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Vandal Giving Day events'

Stop by one of our Sip & Select events in Moscow, Boise or Idaho Falls to take part in the fun. Guests can enjoy a drink, connect with fellow Vandals and help direct additional support where it matters most. Everyone is welcome — bring a friend, raise a glass and help make an impact for University of Idaho.

  • Boise Campus: Idaho Water Center Suite 324, 2-3 p.m., April 7
  • Idaho Falls Campus: BSUB 2nd Floor Conference Room 1-2:30 p.m., April 7
  • Moscow Campus: I-Sub, ASUI Student Lounge 10 a.m.-Noon, April 7

April 8, Vandal Giving Day finale: Celebrating your impact!
Everyone is welcome at a casual gathering to celebrate the success of Vandal Giving Day!
Forty-Two Bar & Kitchen, Moscow
4 p.m.-5:45 p.m. 

Vandal Giving Day Matches & Challenges

If you'd like to set up a new match or challenge for this year please email Marie Duncan!

Upcoming Events

$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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$500
Kim Jackson Women in Business Challenge
Kim and David Jackson are pledging $500 to the Women in Business Club after the fund receives its 5th gift.
$5 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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Match
Barker Trading Program – Day of Giving: Market Match Madness
The market opens this week. We’re trading toward a $5,000 close—and there’s $2,500 of matching liquidity waiting to be unlocked. Every dollar you deploy moves the market. Hit $2,500 → Match activated Hit $5,000 → Full close achieved!
$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
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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$2,500
Barker Trading Program Power Hour -- April 7 3-5 p.m. Closing Bell!
Close out day one with a gift to the Barker Trading Program. Once 10 gifts have been made a $2,500 bonus will be unlocked. Let's build momentum, unlock the match and close strong.
10 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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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 (157)
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!
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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.
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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.
$2,500
Lisa Victoravich Deans Excellence Fund
When the College of Business & Economics receives its 50th gift it will unlock a gift from Dean, Lisa Victoravich to help fund CBE for the next 100 years!
50 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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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.
$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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$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
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
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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$2,500
Barker Trading Program Power Hours -- April 8 9-10 a.m. Market Open!
Market's open and it's time to boost the Barker Trading Program with a gift! Once 10 gifts have been made in the opening hour a $2,500 bonus will be unlocked. Kick off the day by spreading good for Vandals!
10 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
Finish Line Challenge
The four funds who receive the most gifts in the final two hours of Vandal Giving Day will receive a $500 bonus! Finish strong!
Funds (157)
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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
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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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!