ONE DAY for Montclair – Join us on April 23, 2026

ONE DAY for Montclair is a day when the entire Montclair State University community comes together for a day of action and celebration. Your support on Thursday, April 23, 2026, will help us create opportunities, elevate achievements and celebrate our students. Every gift supports student success and impacts far beyond a single day.

Alyssa Arroyo, ’27, expresses “ONE DAY for Montclair is more than just a fundraiser, it’s a celebration of Red Hawk pride and continuing the success of future generations. It has helped students like me pursue our dreams and I’m excited to see how we all can come together to make an even greater impact this year!”

Our 24-hour day of giving returns for its 10th year, and the momentum keeps growing! Since the inaugural ONE DAY for Montclair, we’ve raised more than $1.9 million, demonstrating incredible support for our students and helping them reach their dreams. 

Want to be part of the excitement? Become a ONE DAY Champion! Help spread the word and encourage participation from your network to amplify the day’s impact to support current and future Red Hawks! It’s easy to sign up and once you do, you’ll have access to a great tool kit filled with email and social templates, animated GIFs, Zoom backgrounds and more. Champions receive exclusive ONE DAY tech stickers and learn about other cool incentives. 

Thanks-a-latte for all of the Red Hawk support these past years during ONE DAY! We are so excited to continue our partnership with Java Love Roasting, Co. 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 thank you for your gift, Java Love will provide every donor with a coupon to use on a  latte or other treat of their choice.

“ONE DAY for Montclair is a day where our entire community — alumni, faculty, staff, students and parents — comes together to make a real impact for our students and programs,” says Kara Baldwin Brennan ‘92, Senior Director of Annual Giving. “It’s a chance for everyone to feel part of something bigger than themselves.”

ONE DAY for Montclair will coincide with the campus’s annual World’s Fair Day, a tradition that celebrates the diverse cultures of our community through food, music, and performances. It is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and support our students throughout campus and beyond.

Join us on ONE DAY for Montclair where our Montclair community unites for a day of action and celebration. Let’s soar, Red Hawks!

Want to learn more or make an early gift? Click here. 

Please contact Kara Baldwin Brennan ’92, Director of Annual Giving at (973) 655-7492 or brennanka@montclair.edu for more information.