The countdown is on! Are you ready to find your reason to give? You can begin your search now. Your gift will be accepted for UA Giving Day 2025 at noon on March 25, AK Time. Click here to make your gift early outside of UA Giving Day 2025.

UAF Community Outreach

Find your reason to give.

Name: UAF Community Outreach
Start: 2025-03-25T12:00:00-0800
End: 2025-03-27T13:00:00-0800
Location: UA Giving Day 2025: Find your reason to give

Ready or not, here it comes – UA Giving Day!

Join us at noon on March 25 for 49 hours of giving, game-changing challenges and big impacts.

Get a head start while the countdown is on:

- Find matching gift opportunities to double or triple your impact.

- Register as a volunteer champion to be eligible for exclusive prizes.

- Explore the site to find the perfect cause to support.

Mark your calendar for March 25 at noon! Let the search begin...

Charles C. Georgeson Botanical Garden: Support programs, research and facilities at the nationally recognized botanical garden, located at the Fairbanks Experiment Farm and part of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI): Support learning opportunities for adults 50 and older in Fairbanks, North Pole and neighboring communities to encourage fun, lifelong learning.

Summer Sessions Support Fund: Support programming that encourages unlimited learning to enrich our community, including non-credit classes for children and adults, concerts, lecture series, travel programs and the Really Free Market.

Alaska Sea Grant: Support healthy coastal ecosystems, strong economies and vibrant communities through this 50+-year partnership between UAF and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

One Tree: Ensure that every child has ample opportunities to explore their local environment through place- and project-based education through the UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension.

Ski Trail Maintenance: Support maintenance of the UAF ski trails, such as grooming, mowing and clearing downed trees.

KUAC: Improve lives through broadcasting with the first public radio and television stations in the 49th state.

Be a Champion for UA Giving Day!

$7,000

UAF OneTree Alaska Project Challenge

Two anonymous supporters invite donors, both current and new, to make a gift to the OneTree Alaska Project Support fund. When 10 gifts are made in support of OneTree Alaska, a gift of $7,000 will be made by these generous anonymous donors to the OneTree Alaska Project Support fund!

10 Gift Goal

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$2,000

UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge

Alaska counts on our incredible engineers to find the solution to complex Arctic concerns. 75% of UA's grads stay in Alaska long-term, which is something to be proud of; the challenge at hand is ensuring bright students receive the support they need to enroll and graduate. Stephanie Erickson, Manager of ConocoPhillips' Greater Prudhoe Area and University of Alaska Foundation board member, challenges Alaska's engineers to be part of the solution. To represent 75% of alumni staying in Alaska, when we reach 750 donors to any program or scholarship, Stephanie will donate $2,000 split between UAA College of Engineering and UAF College of Engineering and Mines.

750 Donor Goal

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$10,000

UA John C. Hughes Foundation for Alaska Educators

When 1500 alumni and friends donate to any program or scholarship, the John C. Hughes Foundation will contribute $10,000 to support Alaskans pursuing degrees in education across the UA system. As a founding member of the University of Alaska Foundation 50 years ago, John C. Hughes was deeply passionate about education. His lasting legacy continues to strengthen higher education in Alaska and support future educators in our great state.

1,500 Donor Goal

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$500

UAF Summit Chiropractic and Massage Sports Performance Challenge

Summit Chiropractic and Massage values the role athletic training plays in injury prevention and rehabilitation. Summit challenges 15 people to support the Nanook Sports Performance fund to unlock their additional gift of $500. Help keep our student-athletes strong!

15 Donor Goal

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$2,000

UAA Women's Basketball 100 Donor Challenge

Women's Basketball Challenge! When Seawolf Women’s Basketball reaches 100 donors, they’ll unlock an extra $2,000 thanks to the generosity of Beth Scott! Let’s keep the momentum going and hit this goal!

100 Donor Goal

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$80,000

UAF Georgeson Botanical Garden Challenge

An anonymous donor invites supporters of the Georgeson Botanical Garden to give during Giving Day! When 25 people support the garden, a gift of $80,000 will be made by a generous anonymous donor.

25 Donor Goal

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$2,000

UAF Alumni Challenge

Calling all UAF alumni! UAF alumni from all majors play a key role in Alaska's leadership in Arctic research and innovation by using their knowledge of the state's natural environment to advance various fields. UA President Pat Pitney challenges UAF alumni to make a gift to any fund that they are most passionate about. If 450 UAF alumni donate this Giving Day, President Pitney will donate an additional $2,000 to the College of Natural Science and Mathematics to inspire UAF students towards professional careers and public service through the lens of lifelong learning.

450 Donor Goal

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$5,000

UAF Celebrate and Support Our Trails Challenge

This UA Giving Day, help keep our trails thriving! The Wildfire Walk Trail, part of the North Campus Trail System, offers a place for reflection and connection—enhanced by a bench dedicated by Uma Bhatt and David Newman in honor of Sally and Ted Newman. When we reach 10 gifts to the UAF Ski Trail Maintenance fund, a generous $5,000 donation to the fund will be unlocked, ensuring all our trails stay well-maintained and accessible.

10 Gift Goal

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$10,000

UA Supporting Alaska's Educators Challenge

When 1,000 alumni and friends donate to any program or scholarship, UA Foundation Director and Former Regent Mary K. Hughes will contribute an additional $10,000 to support Alaskans pursuing degrees in education across the UA system. As a University of Alaska alumna and long-time advocate for public higher education in Alaska, Mary K. understands the vital role dedicated educators play in building our state's workforce. She and her family have been steadfast supporters of UA, and she encourages all alumni to join her in supporting the next generation of Alaska's educators.

1,000 Donor Goal

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$500

UAF Cross Country Alumni Challenge

The Alaska Nanooks Hockey Alumni Association Challenges 10 alumni to support Nanooks cross-country for their next season to unlock an additional gift of $500. Once a Nanook, always a Nanook!

10 Donor Goal

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$1,000

UAA Excellence in Hockey Fund Challenge

Excellence in Hockey Fund Challenge! When Giving Day donors reach 100 total donors, the Excellence in Hockey Fund will receive an extra $1,000 thanks to the generosity of Margorie Keene! Let’s rally together and hit this goal

100 Donor Goal

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$25,000

UAA Calais Company 5 to 1 Match

When $5,000 in gifts are made to the WPM+RE Program Excellence fund, a $25,000 gift will be unlocked to the WPM+RE fund by Calais Company, Inc.

$5,000 Goal

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$2,000

UAS Alumni Challenge

Calling all UAS alumni! UAS alumni of all majors provide leadership and perspective for our state. President Pitney challenges UAS alumni to make a gift to any fund that they are most passionate about. If 65 alumni donate this Giving Day, President Pitney will donate an additional $2,000 to be used for UAS' greatest needs as determined by Chancellor Aparna Palmer.

65 Donor Goal

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