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GSW’s eighth annual Day of Giving will be held Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. This 24-hour fundraising campaign will bring Hurricanes around the world—alumni, community members, parents, friends, faculty, staff and students—together to support Georgia Southwestern State University.
As part of GSW’s Rising Together, Shaping Futures campaign, every gift made on Day of Giving will count toward the campaign goal while supporting the annual fund, scholarships and student programs. Together, these investments will strengthen opportunities for current and future Hurricanes.
This year, GSW will raise the bar once again with a goal of 700 donors. Supporters from all 50 states (and beyond) will also be challenged to light up their state and Turn the Map Gold!
This fund provides a source for campus and student needs as they arise including conference expenses, extra-curricular learning programs, emergency expenses and campus activities and operation.
This fund provides students with the financial support they need to overcome an unanticipated financial hardship that inhibits their ability to finish a degree.
Your contribution to GSW Athletics includes, but is not limited to, support for athletic facility improvements, scholarships, and recruiting enhancements.
Contributions to support the Carter Leadership Program will bolster existing programs and ensure enhancement of opportunities and involvement.
We are challenging our fellow Hurricanes and GSW supporters across the nation to come together and help us "Turn the Map Gold" by receiving a donation from every state in the United States!
Last year, Georgia Southwestern received donations from all 50 states and 602 donors! Thank you for your gifts that continue to impact the lives of Georgia Southwestern students as they prepare to Take Tomorrow By Storm.
Anyone! It is our goal to engage students, alumni, parents, and friends all over the world. Engagement is the key. The more participants, the faster we reach our goals and the more we earn for scholarships.
Yes! As with any charitable contribution to Georgia Southwestern, gifts on GSW Day of Giving are tax deductible. We recommend donors consult their tax advisers with specific questions.
You can make a big impact by sharing our Day of Giving with family, friends, and coworkers, and by posting updates on social media to help us reach our goals.
Advocates are our strongest ambassadors. Your voice matters most! Check out the Advocate Tool Guide to see simple ways you can get involved and help make this our best Day of Giving yet!
Participants can donate online, by phone, and by mail. Please call 229-931-2014 or email foundation@gsw.edu.
The local businesses below generously donated a portion of their proceeds towards Day of Giving 2026!
My wife and I were fortunate to receive scholarships at GSW that helped lighten the financial load and allowed us to focus more on our studies and campus life. That’s why we choose to support the Day of Giving; it’s our way of “paying it forward” so today’s students can have the same kinds of opportunities we did.
GSW, this jewel of our region, has been transforming lives and developing leaders for over 100 years and it’s not done yet! Today we see a vibrant and enduring center of excellence that is impacting our community and our world. We are proud to play some small part in this effort through the annual Day of Giving.