Be part of something powerful—on April 22 and 23, 2026, help strengthen Adelphi.
Join us for 1,896 minutes of giving to honor our founding year of 1896.
Giving Day is here!
Adelphi’s campus is full of reasons to give. For 1,896 minutes, every action counts and every Panther plays a role.
The fun starts April 22, 2026 at 4:24 am and runs through noon on April 23, 2026.
With the launch of , Adelphi’s largest comprehensive fundraising campaign ever, we have the chance to make an even bigger impact during our annual Giving Day event. No matter which area of campus you choose to support during 1,896 Minutes to Give, your gift will advance the strategic priorities outlined in the Momentum Campaign and provide enduring support for Adelphi’s mission.
Together, we’ll create an extraordinary future for a University that has been changing lives since 1896.
How to Get Involved
Don’t want to wait another minute? Get involved now:
Make your gift
Support current and future Panthers by giving to the area of campus that matters most to you.
Become a giving day influencer
Snap, share, give, and show your Panther pride. You will automatically receive an email with your unique influencer link when you donate on Giving Day. Share your link with your network via social media, text and email. Track the impact you are making as you view the donations your content generates.
Create a match or challenge
Offer your own dollar-per-dollar matching gift or challenge gift to make an even bigger impact and inspire others to give back. Contact Mary Byrne, director of the Adelphi Fund to get started.
Students Power Giving Day
Students play a key role in making Giving Day a success. Join the fun, support campus causes and help spread Panther pride across Adelphi.
Join the #Give4Adelphi Scavenger Hunt
Every individual clue, post and gift builds something bigger than us all. Follow clues hidden across campus to discover 21 plushie puppies—each one represents a Giving Day cause and unlocks a $100 donation in your name. We especially thank our campus partners and gift sponsors, Adelphi Dining Services, Adelphi Bookstore and the Grafer Family!
Share the fun!
Post your Scavenger Hunt stops, tag friends, and use #Give4Adelphi to help spread awareness and inspire support for Adelphi causes.
Class of 2026: Pay It Forward
Support future Panthers and leave your legacy. When we reach our $25,000 goal, this fund becomes a permanently endowed scholarship offered by the Class of 2026.
Why it Matters
Your participation…
- Supports causes, programs and spaces that shape the Adelphi experience
- Advances Adelphi’s mission to transform lives
- Pays it forward to build momentum for future Panthers
During these 1,896 minutes, you have the chance to:
- Explore what matters to you
- Share your voice
- Support your community
- Make an impact
