¹ū¶³“«Ć½ announced that its ninth annual Giving Day will take place on Friday, May 9 ā a 24-hour fundraising event that encourages alumni, parents, staff, faculty, coaches, administrators and friends to go āAll in for AU.ā
An investment on Giving Day 2025 fuels Augustanaās momentum as it advances the goals of the universityās strategic plan, Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030, and fulfills its mission to provide an education of enduring worth. A gift to The Augustana Fund provides essential resources to support mission-critical priorities at the university. Thanks to the philanthropic support of our alumni and friends, Augustana is able to provide 100% of its students with financial aid and/or scholarships.
āYour gift on Giving Day will provide valuable resources for the people and programs that are the heart and soul of ¹ū¶³“«Ć½. When you go āAll in for AU,ā you make an investment that brings permanent gains to the students who are forever changed by an Augustana education,ā said Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Vice President Dr. Pam Homan ā81.
Giving Day 2025 invites the Augustana community to go āAll inā in support of the university's enduring commitments, with several featured initiatives, including:
- Academic Programs
- Annual Impact Scholarships
- Athletics Programs
- The Augustana Fund (giving to the greatest need)
- The Center for Western Studies (CWS)
- The De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement (formerly the International Programs Office)
- The Library Associates
- The Office of Faith & Spiritual Life
- Women in Philanthropy Impact Scholarships
This year, with help from the Augustana community of family and friends, AU strives to reach its goal of $500,000.
For more information on how to give, visit .