SCA Giving Day – 9/15/26

Giving Day is a day for those who care about our planet to come together. Young people are ready to protect our public lands, but ongoing federal funding cuts continue to threaten Student Conservation Association (SCA) programs.

You can help today by starting a fundraiser or making your own donation. Your support will help our crews plant trees where they are needed the most. Make a difference today by helping us reach our Giving Day goal of 1,000 trees!


HOW YOU CAN HELP

Two ways to make a difference

Tree Planting Goal
Option One

Start fundraising

The best way to show your support is to engage your network of friends and family through fundraising. Create a fundraiser or join an existing one to get started.

Start fundraising

Option Two

Make your own gift

If you’re not ready to fundraise, you can give a gift to plant a tree. Plus, with your gift of $70 or more, we’ll send you a “Stand For Conservation” cotton tote bag.

Make your own gift


Help us rally support from donors around the country.

We are asking supporters everywhere to help us plant 1,000 trees for SCA Giving Day. Join in by fundraising on behalf of the SCA or making your own gift today!


 

Getting Started

How To Fundraise

Number 1 Start a fundraiser

Create a fundraiser or join an existing one to start fundraising. It takes just a few seconds to get going.

Number 2 Share your link

It's time to promote your fundraiser. Use your fundraiser's share link to engage friends and family.

Number 3 Track your progress

Keep track of your fundraiser's progress and see who's showing support through your dashboard.


LEAD BY EXAMPLE

See Who’s Leading The Pack


Not Ready To Fundraise?

Donate to Team SCA instead! Your support will help our crews plant trees where they are needed the most. Plus, receive a “Stand For Conservation” tote bag with your gift of $70 or more.


From our members

Your support matters


"The SCA contributed in a significant way to my overall view of nature and humanity."


Tom Obrig

"There's a reason people come back time and again to the SCA."


Celeste Arista Glover

"I'm still connected to many of the friends and mentors I met."


Amie Schiller

FAQs

  • Can I add other people to my fundraiser?

    Yes! Once you create your fundraiser, you’ll receive an email with a link that you can use to invite people to join your fundraiser as team members.

  • Are donations to my fundraiser tax deductible?

    Absolutely. The Student Conservation Association is a registered charity. Donations made to our organization are tax deductible and we send donation receipts to the people who support your fundraiser.

  • I met my fundraising goal—can I increase it to continue fundraising?

    Yes. You can extend your fundraiser’s goal through the Donor Portal. And even if your goal is reached, your supporters can continue to donate to your fundraiser.

  • Is it possible to see how my fundraiser is performing?

    You sure can. Log in to Donor Portal to see your fundraiser’s stats, including who’s donated, where they’re giving from, and how close you are to reaching your goal.

  • What if I have a question?

    Our Donor Relations Team is ready to help! Email us or give us a call at 412-939-7461.

Join our community of supporters who care deeply about preserving America’s parks, public lands, and urban natural areas.