CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming’s fifth annual “Giving Day” raised over $1.6 million, setting a new record.
“The University of Wyoming’s fifth annual Giving Day surpassed all expectations, raising a record-breaking $1,609,870 in gifts and pledges from 1,110 donors,” the university announced on Dec. 11.
The money will support all UW colleges along with other campus organizations.
“This year, donors came from all 50 states and four countries, with gifts ranging from $1 to $1 million,” the release states. “The 2019 total includes about $410,000 in discretionary gifts, some that were doubled by $60,000 in matching funds from the UW Foundation Board of Directors and $141,500 from nine college- and unit-specific matching funds. This year’s total also includes more than $1.2 million in major gifts from four generous donors.”
In addition to all UW colleges, these aspects of the university also received support:
- Alumni Association
- American Heritage Center
- Department of Athletics
- Club Sports
- Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources
- Native American Education, Research and Cultural Center
- School of Energy Resources
- Division of Student Affairs
- UW Art Museum
- UW Libraries
“In addition, 43 campaigns were highlighted on UW Giving Day, creating awareness for their causes,” the university adds. “New campaigns that received valuable support were the Black 14 Legacy Endowment, Debate/Forensics Team, UW Rodeo Champions Club, Western Thunder Marching Band Hat Club and the Wyoming Migration Initiative.”
The 2018 “Giving Day” raised $1,119,348 from 1,031 donors and $364,455 was raised from 216 donors in 2017.
