Since 2003, the week leading up to the game has featured a fundraising competition between the two student bodies with proceeds being donated to local charities.

While not considered part of the rivalry series, both teams count these games in the all-time head-to-head records and are included below.

[1] Grand Valley won the initial fundraising battle, raising $8,500 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Michigan with Saginaw Valley raising $6,208 for the BBBS of Mid-Michigan.

[4] Saginaw Valley is currently on a seven-year winning streak in the fundraising battle.

[1] The winner of the fundraising battle has also won the football game on four occasions: 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2012.