Give Green 2026 – April 7 and 8
Apr 7, 2026 | General
GIVE GREEN 2026
Tulane University's annual day of giving, Give Green, kicks off April 7 and 8 – and this year marks the ninth year of coming together to support what we love most about Tulane. On Give Green, the Tulane community unites to celebrate impact, generosity, and school spirit in a big way. This year, Tulane Athletics is calling on all supporters to help make Give Green 2026 the most impactful to date.
During Give Green 2025, Tulane Athletics set university records for dollars raised ($400,067) and donor contributions (987 donors). Across all schools and units, Give Green 2025 achieved remarkable success, raising over $1.7 million from more than 4,000 generous donors. Tulane Athletics aims to build upon the record-breaking success, achieving the following 2026 Give Green goals:
New for Give Green 2026: How to Support Tulane Athletics on Give Green
Giving to the Green Wave Club allows Tulane Athletics to provide the essential resources for our student-athletes to pursue excellence in competition and in the classroom. For the first time, Tulane Athletics supporters will have multiple choices on where to allocate their Give Green gifts, either to the Green Wave Talent Fund or the Green Wave Club Annual Fund.
Talent Fund
The Talent Fund generates the resources necessary to provide Green Wave student-athletes with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) support and other direct benefits from Tulane Athletics. Through this effort, Tulane Athletics recognizes the value our student-athletes bring to our athletic department, university, and greater community. Supporting the Talent Fund is the most direct to positively impact the on-field and on-court success of our Football, Men's and Women's Basketball, and Baseball programs. Talent Fund support goes to:
The Annual Fund is the general athletics fund, supporting essential operational needs of our student-athletes and athletic department. Annual Fund giving enhances the resources available to facilitate student-athlete success in the classroom, in competition, and as leaders in the community. Annual Fund support goes to:
Additionally, Tulane Athletics is rolling out multiple Give Green challenges, where donors can amplify their impact with their gifts unlocking additional funding.
Brian Bormaster ('04) is challenging supporters of Tulane Athletics during Give Green 2026. When 500 donors make a gift to the Green Wave Club, it will unlock an additional $25,000 in support! Gifts of any size will count in this challenge.
The Johnson Family is challenging supporters of Tulane Athletics during Give Green 2026. When 750 donors make a gift to the Green Wave Club, it will unlock an additional $50,000 in support! Gifts of any size will count in this challenge.
The Roussel Family is challenging supporters of Tulane Athletics during Give Green 2026. When 1,000 donors make a gift to the Green Wave Club, it will unlock an additional $100,000 in support! Gifts of any size will count in this challenge.
On Give Green, when 1,000 donors make a gift to the Green Wave Club, all Athletics Give Green challenges will be unlocked, awarding a total of $175,000 in additional support! This will also set a new Green Wave Club record for support on Give Green, establishing a new standard of excellence and support for Tulane Athletics.
"We are extremely thankful for our wonderful supporters who stepped up with our Give Green challenges. Time and time again, we are inspired by the generosity and leadership of our Green Wave Club members," said Senior Associate Athletic Director, Development, Justin Berger. "Our department could not accomplish what we do without the private support we receive, and we are deeply grateful for everyone who answers the call this Give Green and chooses to support our student-athletes and department."
To show your support for Tulane Athletics this Give Green, you can make a gift to the Green Wave Club by visiting HERE or by contacting a Green Wave Club staff member at (504) 865-5356.
GREEN WAVE CLUB
Giving to the Green Wave Club provides Tulane Athletics with the resources student‑athletes need to excel in competition and in the classroom. Your support directly improves the lives of current and future Green Wave student‑athletes and enhances Tulane's competitiveness in intercollegiate athletics. Make a gift today by calling (504) 865‑5356, emailing greenwaveclub@tulane.edu, or visiting GreenWaveClub.com.
Tulane University's annual day of giving, Give Green, kicks off April 7 and 8 – and this year marks the ninth year of coming together to support what we love most about Tulane. On Give Green, the Tulane community unites to celebrate impact, generosity, and school spirit in a big way. This year, Tulane Athletics is calling on all supporters to help make Give Green 2026 the most impactful to date.
During Give Green 2025, Tulane Athletics set university records for dollars raised ($400,067) and donor contributions (987 donors). Across all schools and units, Give Green 2025 achieved remarkable success, raising over $1.7 million from more than 4,000 generous donors. Tulane Athletics aims to build upon the record-breaking success, achieving the following 2026 Give Green goals:
- Set a new participation record by reaching over 1,000 individual gifts to the Green Wave Club
- Win the Big Green Grand Prize by securing donations from more individuals than the other schools/units in our group, claiming an additional $8,000 prize for Tulane Athletics
- Finish the fiscal year with 100% staff participation towards supporting Tulane Athletics
New for Give Green 2026: How to Support Tulane Athletics on Give Green
Giving to the Green Wave Club allows Tulane Athletics to provide the essential resources for our student-athletes to pursue excellence in competition and in the classroom. For the first time, Tulane Athletics supporters will have multiple choices on where to allocate their Give Green gifts, either to the Green Wave Talent Fund or the Green Wave Club Annual Fund.
Talent Fund
The Talent Fund generates the resources necessary to provide Green Wave student-athletes with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) support and other direct benefits from Tulane Athletics. Through this effort, Tulane Athletics recognizes the value our student-athletes bring to our athletic department, university, and greater community. Supporting the Talent Fund is the most direct to positively impact the on-field and on-court success of our Football, Men's and Women's Basketball, and Baseball programs. Talent Fund support goes to:
- Provide prospective and current student-athletes with meaningful NIL opportunities
- Help Tulane Athletics win competitive recruiting battles
- Provide our coaches with the resources necessary to succeed at Tulane
- Remain nationally competitive in the evolving collegiate athletics landscape
The Annual Fund is the general athletics fund, supporting essential operational needs of our student-athletes and athletic department. Annual Fund giving enhances the resources available to facilitate student-athlete success in the classroom, in competition, and as leaders in the community. Annual Fund support goes to:
- Academic Support
- Health and Nutrition
- Mental Health Support
- Sports Medicine
- Strength and Conditioning
- Team Game Day Operations
- Team Travel
Additionally, Tulane Athletics is rolling out multiple Give Green challenges, where donors can amplify their impact with their gifts unlocking additional funding.
Brian Bormaster ('04) is challenging supporters of Tulane Athletics during Give Green 2026. When 500 donors make a gift to the Green Wave Club, it will unlock an additional $25,000 in support! Gifts of any size will count in this challenge.
The Johnson Family is challenging supporters of Tulane Athletics during Give Green 2026. When 750 donors make a gift to the Green Wave Club, it will unlock an additional $50,000 in support! Gifts of any size will count in this challenge.
The Roussel Family is challenging supporters of Tulane Athletics during Give Green 2026. When 1,000 donors make a gift to the Green Wave Club, it will unlock an additional $100,000 in support! Gifts of any size will count in this challenge.
On Give Green, when 1,000 donors make a gift to the Green Wave Club, all Athletics Give Green challenges will be unlocked, awarding a total of $175,000 in additional support! This will also set a new Green Wave Club record for support on Give Green, establishing a new standard of excellence and support for Tulane Athletics.
"We are extremely thankful for our wonderful supporters who stepped up with our Give Green challenges. Time and time again, we are inspired by the generosity and leadership of our Green Wave Club members," said Senior Associate Athletic Director, Development, Justin Berger. "Our department could not accomplish what we do without the private support we receive, and we are deeply grateful for everyone who answers the call this Give Green and chooses to support our student-athletes and department."
To show your support for Tulane Athletics this Give Green, you can make a gift to the Green Wave Club by visiting HERE or by contacting a Green Wave Club staff member at (504) 865-5356.
GREEN WAVE CLUB
Giving to the Green Wave Club provides Tulane Athletics with the resources student‑athletes need to excel in competition and in the classroom. Your support directly improves the lives of current and future Green Wave student‑athletes and enhances Tulane's competitiveness in intercollegiate athletics. Make a gift today by calling (504) 865‑5356, emailing greenwaveclub@tulane.edu, or visiting GreenWaveClub.com.
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