GREEN & GOLD

CHALLENGE

OCT. 1-8, 2026

The Green Terror McDaniel logo on the floor of the basketball court.

Supporting Excellence in Athletics

The Green and Gold fund provides critical annual support to Green Terror teams and student-athletes.

Your gift provides resources that offer life-changing, transformative athletic experiences to student-athletes.

Donations enhance the student-athlete experience for over 400 students on 24 athletic teams annually, making a major difference in their experience on and off the field.

The Green & Gold Challenge

The Green & Gold Challenge is a weeklong competition to help Green Terror Athletics Reach New Heights.

For one week each year, Green Terror athletic teams ask for your support to help ensure that student-athletes have the resources they need to compete at the highest level. The Green & Gold Challenge can only be successful with the help of student-athletes, coaches, alumni, parents, and friends. Help spread the word and garner support for your favorite Green Terror team.

Aerial View of the football field and renovated track.

BECOME AN ADVOCATE

Your toolkit includes an advocate training video that walks you through best practices for soliciting docations, plus sample emails and social posts you can use as-is or customize for your outreach. You’ll also find downloadable social graphics to help your posts stand out. Use these tools to make the most of the Green & Gold Challenge.

Watch this short video on how to create an account on the GiveCampus platform and leverage their tools to make your outreach easy. Then, check out the resources below to help your favorite team come out on top!

Use the graphics and sample posts below, or get creative and write your own!

When you log into your GiveCampus account, you can copy a unique URL to add to your social media posts that will track the impact of your posts!

Thank You Graphic

Use these sample posts or get creative and write your own!

When you log into your GiveCampus account, you can copy a unique URL to add to your social media posts that will track the impact of your posts!

There’s nothing like the feeling of stepping onto the field in Green & Gold. Today, [Insert Team Name] is building that same pride for the next generation of student-athletes. A gift by Oct. 8 helps carry that forward. 🏈
#McDanielClimb #GreenandGold

As a former [Insert Team Name] athlete, I know what it means to have people in your corner. The Green & Gold Challenge is our chance to be that for today’s team. I’ve made my gift — join me by Oct. 8 to McDaniel’s student-athletes. 💚 🌟 #McDanielClimb #GreenandGold

Calling all Green Terrors: [Insert Team Name] is community in motion, and every gift makes a difference. Support the Green & Gold Challenge by Oct. 8 and help our student-athletes thrive on and off the field. ⚽️ 
#McDanielClimb #GreenandGold

Once a Green Terror, always a Green Terror. 🙌 💚 A gift to the Green & Gold Challenge is a vote of confidence in [Insert Team Name] and everything they represent. Join me by Oct. 8 and keep the spirit going.
#McDanielClimb #GreenandGold

College ties can ne’er be broken💛 — and neither can our commitment to our student-athletes. A gift to the Green & Gold Challenge supports [Insert Team Name]. Help them reach new heights before the Challenge wraps Oct. 8.
#McDanielClimb #GreenandGold

The countdown is on. ⏲️ [Insert Team Name] is counting on us, and every gift before brings the Green & Gold Challenge closer to its goal. Make your gift by Oct. 8 to help our student-athletes reach new heights. 
#McDanielClimb #GreenandGold

Help spread the word about the Green & Gold Challenge by sending emails directly to other members of the Green Terror family.

Use this sample email to get you started. Be sure to log into your GiveCampus account and copy a unique URL to add to your email that will track your activity! When you log into your GiveCampus account, you can copy a unique URL to add to your social media posts that will track the impact of your posts!

Dear [Recipient’s Name],

I’m reaching out to share how you can support McDaniel College’s student-athletes during the 2026 Green & Gold Challenge, running from Oct. 1 through Oct. 8.

McDaniel’s athletic programs are a vital part of campus life, giving students the chance to grow, lead, and excel both on and off the field. The Green & Gold Challenge is a great way to ensure they have the resources they need to continue reaching new heights. I’ve personally committed to supporting [Insert Team Name] and would love for you to join me. Every gift, no matter the size, helps the team compete for extra funding through exciting challenges, matches, and prizes.

To participate, simply visit [Insert Link to your personal donation page] and select the team or program you’d like to support. It only takes a few minutes, and your contribution will have a lasting impact. Thank you for helping our Green Terror student-athletes reach new heights of success!

Best regards,
[Your Name]

JOIN THE GREEN & GOLD CHALLENGE

Every day, Green Terror student-athletes push themselves to reach new heights in competition, in the classroom, and as leaders on campus.