One Day For Montclair 2025
Let's Go Red Hawks!

1Day4Montclair is a special 24-hour fundraising event dedicated to celebrating and supporting Montclair State University. This day unites the Red Hawk community for action and celebration! 1Day4Montclair provides an opportunity to fund scholarships, enhance academic programs, support student initiatives and strengthen campus resources. 

Your support on Thursday, April 24, 2025, will help us create opportunities, elevate achievements and celebrate our students.

 Sign up today to join as a One Day Champion – help spread the word and recruit others to make a lasting impact for current and future Red Hawks!

Java Love Roasting Co for Montclair.

Thanks-a-latte for all of the Red Hawk support during One Day for Montclair! We are so excited to be partnering with Java Love Roasting Co.* once again this year. Give up your latte for One Day, one week or one month and make your gift to lift up the next generation of Red Hawks.

*As a special thank you, you will receive $5 off of your order from Java Love Roasting Co. The link to place your order will be in your gift receipt.

THE IMPACT

We raised an impressive amount in gifts, demonstrating the community's generosity and commitment to support Montclair State University.

Your contribution to One Day Montclair directly enhances Montclair State University by supporting scholarships, academic programs, student resources and campus improvements. Every gift, no matter the size, helps provide students with opportunities for success, fosters innovation in research and learning and strengthens the university’s ability to grow and thrive. Your generosity makes a lasting impact on the Montclair community, empowering students to reach new heights.

Go Red Hawks!



Give Early!
Emergency Scholarship Fund - Beth Gottung Challenge
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Emergency Scholarship Fund - Beth Gottung Challenge
Raise 1,000 to unlock $1,000 to the Emergency Scholarship Fund - from Beth Gottung '19MA and Foundation Board Member
$100 MATCHED
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George T. McDonough Memorial Scholarship Challenge
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George T. McDonough Memorial Scholarship Challenge
Raise $1,000 to unlock $1,000 from friends of George T. McDonough
$0 MATCHED
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EOF Book Scholarship - Greg Collins '79 Challenge
$1,500
EOF Book Scholarship - Greg Collins '79 Challenge
Raise $1,500 for the EOF Book Scholarship Fund and unlock $1,500 from Greg Collins, '79 and Chair of The Foundation Board
$25 / $1,500 Raised
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The Fund for Montclair State Challenge - Stephen P. Pepe, Esq. '65
$2,000
The Fund for Montclair State Challenge - Stephen P. Pepe, Esq. '65
Unlock $2,000 when we get to 100 donors for The Fund for Montclair State.
0 / 100 Donors
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Robert Troccoli Challenge - Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
$10,000
Robert Troccoli Challenge - Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
When 100 donors come together, we will unlock $10,000.
1 / 100 Donors
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Steven M. Resnick, Esq. '93 - Pre-Law Challenge
$5,000
Steven M. Resnick, Esq. '93 - Pre-Law Challenge
Raise $2,500 in support of Pre-Law to unlock $5,000 in Scholarship from alumnus Steven M. Resnick, Esq. '93
$0 / $2,500 Raised
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Zinola Women's Basketball Challenge
Women's Basketball Thanks to the generosity of Women's Basketball Champion and Benefactor Liza Zinola, we have a 1:1 dollar match. When we come together to raise $1,000 we will unlock $1,000. Let's Go Red Hawks!
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$21,500
Twilight Donor - Karl W. Huelsenbeck
Beginning 4:00 p.m. through midnight - get to 50 donors to unlock $21,500 from University friend and philanthropist, Karl W. Huelsenbeck
50 Donor Goal
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Red Hawk Athletics - Judith Schumacher Tilton Donor Challenge
Judith Schumacher Tilton Challenge: Top 3 Athletics teams with the most donors win: 1st: $2,500; 2nd: $1,500; 3rd: $1,000
Fund Designation (19)
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Eisen Challenge
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Eisen Challenge
Eisen Challenge - Let's go Red Hawks! Thanks to the generosity of the Eisen's, we have a 1:1 match. When we come together to raise $150,000, we can unlock $150,000. Let's Go Red Hawks!
$0 MATCHED
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Let's get started early - Louis Gilleran, MD '79 Challenge
$20,000
Let's get started early - Louis Gilleran, MD '79 Challenge
Raise $10,000 to unlock $20,000 from Louis Gilleran, MD '79!
$1,875 / $10,000 Raised
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Classics and Humanities - Mary English Challenge
$1,000
Classics and Humanities - Mary English Challenge
Mary English, Chair of Classics and Humanities will donate $1000 when we reach 35 donors
0 / 35 Donors
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Anonymous Alumna Challenge
$50,000
Anonymous Alumna Challenge
Get to 250 alumni donors to unlock $50,000
16 / 250 Donors
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Palmer Donor Challenge - Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
$22,500
Palmer Donor Challenge - Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
All donors who make a gift during ONE DAY for Bloomfield College of Montclair State University up to an aggregate total of $22,500 will be matched thanks to the generosity of Lynne and Archie Palmer.
0 / 22,500 Donors
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College for Education and Engaged Learning - Dean's Challenge
$1,000
College for Education and Engaged Learning - Dean's Challenge
Dean Vincent C. Alfonso, College for Education and Engaged Learning Challenge. Let's come together to raise $1,000 and unlock $1,000 to support graduate student awards. These awards will support graduate students by defraying the cost of their education so that they may become educators of children and youth in New Jersey and beyond. Every contribution is valued and we know our students will appreciate any assistance they receive. Thank you so much for your support of our students!
$0 / $1,000 Raised
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Who's going all in for One Day for Montclair?
The entire Montclair community of alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends coming together. Let's see who's going all in for One Day and transforming every day!
What is your relationship to Montclair State University?
Rank Answer Amount
1 Alumni $1,400.00
2 Parent $225.00
3 Faculty/Staff $175.00
4 Friend $150.00
5 Student $25.00
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Transforming Every Day by Decade for One Day
Transforming Every Day by Decade for One Day
What decade did you graduate?
Rank Answer Amount
1 1990-1999 $450.00
2 1970-1979 $375.00
3 1960-1969 $225.00
4 2000-2009 $150.00
5 1980-1989 $125.00
6 2010-2019 $75.00
$8,000
Alumni Challenge - Halfway There Challenge
Halfway There Challege! Let's get 50 more donors to unlock $8,000 from alumna, Judy Graef '66
50 Donor Goal
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$5,000
Manny '61 and Meg Scrofani Football
Secure 50 football donors to unlock $5,000 from an alumnus, Manny '61 and Meg Scrofani.
50 Donor Goal
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Use #1Day4Montclair to join in the fun!
Red Hawks are Everywhere! #1Day4Montclair
Rank State Gifts
1 NJ 16
2 MD 4
3 NY 2
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