Fargo, N.D. — North Dakota State University alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students came together in a powerful show of support during the 10th annual NDSU Giving Day, Oct. 14-15, 2025, raising $2,917,170 from 1,728 donors and 2,085 gifts over two days, surpassing the goals set for dollars raised ($1.25 million) and number of gifts (2,000).
Hosted by the NDSU Foundation, the annual online fundraising and community-building event inspires supporters to give gifts of every size to make an immediate impact for students, research, and the university’s future.
“NDSU Giving Day is about more than fundraising — it’s about activating our entire NDSU community,” John Glover, president and CEO of the NDSU Foundation, said. “Alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students all come together with the shared spirit of giving back and supporting future generations. Beyond the dollars raised, Giving Day strengthens our culture of philanthropy and the Bison pride that connects us all.”
Throughout the two-day event, social media spotlights showcased the many ways philanthropy fuels NDSU’s mission — from scholarships that open doors for students to gifts supporting research, innovation, and hands-on learning experiences across campus. Thanks to the generosity of benefactors who established matches and challenges, NDSU moved even closer to its goals of advancing academic excellence, driving research innovation, and enhancing student success — strengthening the Bison experience today and empowering future generations to achieve more.
“NDSU is a place of opportunity, and support from donors makes that possible,” Caleb Jarvis, NDSU political science and pre-law student and student body vice president, said. “Giving Day is such a great way to rally the Bison community and raise awareness for the projects shaping our future. The generosity of alumni and friends helps students like me get involved, gain real experience, and focus on making the most of our time at NDSU.”
This year’s Giving Day success reflects the deep pride and commitment that define the NDSU community. The funds raised will support scholarships, hands-on learning opportunities, research, and programs that benefit NDSU students.
For more information about how to continue supporting NDSU, visit www.ndsufoundation.com.