Augustana University is excited to announce that its seventh annual Giving Day will take place on Friday, May 12 — a 24-hour fundraising event that encourages alumni, parents, staff, faculty, coaches, administrators and friends to “Go for Bold.”
An investment on Giving Day 2023 fuels Augustana’s momentum 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% of its students with financial aid and/or scholarships.
“Giving Day provides an opportunity for members of Augustana’s family and friends to make an immediate impact in the classroom, in competition or in the community. Every dollar raised will make a difference as we strive to provide students with an education of enduring worth. A gift of any size will support AU’s enduring mission and represent our Viking spirit to ‘Go For Bold,’” said Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Vice President Dr. Pam Homan ‘81.
Giving Day 2023 allows the Augustana community to “Go for Bold” in support of the university's enduring commitments, as well as several special initiatives, including:
- Academic Programs
- Art Department
- Augustana Athletics Excellence Fund
- Augustana Fund
- The Augustana Garden
- Augustana Library Associates
- Brewing & Fermentation Minor
- The Center for Western Studies
- Chapel of Reconciliation Expansion Project
- The Edda
- Froiland Research Endowment
- History Department
- International Programs Office
- Lutheran College Washington Semester (LCWS)
- Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Recreational Services
- School of Music
- Venture
- Women in Philanthropy Impact Scholarships
This year, with help from the AU community of family and friends, AU’s goal is to reach $500,000.
For more information on how to give, visit augie.edu/GivingDay.