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04/03/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/03/2026 11:34
Record-breaking number of donors for UA Giving Day 2026
Record-breaking number of donors for UA Giving Day 2026
April 3, 2026
UA Giving Day 2026 resulted in a record-breaking show of support for the University of Alaska. More than 3,000 donors made it the largest fundraising event by number of donors in UA's history, a remarkable milestone.
The purpose of UA Giving Day is to engage people with the university, and this year we accomplished that goal. All of the participation resulted in a cumulative gift impact of more than $1.1 million.
Thank You!
This year, students were invited to participate by writing thank you letters to donors and recording "thank you" video messages. To see all that UA Giving Day 2026 accomplished and watch a heartfelt thank-you video from students, visit givingday.alaska.edu.
Thank you for helping make 2026 a record-breaking year. Your ongoing support for UA matters every day of the year.
Behind the Scenes
Dozens of staff prepare for months to make UA Giving Day a fun, engaging 49 hours. Departments, programs, units and athletic teams across the whole UA system creatively engage alumni and friends in their networks. The result is the widespread show of support that is channeled into the annual event each March.
Want to see more of what transpired? Check out #49HoursForAlaskaon Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
The UAS "Giving Day Crew." Sabine Hoskinson, Lucas Tempel, Jessey Daws and Chris Natynski shared this photo during the 49-hour event.
Prince William Sound College UA Giving Day Breakfast.
Students at UAF gathered to celebrate and thank the donors who were supporting them during UA Giving Day.
Myrtle Vandoorn and Harry Need, Senior Director of Philanthropic Services, UA Foundation, at the Southcentral Foundation Elders Program during UA Giving Day.
The animals got involved as well. UA Giving Day donors unlocked an enrichment toy for the baby muskoxen at UAF's Large Animal Research Station. This screenshot is taken from a video that was posted on Facebook.
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