To continue the tradition of the National Day of Giving on Tuesday, Dec. 2, University of Wisconsin-Stout will host its seventh annual Giving Day campaign to support the university, its strategic priorities and the #StoutProud community.
The event is supported by the UW-Stout Foundation & Alumni Association to encourage philanthropic gifts to support UW-Stout, its students, faculty, staff and programs.
Alumni, friends and supporters can make gifts to this year’s priority – StoutProud Fund – or specify their gifts to an area of UW-Stout that aligns with their interests.
A goal to raise $500,000 has been set to build on previous years of Giving Day success.
Donations can be made online or by mail. Address checks to UW-Stout Foundation & Alumni Association, 320 S. Broadway St., Menomonie, WI 54751.
A group of visionary alumni and friends has already given gifts to support UW-Stout and Giving Day. These donors have established a matching opportunity for all donors who make a gift on Giving Day, doubling their gift and impact on Stout.
Last year’s goal of $300,000 was far surpassed, with donors contributing more than 800 gifts and pledges totaling $476,455 in support of Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University.
Support of gifts through the StoutProud Fund will:
- Remove barriers to education through scholarships and financial aid.
- Provide robust support for students through holistic wraparound services to meet students where they are, support their Stout journeys, and foster their success.
- Advance academic innovation and success through faculty-driven innovation, research and community collaboration.
- Create state-of-the-art living and learning spaces through the development of environments that foster innovation, academic collaboration and a welcoming home away from home.
- Ensure a vibrant campus life and athletics through investing in students’ experiences to enhance engagement, belonging and school spirit.
For more information, visit www.uwstout.edu/giving-day or contact the UW-Stout Foundation & Alumni Association.
Giving Day donors can share the hashtag #StoutProud to encourage others to give and follow UW-Stout’s social media sites for the university and Alumni Association for posts on information before and throughout the event.
