Pirate Blue's Donor Matching Day a Record Success!
4/15/2019 4:19:00 PM | General, Pirate Blue
South Orange, N.J. - Last week's eighth annual Donor Matching Day, which rallies Seton Hall alumni, fans, faculty and staff together in support of Pirates student-athletes and in conjunction with Seton Hall Giving Day, enjoyed record fundraising as the Pirate Blue Athletic fund received just over $236,000 from 747 donors.
This year's Donor Matching Day fundraising represents a 35 percent increase over last year and surpasses the previous record of $207,000 set in 2016.
"Last week's record Donor Matching Day was another incredible effort by Pirate Blue Nation, who once again have united alongside Seton Hall Athletics in support of our student-athletes," said Seton Hall Vice President & Director of Athletics Pat Lyons. "The funds that Pirate Blue generates every year are critical to helping our department not only give our student-athletes a first-class experience, but also give them the tools and support they need to compete at the highest level. Days like Donor Matching Day are monumental for our strategic efforts, and on behalf of the department, I thank each and every donor for helping make this initiative a tremendous success."
Donor Matching Day's 50-state challenge once again brought #PirateBlueNation together as Seton Hall supporters across the country gave in support of the Pirates. Once Pirate Blue secured the final state, Minnesota, in the 2 p.m., hour, the successful challenge triggered a $50,000 gift from an anonymous donor.Â
Pirates head men's basketball coach Kevin Willard, who just completed his ninth year at the helm of the men's basketball team with four straight 20-win seasons and NCAA Tournament appearances under his belt, matched all gifts on Donor Matching Day by 30 percent, the fourth straight year he has done so.
The Pirate Blue Athletic Fund directly supports the Seton Hall Department of Athletics and its student-athletes. Pirate Blue strives to embrace and engage the most dedicated Pirate fans within the Seton Hall community to further promote the passion and camaraderie that makes the University so unique. Donor Matching Day is not the only day you can donate; you can make a tax-deductible contribution and join Pirate Blue today online at PirateBlue.com and any day of the year by calling 973-275-6447.
This year's Donor Matching Day fundraising represents a 35 percent increase over last year and surpasses the previous record of $207,000 set in 2016.
"Last week's record Donor Matching Day was another incredible effort by Pirate Blue Nation, who once again have united alongside Seton Hall Athletics in support of our student-athletes," said Seton Hall Vice President & Director of Athletics Pat Lyons. "The funds that Pirate Blue generates every year are critical to helping our department not only give our student-athletes a first-class experience, but also give them the tools and support they need to compete at the highest level. Days like Donor Matching Day are monumental for our strategic efforts, and on behalf of the department, I thank each and every donor for helping make this initiative a tremendous success."
Donor Matching Day's 50-state challenge once again brought #PirateBlueNation together as Seton Hall supporters across the country gave in support of the Pirates. Once Pirate Blue secured the final state, Minnesota, in the 2 p.m., hour, the successful challenge triggered a $50,000 gift from an anonymous donor.Â
Pirates head men's basketball coach Kevin Willard, who just completed his ninth year at the helm of the men's basketball team with four straight 20-win seasons and NCAA Tournament appearances under his belt, matched all gifts on Donor Matching Day by 30 percent, the fourth straight year he has done so.
The Pirate Blue Athletic Fund directly supports the Seton Hall Department of Athletics and its student-athletes. Pirate Blue strives to embrace and engage the most dedicated Pirate fans within the Seton Hall community to further promote the passion and camaraderie that makes the University so unique. Donor Matching Day is not the only day you can donate; you can make a tax-deductible contribution and join Pirate Blue today online at PirateBlue.com and any day of the year by calling 973-275-6447.
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