Vandal Giving Day, April 1-2

BE UNSTOPPABLE THIS VANDAL GIVING DAY

Unstoppable Vandals, Unstoppable Impact!

On April 1-2, 2025, the Vandal family will come together to show the world what it means to be Unstoppable. For 1,889 minutes, we have the opportunity to make a powerful impact on the University of Idaho by supporting the students, programs and initiatives that define the Vandal experience.

Every gift — big or small — fuels our unstoppable momentum. Whether you're giving to scholarships, cutting-edge research, Vandal Athletics or student organizations, your support helps unlock potential and change lives.

Why Give?

Amplify your impact – Matches and challenges mean your gift can go even further.
Support what matters to you – Direct your donation to the fund or program that inspires you.
Strengthen the Vandal family – Every gift is a vote of confidence in the future of U of I.

Last year, Vandals raised a record-breaking $1,130,132. This year, let’s go even further!

Mark your calendar, spread the word and Be Unstoppable!

Become an Ambassador!

Participating Groups

Agricultural and Life Sciences Athletics Homecoming, Alumni & UIRA Programming Art and Architecture Student Scholarships Business and Economics Lionel Hampton School of Music Vandal Brand Meats Study Abroad & International Programs Children's Center Education, Health and Human Sciences Engineering Fraternity & Sorority Life UI Centers Honors Program Vandals First Program Law Letters, Arts and Social Sciences Library McCall Field Campus McClure Center Military & Veteran Services Natural Resources Raven Scholars Program Recreation and Wellbeing Science Vandal Food Pantry Idaho 4-H Vandal Marching Band School of Health and Medical Professions

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Vandal First Generation Match

Empower the next generation of Vandals! During Vandal Giving Day, every gift to the Vandal First Generation Scholarship helps first-gen students achieve their dreams. And now, your impact goes even further—thanks to a generous $5,000 gift, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar for $5,000.

$7,000

UI Retirees Association Scholarship Challenge

When the University of Idaho Retirees Association fund receives its 10th gift it will unlock $7,000! Thanks to the UIRA Leadership for this organization and support.

10 Gift Goal

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$5,000

Foundation Participation Challenge

Every gift counts—and now, every 500 gifts unlocks an additional $5,000, up to $25,000 in bonus funds! The more Vandals who give, the more we unlock to support students, programs, and initiatives across the University of Idaho.

500 Gift Goal

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Leaderboard

Kick Off Challenge

The top three funds that receive the most gifts in the first 10 hours on April 1st will unlock an additional $1,000 donation!

Kick Off Challenge (165)

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Find Joe Vandal

There are 15 hidden Joe Vandals around campus. If you find one please bring it to the ASUI Lounge in the Idaho Student Union Building. You get to designate $100 to the fund of your choice.

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Sip & Select Challenge

We want to give our colleges some Vandal Giving Day love! Enter the Vandal Giving Day College Challenge. The college with the most votes at the Sip Station on Campus earns $250 for their designated fund. Stop by with your family and friends to support your college and the University of Idaho!

$2,500

John Hoyne New Vandal Donor Challenge

This Vandal Giving Day, we’re calling on 15 new donors to step up! When 15 new donors give, a $2,500 challenge gift will be unlocked, helping provide food and essential resources to students in need. Thank you to alumnus John Hoyne '96 for his support.

15 Gift Goal

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$1,889

The 1889 Challenge

To honor the year University of Idaho was founded the 1,889 gift received will earn an additional $1,889 to the fund of their choice!

1,889 Gift Goal

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Leaderboard

Scholarship Leaderboard

During Vandal Giving Day, every gift toward scholarships helps your favorite scholarship fund reach a step closer to receiving a bonus! The three scholarship funds with the most gifts during our 1,889 minutes will receive a $1,000 bonus.

Scholarship Leader Board (54)

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Procrastinator Award

The last gift to Vandal Giving Day receives an additional $500 bonus to the fund of their choice.

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Vandal Trivia

5 Trivia Questions on "X" and the first person to answer correctly gets $100 to the fund of their choice. Be sure to follow @UIdahoAlumni

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Payroll Deduction Bonus Challenge

Set up a new payroll deduction on April 1 or 2, and you could win a $250 bonus! Two lucky employees will be randomly selected, so start giving and get rewarded for your Vandal pride!

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Unstoppable Vandal Pride

Rank	State	Gifts
1	NONE	0
1	AA	0
1	AE	0

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Or you can contact us at vandalsgive@uidaho.edu.

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