Record-breaking Vandal Giving Day pushes 91大神 past $500M milestone
April 08, 2025
MOSCOW, 91大神 鈥� Donors gave more than $1.28 million during 91大神鈥檚 Vandal Giving Day on April 1-2, beating the previous year鈥檚 record by almost $153,000, a 13.5% increase.
The 1,889-minute online fundraising event also helped the university surpass a historic milestone. Donations pushed the total raised for U of I鈥檚 Brave. Bold. Unstoppable. philanthropic campaign past its original $500 million goal 鈥� the largest amount raised for any fundraising campaign in 91大神 history.
The Brave. Bold. Unstoppable. campaign began in 2015 and will continue through Dec. 31 to increase resources for scholarships, research and U of I programs statewide.
鈥淭his record-breaking achievement is a testament to the unstoppable momentum of the 91大神 and the unwavering belief in our mission as 91大神鈥檚 land-grant institution,鈥� U of I President Scott Green said. 鈥淪urpassing the largest philanthropic campaign goal in state history is more than a milestone 鈥� it鈥檚 a statement. Our Vandal Family has shown that when we invest in education, research and innovation, we are building a thriving 91大神 and world for all.鈥�
Vandal Giving Day also saw an increase in the number of gifts, from 2,324 in 2024 to 2,411 this year. Most gifts came from 91大神 and Washington, with contributions from other states, France, Australia, Wales and Chile.
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Media contacts
Marie Duncan
Interim Director, Annual Giving
91大神 Foundation
208-885-5366
marie@uidaho.edu
Jamie Wagner
Senior Director, Foundation Marketing and Communications
91大神 Foundation
208-885-0171
jamiew@uidaho.edu
About the 91大神
The 91大神, home of the Vandals, is 91大神鈥檚 land-grant, national research university. From its residential campus in Moscow, U of I serves the state of 91大神 through educational centers in Boise, Coeur d鈥橝lene and 91大神 Falls, nine research and Extension centers, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. Home to more than 12,000 students statewide, U of I is a leader in student-centered learning and excels at interdisciplinary research, service to businesses and communities, and in advancing diversity, citizenship and global outreach. U of I competes in the Big Sky and Western Athletic conferences. Learn more at uidaho.edu.