will receive bonus funds to the area of their choice as voted on via the respective class years' Instagram accounts (classes of 2026-2029). Sponsored by Coca-Cola.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 | 1,228 |
| 2 | 2027 | 1,151 |
| 3 | 2028 | 944 |
| 4 | 2029 | 674 |
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Young Alumni Challenge
The Top-3 Young Alumni Committees that achieve the highest percentage growth in young alumni donors compared to their previous Giving Day will receive additional funds for their Chapter scholarship — $3,000 for first place, $2,000 for second, and $1,000 for third!
Final standings: RVA 195/150 (130%); Triangle 73/60 (122%); NYC 118/100 (118%); Charlotte 66/60 (110%); D.C. 547/500 (109%)
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Amount Raised Leaderboard
The Top-5 colleges and units with the most funds raised during the 24 hours of Giving Day will receive additional funds.
*Please note that challenge and match reward dollars are not included in this leaderboard's totals.*
| Rank | Prize | Area | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,000 | College of Engineering | $3,502,196.41 |
| 2 | $4,000 | Virginia Tech Transportation Institute | $2,253,050.00 |
| 3 | $3,000 | Athletics | $2,052,348.90 |
| 4 | $2,000 | College of Science | $1,513,653.35 |
| 5 | $1,000 | Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine | $1,455,246.10 |
| 6 | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | $1,277,748.00 | |
| 7 | Pamplin College of Business | $1,219,207.99 | |
| 8 | Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets | $670,276.37 | |
| 9 | College of Architecture, Arts, and Design | $453,260.72 | |
| 10 | College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | $407,987.00 | |
| 11 | College of Natural Resources and Environment | $276,280.05 | |
| 12 | Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC | $225,794.00 | |
| 13 | Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine | $216,725.00 | |
| 14 | University Libraries | $209,416.00 | |
| 15 | Student Affairs | Recreational Sports | $136,262.27 |
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The Opening Sprint Challenge
The area with the most donors between noon and 1 p.m. ET will win additional funding.
| Rank | Prize | Area | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Pamplin College of Business | 501 |
| 2 | Student Organizations | 343 | |
| 3 | College of Engineering | 238 | |
| 4 | Student Affairs | Recreational Sports | 229 | |
| 5 | College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | 181 | |
| 6 | College of Science | 147 | |
| 7 | School of Performing Arts | 125 | |
| 8 | Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets | 112 | |
| 9 | Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine | 95 | |
| 10 | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | 81 | |
| 11 | College of Natural Resources and Environment | 80 | |
| 12 | Local VCE Programs | 80 | |
| 13 | Student Affairs | 67 | |
| 14 | Football | 53 | |
| 15 | Local Alumni Chapter Scholarships | 44 |
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Faculty and Staff Challenge
The area with the most Faculty and Staff donors between 5 and 6 p.m. ET will win additional funding.
Winner: College of Science
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Young Alumni Challenge
The area with the most Young Alumni donors (Classes of 2016-2025) between 7 and 8 p.m. ET will win additional funding.
Winner: College of Engineering
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Student Challenge
The area with the most current student donors between 11 p.m. and midnight ET will win additional funding. Winner: Pamplin College of Business
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Most Gifts Challenge
The area with the most gifts between 3 and 4 a.m. ET will win additional funding.
| Rank | Prize | Area | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Pamplin College of Business | 8 |
| 2 | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | 4 | |
| 3 | College of Science | 4 | |
| 4 | Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets | 3 | |
| 5 | College of Engineering | 2 | |
| 6 | Student Organizations | 2 | |
| 7 | Local Alumni Chapter Scholarships | 2 | |
| 8 | Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine | 2 | |
| 9 | Virginia Tech Spirit Squads | 2 | |
| 10 | Fraternities and Sororities | 1 | |
| 11 | Virginia Tech National Security Institute | 1 | |
| 12 | Softball | 1 | |
| 13 | College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | 1 | |
| 14 | Global Change Center | 1 | |
| 15 | Graduate School | 1 |
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Early (Hokie)Bird Challenge
The area with the most donors between 6 and 7 a.m. ET will receive bonus funds.
| Rank | Prize | Area | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets | 118 |
| 2 | College of Natural Resources and Environment | 28 | |
| 3 | Pamplin College of Business | 27 | |
| 4 | College of Engineering | 23 | |
| 5 | Student Affairs | Recreational Sports | 17 | |
| 6 | College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | 16 | |
| 7 | Student Organizations | 15 | |
| 8 | Local VCE Programs | 15 | |
| 9 | College of Science | 9 | |
| 10 | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | 8 | |
| 11 | Student Affairs | 8 | |
| 12 | Fraternities and Sororities | 7 | |
| 13 | 4-H Centers | 7 | |
| 14 | Football | 5 | |
| 15 | Local Alumni Chapter Scholarships | 5 |
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Most Alumni Donors Challenge
The area with the most Alumni donors between 9 and 10 a.m. ET will win additional funding.
Winner: Pamplin College of Business
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Final Countdown Challenge
Giving Day 2026 is ending soon! The area with the most donors between 11 a.m. and noon ET will win $1,000 in additional funding.
| Rank | Prize | Area | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Pamplin College of Business | 605 |
| 2 | Student Organizations | 340 | |
| 3 | Student Affairs | Recreational Sports | 310 | |
| 4 | College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | 238 | |
| 5 | College of Science | 237 | |
| 6 | Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets | 226 | |
| 7 | College of Engineering | 201 | |
| 8 | Hokie Scholarship Fund | 195 | |
| 9 | Local VCE Programs | 118 | |
| 10 | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | 98 | |
| 11 | Student Affairs | 91 | |
| 12 | Local Alumni Chapter Scholarships | 80 | |
| 13 | 4-H Centers | 75 | |
| 14 | College of Natural Resources and Environment | 68 | |
| 15 | School of Performing Arts | 68 |
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Alumni Chapter Leaderboard
The Top-5 Alumni Chapters with the most donors will receive additional funds.
| Rank | Prize | Chapter | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Richmond Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | 73 |
| 2 | $1,500 | Charleston Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | 68 |
| 3 | $1,200 | Fauquier Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | 45 |
| 4 | $800 | Dallas-Fort Worth Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | 44 |
| 5 | $500 | New England Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | 31 |
| 6 | First State Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | 22 | |
| 7 | Tidewater Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | 22 | |
| 8 | Palmetto Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | 22 | |
| 9 | Alaska Alumni Chapter | 21 | |
| 10 | Triangle Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | 20 | |
| 11 | Roanoke Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | 19 | |
| 12 | Greensville/Southampton Chapter Scholarship Fund | 16 | |
| 13 | Denver Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | 15 | |
| 14 | San Francisco Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | 12 | |
| 15 | Williamsburg Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund | 10 |
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Social Challenge: Bingo
Screenshot a bingo card posted to the Virginia Tech Instagram and Facebook page. Mark off applicable spots and share your BINGO on your Instagram or Facebook stories. A randomly selected winner will unlock funds for the Virginia Tech area of their choice.
Winner: Alison Chitwood Williams / Award Area: Cheerleading
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Social Challenge: Hokie Hands
Share a photo of you doing the "VT" hand sign somewhere iconic and post to your Instagram or Facebook Stories. One submission will be selected to unlock a gift to the Virginia Tech area of their choice.
Winner: Katie Nabozny / Award Area: Marching Virginians
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Senior Challenge
The Top-3 areas that receive gifts from the most senior donors (yes, this counts as a senior class gift!) throughout Giving Day will receive $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000, respectively!
Final standings: Prism (205), Marketing Annual Fund (98), Virginia Tech Triathlon Club (87)
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