Vandal Giving Day, April 1-2
BE UNSTOPPABLE THIS VANDAL GIVING DAY

Unstoppable Vandals, Unstoppable Impact!

The moment is here, Vandals! Today and tomorrow, we unite to show the world what it truly means to be Unstoppable! For 1,889 electrifying minutes, we have the power to make a lasting impact on the University of Idaho—fueling the students, programs, and initiatives that make the Vandal experience extraordinary. Let’s make history together!

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!

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 U of I 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
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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.
$1,800 MATCHED
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The 1889 Challenge
$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!
787 / 1,889 Gifts
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Ravens Excellence Challenge
$500
Ravens Excellence Challenge
The 5th gift to the Ravens Scholars program will unlock a $500 gift from Dean of Students Blaine Eckles and Shelley Metzger.
4 / 5 Gifts
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Fraternity & Sorority Life Social Hour
The top four Fraternity or Sororities that receives the most gifts on April 1 from 5-7 p.m. will receive an automatic $250 boost!
Rank Prize Greek Life Social Hour Gifts
1 $250 Gamma Phi Beta 16
2 $250 Delta Delta Delta 3
3 $250 Beta Theta Pi 3
4 $250 Alpha Kappa Lambda 1
5 Kappa Kappa Gamma 1
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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!
Rank Prize Kick Off Challenge Gifts
1 $1,000 Sports Clubs - Horse Polo 82
2 $1,000 Men's Rugby 53
3 $1,000 Vandal Scholarship Fund 46
4 Library Dean's Excellence Fund 25
5 Gamma Phi Beta Presidents Fund 19
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Find Joe Vandal
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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'll get to designate $100 to the fund of your choice!
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Sip & Select Challenge
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Sip & Select Challenge
We want to give our colleges some caffeinated Vandal Giving Day love! Stop by the ASUI Lounge in the Idaho Student Union Building, grab a cub of Joe and vote for your favorite college. The college with the most votes at the Sip Station on Campus earns $250 for its designated fund. Stop by with your family and friends to support your college and the University of Idaho!
John Hoyne New Vandal Donor Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$2,500
John Hoyne New Vandal Donor Challenge
Thanks to John Hoyne for all his support to the Vandal Family
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
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Robie G. Russell VSF Match
Thanks to the generous support of Robie G. Russell, $2500 will be matched to the Vandal Scholarship Fund in support of Idaho Athletics!
Starts after Vandal Athletic Success Challenge
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Finish Line Challenge
The four departments who receive the most gifts in the final two hours of Vandal Giving Day will receive a $500 bonus! Finish strong!
Departments (30)
Starts in
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UI Retirees Association Scholarship Challenge
$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.
3 / 10 Gifts
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Foundation Participation Challenge
$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.
787 / 1,000 Gifts
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Chris Hammond Track & Field Challenge
$250
Chris Hammond Track & Field Challenge
When the Track & Field program receive 10 gifts, a $250 bonus will be unlocked from Chris Hammond to support the program!
2 / 10 Gifts
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.
Rank Prize Scholarship Leader Board Gifts
1 $1,000 Vandal Scholarship Fund 46
2 $1,000 Gamma Phi Beta Presidents Fund 19
3 $1,000 Vandal Marching Band Scholarships 11
4 College of Education Scholarships 7
5 College of Law Scholarship Fund 6
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Procrastinator Award
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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
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Vandal Trivia
We're posting five trivia questions on X (formerly Twitter) and the first person to answer correctly gets to direct $100 to the fund of their choice. Be sure to follow @UIdahoAlumni to join in the fun.
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Payroll Deduction Bonus Challenge
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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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Debby (’76, ’85) & Pete (’85) Bailey Faculty/Staff $1,000 Strong Start Challenge/Match
Alumni and retired educators Debby and Pete Bailey will begin matching any gift to a EHHS fund up to $1,000 once we reach 100 gifts to the college.
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$1,000
Library Gift Stretch Goal
Whew! We received our 40th gift and the Library Board has agreed to continue their support! For every five gifts an additional $1,000 will get unlocked until we reach 65 gifts!
Starts after University of Idaho Library Challenge
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Unstoppable Vandal Pride
Rank State Gifts
1 ID 470
2 WA 72
3 OR 39
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