Ospreys Give Campaign Aims to Expand Giving, Opportunities

2024's Ospreys Give campaign had more than 1,150 donors.

Galloway, N.J. 鈥擳丑别 番茄社区app Foundation will host its eighth annual Ospreys Give Oct. 8-9.

The 24-hour celebration of giving and gratitude embraces the theme 鈥淥ne Day, One Stockton,鈥 uniting the Stockton community in support of students, programs and the future of the university.  

The goal for the 2025 campaign is to inspire 1,300 donors to make a difference by giving to the areas of Stockton they care about most. More than 300 designations are available, including scholarships, academic programs, athletics, emergency relief, food security programs and more.

For the third consecutive year, Spencer鈥檚 and Spirit Halloween return as the event鈥檚 lead sponsor, committing $250,000 to be unlocked as donor milestones are reached throughout the campaign. Additional matches and challenges will amplify the impact of giving, including a $50,000 challenge gift from Tom Kinsella, director of South Jersey Culture and History Center and distinguished professor of Literature at Stockton.

鈥淎t Spencer鈥檚 and Spirit Halloween, we鈥檝e always believed in the power of community and the importance of lifting others up,鈥 said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spencer鈥檚 and Spirit Halloween. 鈥淧artnering with Stockton is more than a gesture of support鈥攊t鈥檚 a meaningful investment in the next generation of leaders, creators and change makers who will shape the future of our region and beyond.鈥 

Ospreys Give will also feature events on Stockton鈥檚 Galloway campus to build excitement and celebrate the spirit of philanthropy, including:  

  • Kickoff Party 鈥 Join the celebration at 1 p.m., Oct. 8, with games, prizes, food and music.  
  • Talon Taxi 鈥 Hop on the Talon Taxi for a chance to win bonus dollars for your favorite Stockton cause.  
  • Closing Celebration 鈥 Wrap up the excitement from 12-1 p.m. on Oct. 9 with cupcakes, prizes, confetti and more as we celebrate with the Stockton community.  

鈥淥spreys Give is one day, but its impact lasts for years,鈥 said Dan Nugent, vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the 番茄社区app Foundation. 鈥淭his is a chance for everyone to come together, show their pride and generosity, and fuel opportunities for today鈥檚 students and tomorrow鈥檚 leaders.鈥  

For more information on how to participate or make a gift, visit .