Augustana University is excited to announce that its sixth annual Giving Day will take place on Friday, May 13 — a 24-hour fundraising event that encourages alumni, parents, staff, faculty, coaches, administrators and friends to “Make an Impact.”
An investment on Giving Day ensures that Augustana can continue to make strides in the university’s strategic plan Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030, and carry out its mission to provide an education of enduring worth. A gift to The Augustana Fund provides essential resources to support mission-critical priorities at the university. Thanks to the philanthropic support of our alumni and friends, Augustana is able to provide 100 percent of our students with financial aid and/or scholarships.
“Giving Day is a great opportunity for the Augustana community to come together and make a meaningful impact for our students, campus and university. We are excited and energized by the initiatives for this year. We look forward to another record-breaking Giving Day and extend our gratitude to all those who support Augustana,” said Associate Vice President for Development Jon Mammenga.
Through The Augustana Fund, Giving Day 2022 allows the Augustana community to “Make an Impact” in several additional areas in need of support, including:
- AU Impact Scholarships
- Augie Access, Scholarships
- Augie Outdoors
- Augustana Athletics Excellence Fund
- Augustana Library Associates, Technology Upgrades
- Campus Life, Move-In Carts & iPads
- Campus Ministry, Interfaith Council
- Center for Western Studies, South Dakota History Book
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Education Scholarships (Trips)
- Dramatic Arts (Theatre), Scholarships & Equipment
- International Programs, Summer Research & Campus Employment
- Ole Rolvaag Writing Cabin
- School of Business
- School of Education
- School of Health Professions
- School of Music
- Sharon Lust School of Education
- Student Success, Research Grants
- Sustainability, AU Garden Project
- Visual Arts
- Women in Philanthropy Impact Scholarships
Augustana has a goal of raising $450,000, which would establish a new record at the university. In 2021, the AU community of family and friends provided gifts totaling nearly $439,000.
For more information on how to give, please visit augie.edu/GivingDay2022.