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Vandal Giving Day, April 7-8
Momentum That Moves Idaho

The moment is here. For 1,889 minutes, the Vandal Family comes together to power what’s next at University of Idaho.

This is more than a giving event. It’s a movement fueled by pride, possibility and unstoppable momentum. When Vandals show up, students thrive. Research advances. Traditions grow stronger. And Idaho’s flagship university moves boldly into the future.

Every gift — of any size — drives impact.

Why Give?

Multiply your impact
Matches and challenges throughout the event can increase the power of your gift in real time.

Invest in what inspires you
Choose the college, program or initiative that reflects your passion.

Strengthen the Vandal legacy
Every gift is a statement: We believe in students. We believe in Idaho. We believe in the future.

Last year, Vandals raised a record-breaking $1,283,110.
This year, we build on that momentum — together.

For students. For Idaho. For our future.

Participating Groups
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Athletics Homecoming, Alumni & UIRA Programming Arboretum College of Art and Architecture Student Scholarships Education Abroad, International Programs Military & Veteran Student Services Building Children's Center Lionel Hampton School of Music College of Business and Economics College of Education, Health and Human Sciences College of Engineering Fraternity & Sorority Life U of I Centers Honors Program Student Affairs-Dean of Students College of Law Library McClure Center College of Natural Resources President's Excellence Fund Vandals First Program Raven Scholars Program Vandal Club Sport Teams College of Science Vandal Marching Band School of Health and Medical Professions
Unstoppable Vandal Pride
Rank State Gifts
1 ID 2
2 KY 1
3 AA 0
2
Match
Vandal Ski Team Match
During Vandal Giving Day, every gift to the Competitive Club Ski Team will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $500! Your support helps provide travel, training, equipment, and competition opportunities for the ski team.
2
Match
Festival of Dance & Performing Arts Match
The Festival Dance & Performing Arts Association, Inc. is excited to announce a $2,000 matching gift opportunity! Every dollar donated will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000, doubling your impact in support of dance education, community performances, and arts programming.
2
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WBB Run it Back Challenge
Celebrate a championship and double your impact. In honor of the Vandal Women’s Basketball team winning the Big Sky Tournament Championship, a generous donor has committed a $3,500 dollar for dollar match for Vandal Giving Day.
2
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Dan & Gae Bukvich Match
Help support future music student scholarships with a gift to the Dan & Gae Bukvich Scholarship. Every gift during Vandal Giving Day will be matched up to $1,000!
2
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The Patricia Cooke (’58) education and health support
Join us this Vandal Giving Day in making a lasting impact on education and health initiatives. In honor of The Patricia Cooke (’58) legacy, a generous matching gift of $5,000 is now available to support these vital causes. Every dollar you give will be matched—doubling your contribution and extending the reach of programs that empower students and strengthen community well-being. This is a powerful opportunity to amplify your impact and help shape a healthier, more educated future.
2
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Vandal Quest
A $250 matching gift has been unlocked for Vandal Quest—and every dollar you give will be doubled while match funds last. That means your support goes twice as far in creating opportunities for students to explore, engage, and succeed.
2
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Honors College Match
Every donation to the Honors College will be matched up to $500. Help the Honors Program continue to grow and serve the students at University of Idaho.
2
Match
Chemical & Biological Engineering - WERC Compeition Travel
Thanks to the generous support of Natalie Spencer ’12, ’15, Chemical Engineering alumna, and her husband, Alexander Spencer, every gift to WERC will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000. Once that goal is reached, an additional challenge from Keith Euhus ’77, Chemical Engineering alumnus, and Kay Euhus will be unlocked, matching gifts dollar for dollar up to $1,500 and doubling the impact of gifts for WERC.
2
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Library Kick-Off Match
A generous board member is matching each gift to the Library in the first five hours up to $500.
2
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Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management Department Match
When we reach 10 gifts, $500 from Department Chair Dr. Indrajit Charit will be unlocked for the Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management Development Fund. Your support allows the department to respond to emerging needs and enhance the student experience.
2
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Vandal Marching Band Double the Match
During Vandal Giving Day, every gift to support the University of Idaho Vandal Marching Band will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $9,000!
2
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Prichard Art Gallery Gift Match
Help us fill the canvas! A generous donor will match every gift to Prichard Art Gallery dollar-for-dollar up to $3,000. When Vandals give, the impact doubles — supporting exhibitions, student artists and community art experiences.
2
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Auditorium Chamber Music Series
This giving Day The ACMS has the goal of raising $40,000 and thanks to generous contributions from Dale Moore, William Sischo, Jo Ellen Force, Bill Voxman and Joanne Reece, we are halfway there. Every gift will be matched dollar for dollar throughout Vandal Giving Day to help us fund the crucial programs.
2
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Delta Delta Delta Graduate Vandal Giving Day Challenge
Delta Delta Delta is $75,000 away from meeting our Phase One goal of a $1,000,000 Scholarship Endowment. An anonymous Delta Delta Delta Graduate will match the first $20,000 in gifts to the Delta Delta Delta Scholarship Endowment. Help the women of Delta Delta Delta continue to grow their scholarship!
2
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Kim Zentz Energy Institute Excellence Match
Your gift has the power to unlock even more. Following the success of the first Energy Symposium in March 2026, Kim Zentz is investing in the continued momentum of the Energy Institute. She will match each gift dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000.
$2,000
Military & Veteran Student Services Building Challenge
During Vandal Giving Day, the University of Idaho Military & Veteran Student Services Building invites you to join a $10,000 challenge! For every 10 gifts made, $2,000 will be unlocked — up to a total of $10,000 in challenge funds. Your support helps enhance Military & Veteran Student Services Building, creating improved spaces and resources for students, faculty, and campus programs.
10 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Vandal Men's Run it Back Challenge
We’re gearing up to run it back. Help the Vadnals put points on the board — every 10 gifts unlocks $1,000 for Men’s Basketball until $10,000 is reached.
10 Gift Goal
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$500
CBE AI & Analytics Lab Challenge
Join alumna, Amber Gilroy '97 in her commitment to CBE AI & Analytics Lab with a gift today! When 5 donations are made a $500 will be unlocked!
5 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Dean Lisa Victoravich Vandal Giving Day Challenge--Employees
Dean Victoravich is challenging employees to give back to the College of Business and Economics. $1,000 will be unlocked when 10 current employees make a gift to any fund within the College of Business and Economics.
10 Gift Goal
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$1,250
CALS Dean Challenge
Dean Edgar would like to unlock a $1,250 match after 10 gifts of $125 or more are made to any fund within the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences.
$10 Goal
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$1,000
CEHHS Advocacy Board “More Friends” of the College
The EHHS Advocacy Board will give $1,000 each to the EHHS Excellence Fund and the EHHS Scholarship Fund. The first $1,000 released once we reach 50 gifts and another $1,000 once we reach 100 total donations.
50 Gift Goal
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$500
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Challenge
Vandal engineers are transforming a military prototype vehicle into a fully electric Vandal pride dune buggy. Every 5 gifts unlocks $500 in additional support from John and Nancy Nation, up to $2,000, helping bring this project to life.
5 Gift Goal
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$5,000
Design Build Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of Mark ’84 and Laurie Engberg, a $5,000 challenge gift will be unlocked for the College of Art & Architecture when Design Build receives its 25th gift. Every gift moves us one step closer to unlocking this support and strengthening hands-on learning for students.
$25 Goal
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$500
Jackson Family Raven's Program Match
David '93 and Kim '96 Jackson will unlock $500 when there are 10 gifts to the Raven's Program. Please help support this amazing program support Vandal students.
$10 Goal
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5
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College of Science Excellence Fund Double the Impact!
During Vandal Giving Day, every gift to the College of Science, will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000. Double your impact and support scholarships, research, and hands-on learning for Vandal science students. Give on Vandal Giving Day and help us unlock the full match!
2
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Vandal First Generation
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 challenge gift, your support can unlock additional funding for these hardworking students.
10
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College of Engineering Dean's Innovation Fund
Innovation starts with bold ideas. Thanks to the support of the Robert and Gloria Furgason Family, every gift to the Dean’s Innovation Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, accelerating research and helping sustain the University of Idaho’s Carnegie R1 status.
2
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Dr. Ghazanfar Scholarship Match
We’re excited to announce a generous $2,000 match for Vandal Giving Day! Thanks to the support of alumnus, Gene Taft, every gift made to the CBE Scholarships will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 to the Ghazanfar Scholarship. This is a powerful opportunity to double your impact and support students pursuing their education.
2
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Computer Science Development Fund
Your gift can go even further. Thanks to Computer Science Department Chair Dr. Steve Wang, every dollar given to the Computer Science Development Fund will be matched up to $1,000. This support fuels faculty innovation, empowers student-led clubs, and provides timely assistance for students when unexpected needs arise.
2
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College of Education, Health & Human Sciences Excellence Match
Your gift can make twice the impact. Thanks to a generous $2,500 matching commitment for the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Excellence Fund, the first $2,500 in gifts will be matched dollar for dollar. Make your gift today and double your support for students, programs and opportunities in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at University of Idaho.
2
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Blaine '10 & Shelley '01 Eckles Match
Thanks to a generous match from Blaine and Shelley Eckles every gift to the Dr. Bruce and Kathy Pitman Student Success Fund will be matched up to $500.
$500
Hotchkiss Family Children's Center Match
In honor of the U of I Children's Center employees, Jessica & Colton Hotchkiss will give $500 when the UI Children's Center receives their 30th donation.
30 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Luke Fitzpatrick Memorial Fund
For every 10 gifts made, $1,000 will be unlocked — up to a total of $5,000 in challenge funds. Your support helps honor Luke Fitzpatrick’s legacy by providing scholarships and opportunities for students to succeed.
10 Gift Goal
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$500
Early Bird Challenge
Whoever makes the first gift on April 7 will earn an additional $500 to the fund of their choice!
1 Gift Goal
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$500
Dean Ginger Carney Participation Challenge
For every 5 gifts from College of Science faculty, staff, retirees, and advisory board members, $500 will be unlocked — up to a total of $1,000 in challenge funds. Thank you Dean Carney!
5 Gift Goal
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$500
The 1889 Challenge
The 1,889 gift receives an additional $500 to the fund of their choice!
1,889 Gift Goal
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$10,000
Gerry Wright Legacy of Land Trusts Endowment
During Vandal Giving Day, the University of Idaho Legacy of Land Trusts Endowment invites you to join a $30,000 challenge! For every 15 gifts made to the endowment, $10,000 will be unlocked — up to a total of $30,000 in challenge funds.
15 Gift Goal
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$10,000
Civil Engineering - ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) UI Chapter
Thanks to the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Cutbirth, every ten gifts to the American Society of Civil Engineers UI Chapter will unlock $10,000, up to $30,000. Gifts made on Vandal Giving Day will help students travel to competitions in Seattle and Alaska and gain valuable real-world engineering experience.
10 Gift Goal
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$250
Jim & Chandra Ford Presidents Excellence Fund
Help us unlock $1,250 for the President’s Excellence Fund!Every 5 gifts unlock $250 toward our goal. 5 gifts = $250 10 gifts = $500 15 gifts = $750 20 gifts = $1,000 25 gifts = $1,250 When we reach 25 total gifts, the full $1,250 is unlocked! t’s not about the size of the gift, it’s about participation. Every Vandal makes a difference.
5 Gift Goal
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$2,500
Stacy Isenbarger Memorial Art Scholarship Endowment
A generous $5,000 challenge has been established for the Stacy Isenbarger Memorial Art Scholarship Endowment! For every 5 gifts received, $2,500 will be unlocked, supporting talented art students and helping them pursue their creative passions. That’s two opportunities to unlock the full $5,000—every gift brings us closer to empowering the next generation of artists at the University of Idaho.
5 Gift Goal
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$2,500
Barker Trading & Management Past Participants Challenge
When the Barker Capital Management and Trading program receives its 25th donation a $2,500 bonus will be unlocked!
25 Gift Goal
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$3,500
Engineering's Faculty & Staff Challenge: Dean Suzie Long Challenge
No matter where you choose to give, your participation counts. Dean Suzie Long will match the first 35 gifts from College of Engineering faculty and staff with a total gift of $3,500 to the Dean’s Innovation Fund.
35 Gift Goal
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Leaderboard
$100 Donor to Athletics Challenge
Amity '00 & Mahmood '01, '07 Sheikh are committing $1,000 to the athletic program who receives the most gifts of $100 or more! Give a gift of $100 to help your team earn an extra bonus!
Fund Designation (12)
Leaderboard
Kick Off Challenge
The top three funds that receives the most gifts in the first 10 hours on April 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 donation!
Kick Off Challenge (158)
Leaderboard
Dean of Students Team Challenge
A little competition can do a lot of good. During Vandal Giving Day, Blaine Eckles will donate $500 to the Dean of Students program that receives the most gifts. Make your gift, rally your community and help your favorite program rise to the top.
Dean of Students Fund (1)
Event
Find Joe Vandal
There are 20 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.
Event
Payroll Deducation Bonus Challenge
Every new payroll deduction on April 7 and 8 will be automatically entered into a drawing for four $250 bonuses to the fund of their choice. Three bonuses each day will be awarded.
2
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Library Dean's Excellence Fund
During Vandal Giving Day, every gift to the University of Idaho Library Dean's Excellence Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000! Your support helps enhance library resources, services, and programs that empower students, faculty, and the Vandal community.
2
Match
Double the Impact for the Men's Big Sky Basketball Champs!
Celebrate a championship and double your impact. In honor of Vandal Men’s Basketball winning the Big Sky Tournament, a generous donor has committed a $3,500 dollar for dollar match for Vandal Giving Day. Every gift will be matched until the full $3,500 is met, doubling your support for Vandal student athletes and the continued momentum of Vandal Athletics.
2
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Vandal E-Sports Match
Your gift can power the next level of Vandal E-Sports. Thanks to a generous $4,500 matching commitment, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar until the full $4,500 is met. Help support the National Champions as they power up their game!
2
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Honors College Double the Match
This Vandal Giving Day double your impact with a gift to the Honors Program. Every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $500!
2
Match
Scott Clyde’s First Generation
TRIO Director Scott Clyde will match any gift to the McNair Excellence fund or a TRIO INSPIRE fund, up to $1,000, to support First Generation college students engaging in undergraduate research.
2
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Vandalize the Classroom with the Alumni Association
The University of Idaho Alumni Association will match every gift dollar-to-dollar up to $1,000. Help us Vandalize the next generation of Vandals.
2
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CALS Excellence Fund Double Match
During Vandal Giving Day, every gift to the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) Excellence Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000! Your support doubles its impact, helping provide scholarships, research opportunities, and program enhancements for CALS students. Give on Vandal Giving Day and help us unlock the full $5,000 match!
2
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The Meenan $500 Match in Memory of Professor Emertius Diane Walker
Melanie and Sean Meenan are matching gifts to the Diane Walker Memorial Scholarship. Diane impacted dance at U of I for over five decades, developing the dance degree and co-creating DancersDrummersDreamers, now in its 35th year.
2
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Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics Challenge
Every dollar you give to the Robotics Center will be doubled, thanks to a $1,000 match from Ray and Joana. Your support gives students hands-on experience with AI, automation, and robotics shaping today’s industries,
2
Match
Mechanical Engineering - Vandal Motorsports Challenge
Vandal Motorsports is shifting gears from snowmobile design to off-road engineering, taking on the Baja SAE competition for the first time. Right now, your gift goes twice as far with a $2,500 dollar-for-dollar match from Shattuck Ridge, helping students design, build, and compete with their new off-road vehicle.
2
Match
Xana Kernodle Scholarship Match
Every gift to the Xana Kernodle Memorial Endowment will be matched this Vandal Giving Day, dollar for dollar, up to $2,000 thanks to Sheldon '11 & Marissa '11 Kernodle. Your donation helps provide financial support to students in need across North Idaho.
2
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Vandal Scholarship Fund Kick-Off Match
All gifts to Vandal Scholarship Fund will be matched up to $3,500 during the first 3.5 hours of Vandal Giving Day on April 7th.
2
Match
Delta Delta Delta Undergraduate Vandal Giving Day Challenge
Proud alumni, Sally and Mitch Sonnen will match all Tri Delta gifts given by undergraduate gifts to the Tri Delta Scholarship. If every undergraduate Tri Delta member gives they will double the overall match.
2
Match
Taylor Wilderness Research Station President Match
Thanks to President C. Scott & Gabriella Green every gift to the Taylor Wilderness Research Station will be matched up to $5,000.
$500
Chrissy Shelton FSL Support Challenge
Thanks to proud Kappa Alpha Theta advisor, Chrissy Shelton, when the Fraternity & Sorority Life Opportunity Fund receives it's 10th gift it will unlock $500. Your support helps provide leadership development, scholarships, and engagement opportunities for students involved in fraternities and sororities.
$10 Goal
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$6,000
Vandal Giving Day -- Day One Challenge
Your gift helps unlock even more support for students. When the Vandal Scholarship Fund reaches 50 gifts on the first day of Vandal Giving Day, an additional $6,000 will be released to support scholarships for Vandal student athletes.
50 Gift Goal
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$2,500
Steele Family Trust Support for Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Join the Steele Family in their support to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity! When 5 current members donate to the fund an additional $2,500 will be unlocked!
5 Gift Goal
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$500
Dean Lisa Victoravich Current Student Challenge
Dean Victoravich is rallying the Vandal Family! When 10 students give a gift to any College of Business and Economics fund a $500 match will be unlocked to the CBE Excellence Fund.
10 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Dean Challenge for CBE Excellence
Dean Victoravich will donate $1,000 when 20 alumni donations are made to any College of Business and Economics Fund. Give any amount today to help the future Vandals.
20 Gift Goal
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$500
Dean Blevin’s $1,500 College Team
Step up for EHHS and help unlock a meaningful gift for student support! When 70 internal EHHS donors—students, faculty, and staff—come together to make a gift, Dean Blevins will contribute an additional $1,500 to the Warren Bakes Student Support Fund. This challenge is all about participation. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us reach our goal and directly supports EHHS students with the resources they need to succeed.
5 Gift Goal
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$2,500
Vandal Legacy Scholarship Challenge
Help build the Vandal Legacy Scholarship one rung at a time. When Vandals reach 150 gifts, a generous donor will unlock a total of $25,000 to support future generations of Vandals. Every gift helps the Honors College at University of Idaho get closer to their goal.
25 Gift Goal
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$5,000
Honoring Stacy Isenbarger Challenge
When 25 donors give to the Stacy Isenbarger Memorial Art Scholarship, a generous supporter will unlock $5,000 to support future Vandal artists.
25 Gift Goal
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$100
Chrissy Shelton Commitment to College of Business Match
Chrissy Shelton is celebrating her 4th Vandal Giving Day. To celebrate she's unlocking $100 for every 4 gifts from CBE employees up to $500!
$4 Goal
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2
Match
Double the Fund Shane & Marie Duncan Match
Double from the Duncan's: For every dollar donated to the Vandal Scholarship Fund given on April 7th will be matched by Shane & Marie Duncan dollar for dollar up to $2,500!
2
Match
Brian & Gayle Hill Undergraduate Research Match
Brian and Gayle Hill are matching all gifts to the College of Science on Vandal Giving Day, up to $10,000.  Matching funds will support undergraduate research opportunities.
2
Match
Jim & Chandra Ford College of Law Moot Court Teams
During Vandal Giving Day, supporters of the University of Idaho College of Law Moot Court Teams can double their impact! Every gift made to support Moot Court will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500. Your support helps student advocates travel to competitions, sharpen their courtroom skills, and represent Idaho with excellence. Make your gift on Vandal Giving Day and help us unlock the full $2,500 match!
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Engineering the Future Scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of Byron and Karen Flynn, every gift to the Engineering the Future Scholarships will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000, supporting high school students with strong potential recruited through the EXPO VIP Program who are now pursuing engineering degrees at the University of Idaho.
2
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Harley Johansen Memorial Scholarship Match
A generous $1,000 match is now available for the Harley Johansen Memorial Scholarship to help support student scholarships.
2
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QB Club Double the Impact
Your gift can go twice as far. Thanks to a generous $5,000 matching commitment for the Quarterback Club Football Program, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar until the full $5,000 is unlocked.
3
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Legacy of Lands Triple Match
Triple your impact. Through the generosity of former faculty member Jo Ellen Force, gifts to the gifts to the Legacy of Land Trusts endowment will be matched 3:1, tripling every dollar given up to $20,000. That means a $5 gift becomes $15 in support of students, research and the future of natural resources at University of Idaho.
$1,000
Football - Quarterbacks Club
Teams are built in the off season! This off-season help Vandal Football with a donation. Every 10 gifts will unlock $1,000 to the QB Club, up to $5,000.
10 Gift Goal
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$50
First Time Donor Challenge
If you are an alumni or current student who has never before made a gift to University of Idaho, please consider making your first give today! Your gift of at least $10 (to any fund on Vandal Giving Day) will be matched with a $50 donation to the Vandal Food Pantry.
$10 Goal
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$1,000
ICCU Vandal Promise Scholarship
For every 100 gifts made during Vandal Giving Day, $1,000 will be unlocked to Vandal Promise Scholarships, up to $10,000, thanks to our partners at Idaho Central Credit Union.
100 Gift Goal
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$5,000
Foundation Participation Challenge
Every gift counts—and now, every 500 gift 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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$500
Faculty & Staff Challenge
The 250th gift from a faculty/staff member will win a $500 bonus for the fund of their choice!
250 Gift Goal
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$500
Bruce and Kathy Pitman Emergency Student Fund
Help us unlock $1,500 for the Bruce & Kathy Pitman Fund! Every 5 gifts unlock $500 5 gifts = $500 10 gifts = $1,000 15 gifts = $1,500 It’s not about the size of the gift. t’s about participation. When 15 Vandals give, the full $1,500 is unlocked. Make your gift. Be counted. Help unlock the next $500. #GoVandals
5 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Challenge
Every five gifts to the FE Exam Support Fund will unlock $1,000 in additional support, up to $5,000. These funds support engineering seniors as they take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, the first step toward becoming licensed professional engineers.
5 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Dean Corry College of Art & Architecture Excellence Challenge
Unlock an additional $1,000 from Dean Shauna Corry when the College of Art & Architecture Excellence Fund receives 50 gifts!
50 Gift Goal
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$500
College of Business & Economics Scholarships
Here’s your chance to make a big impact! A $1,500 challenge has been set for the College of Business & Economics Scholarships. For every 5 gifts received, $500 will be unlocked to support students in achieving their academic and career goals. That means each gift helps release additional funding, empowering Vandals to pursue opportunities, gain valuable experiences, and excel in the business world. Be one of the 5. Make your gift count and help us unlock the full $1,500!
5 Gift Goal
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$1,000
College of Art & Architecture Design Build
A generous $5,000 challenge has been established for the College of Art & Architecture Design Build! For every 5 gifts received, $1,000 will be unlocked, supporting student projects, hands-on design experiences, and innovative learning opportunities.
5 Gift Goal
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$500
Women's Basketball Express Challenge
All aboard the Blessed Express! For every 10 gifts $500 will be unlocked, up to 200 gifts! Help our team start preparing for back-to-back championships with a gift in the off-season!
10 Gift Goal
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$500
Vandal Healing Garden Support
Your gift can help unlock additional support for student well-being. Blaine and Shelley Eckles have pledged a $500 challenge gift to support the Vandal Healing Garden. When the Dean of Students funds receive their 25th gift, their $500 contribution will be unlocked.
25 Gift Goal
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Leaderboard
Scholarship Leaderboard
During Vandal Giving Day, every gift toward scholarships helps your favorite scholarship fund get a step closer to receiving a bonus! The three scholarship funds with the most gifts during our 1,889 minutes will receive a bonus.
Scholarship Leader Board (43)
Leaderboard
Leader of Ambassadors
The 10 ambassadors who inspire the most number of gifts throughout Vandal Giving Day 2026 will receive a $350 bonus to award to the fund of their choice!
Vandal Giving Day Ambassadors (158)
Event
Procrastinator Award
The last gift to Vandal Giving Day receives an additional $500 bonus to the fund of their choice.
Event
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.
Event
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 to their designated fund. Stop by with your family and friends to support your college and University of Idaho!
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