Giving

Match Day 2026


Match Day by the Numbers


Thank You for another incredible Match Day!!


Match Day 2026 is Tuesday, March 3. Game, Set, Match Day on campus events will be held in Maenpa Court at Beeghly Gymnasium. Alumni and friends of the College around the country and the world show that Match Day is a way for the Tomcat Community to come together, supporting Thiel students.

The entire Thiel Community can join the fun by making donations of all dollar amounts to reach challenge goals and unlock videos.

Take advantage of the challenges established for this once-a-year event to ensure that your generous gift to The Thiel Fund reaches its full potential!

Gifts to the Thiel Fund go exclusively to the areas of greatest need of the College, funding need based scholarships, academic programming, athletics, and campus improvements.

There are many ways to join the celebration.

  • Share your message of support on social media with #tcproud
  • Attend the opening ceremony at 9 AM in Maenpa Court at Beeghly Gymnasium
  • Participate in campus Trivial Pursuit at 11:30 AM in Maenpa Court at Beeghly Gymnasium
  • Most importantly—give! All gifts make an impact, regardless of dollar amount!

Total Donor Challenge

CHALLENGE COMPLETE - VIDEO UNLOCKED!

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$10,000 if we reach 600 donors

Help us reach our Match Day goal of 600 donors to unlock $10,000!  

GOAL ACHIEVED! 640 gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund

** COMPLETING CHALLENGE UNLOCKS VIDEO! **


Greek Donor Challenge

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$10,000 for 250 Greek donors

We know Thiel Greeks love to compete against each other. If 250 Greeks give on Match Day, $10,000 will be donated!

Greek Organizations: Delta Sigma Phi, Kappa Sigma, Phi Theta Phi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Sigma Kappa, Zeta Tau Alpha, Alpha Chi Rho, Lambda Chi Alpha, Alpha Gamma Delta

 GOAL ACHIEVED! 363 Greek members gave! THANK YOU! ++ Delta Sigma Phi = 65 ++ Kappa Sigma = 8 ++ Phi Theta Phi = 63 ++ Sigma Phi Epsilon = 36 ++ Alpha Xi Delta = 30 ++ Chi Omega = 38 ++ Sigma Kappa = 33 ++ Zeta Tau Alpha = 45 ++ Alpha Chi Rho = 14 ++ Lambda Chi Alpha = 8 ++ Alpha Gamma Delta = 18

CLICK TO GIVE NOW!

You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund

** COMPLETING CHALLENGE UNLOCKS VIDEO! **


Phi Theta Phi Challenge

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
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$5,000 for 50 Phi donors

A Phi Theta Phi Brother has pledged an additional $5,000 if 50 Phi Brothers donate on Match Day! 

GOAL ACHIEVED! 63 Phi brothers gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


Zeta Tau Alpha Challenge

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
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40 Zeta Tau Alpha donors for $4,000

A generous alumna has pledged to donate $4,000 if 40 Zeta Tau Alpha Sisters give on Match Day!

GOAL ACHIEVED! 45 Zeta sisters gave! THANK YOU!

CLICK TO GIVE NOW!

You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


John Logan ’65 & Catherine Mott Honoring David Miller ’61 H’20 & Gary Witosky ’79 H’24 Challenge

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$5,000 for 100 donors

If 100 donors give on Match Day in honor of Thiel legends Professor Miller and Professor Witosky, an additional $5,000 will be donated! 

GOAL ACHIEVED! 127 gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


Choir Challenge

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$2,000 for 35 choir donors. $500 additional for 10 alumni choir couple donors 

Get your voice ready! If 35 choir alums give, a generous donor will donate $2,000!  If 10 Thiel Choir couples donate, $500 extra will be added to the challenge total for $2,500!

GOAL ACHIEVED! 55 choir alums gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


Thiel Players Challenge - In Honor of Bill Robinson

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$1,000 for 35 donors

Honor Thiel Players legend Bill Robinson with this challenge! If 35 Thiel Players Alums give, $1,000 will be added to the group total from a generous donor!

GOAL ACHIEVED! 49 Thiel Players Alums gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


Thiel Campus Community Challenge

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$2,000 for 95 employee donations

If 95 current or former employees donate on Match Day, $2,000 extra will be given! 

GOAL ACHIEVED! 112 current or former employees gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


Chi Omega Challenge

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35 Chi Omega donors for $3,000

A generous sister has pledged to donate $3,000 if 35 Chi Omega Sisters give on Match Day!

GOAL ACHIEVED! 38 Chi Omega sisters gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


1990s Decade Challenge

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
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$5,000 for 45 1990s graduate donors

If 45 1990 -1999 graduates give on Match Day, $5,000 will be given! 

GOAL ACHIEVED! 78 gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


Gary Witosky ’79, H’24 & Mike Zawoysky ’79 First Generation Graduate Challenge

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$10,000 for 50 first generation college graduates

If 50 first generation Thiel College graduate donors give, $10,000 will be donated by Gary Witosky and Mike Zawoysky! Please identify yourself as a first generation graduate on your gift for challenge credit.

GOAL ACHIEVED! 95 first generation graduates gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


Maggie Norris ’78 & David Fauth ’73 1970s Decade Challenge

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
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$14,000 for 125 1970s graduate donors

1970-1979 graduates, Maggie Norris and David Fauth are challenging you! If 125 1970-1979 graduates give on Match Day, $14,000 will be donated! 

GOAL ACHIEVED! 145 gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


1980s Decade Challenge

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
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$5,000 for 75 1980s graduate donors

1980-1989 graduates, you have been challenged! If 75 1980-1989 graduates give on Match Day, $5,000 will be given by a generous donor! 

GOAL ACHIEVED! 104 gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


Young Alumni Challenge

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
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$5,000 for 25 2010-2025 donors

2010-2025 graduates, you have been challenged! If 25 graduates within these years give on Match Day, an extra $5,000 will be donated! 

GOAL ACHIEVED! 51 gave! THANK YOU!

CLICK TO GIVE NOW!

You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


Tomcat Athlete Challenge

CHALLENGE COMPLETE - VIDEO UNLOCKED!

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$5,000 for 150 athlete donors

Are you a Tomcat athlete? $5,000 will be donated, if 150 athlete donors give!  

GOAL ACHIEVED! 181 Tomcat athletes gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund

** COMPLETING CHALLENGE UNLOCKS VIDEO! **


Dr. Robert Olson ’60, H’09 Delta Sigma Phi Challenge

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
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$1,000 for 33 Delta Sigma Phi donors

If 33 Delta Sigma Phi Brothers give on Match Day, Dr. Olson will give an additional $1,000

GOAL ACHIEVED! 65 Sigs gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


Sigma Phi Epsilon Challenge

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
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$5,000 for 35 Sigma Phi Epsilon donors

If 35 Sigma Phi Epsilon Brothers donate on Match Day, a brother will give an extra $5,000!  

GOAL ACHIEVED! 36 Sig Eps gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


Tomcat Gold Challenge

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
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$4,500 for 75 1975 and prior graduates

If 75 graduates from 1975 or prior give on Match Day, $4,500 will be donated!   

GOAL ACHIEVED! 139 gave! THANK YOU!

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You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund


Alumni Board Challenge

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$3,000 for 50 donors

The Alumni Board is challenging six groups- Band, Campus Ministry, Homecoming Court, Honors Students, Media Students (Radio, School Newspaper, etc), and Student Government Association. If 50 donors with affiliations to any of these groups give, $3,000 will be given! ***Please list your affiliations with your gift for this challenge.**

GOAL ACHIEVED! 114 gave! THANK YOU!

CLICK TO GIVE NOW!

You can also give using Venmo @ThielCollege – Thiel Fund

** COMPLETING CHALLENGE UNLOCKS VIDEO! **