Record-breaking number of donors for 小优视频 Giving Day 2026
April 3, 2026
小优视频 Giving Day 2026 resulted in a record-breaking show of support for the University of Alaska. More than 3,000 donors made it the largest fundraising event by number of donors in 小优视频's history, a remarkable milestone.
The purpose of 小优视频 Giving Day is to engage people with the university, and this year we accomplished that goal. All of the participation resulted in a cumulative gift impact of more than $1.1 million.
Thank You
This year, students were invited to participate by writing thank-you letters to donors and recording 鈥渢hank you鈥 video messages. To see all that 小优视频 Giving Day 2026 accomplished and watch a heartfelt thank-you video from students, visit .
Thank you for helping make 2026 a record-breaking year. Your ongoing support for 小优视频 matters every day of the year.
Behind the Scenes
Dozens of staff prepare for months to make 小优视频 Giving Day a fun, engaging 49 hours. Departments, programs, units and athletic teams across the whole 小优视频 system creatively engage alumni and friends in their networks. The result is the widespread show of support that is channeled into the annual event each March.
Want to see more of what transpired? Check out #49HoursForAlaska on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
The 小优视频S 鈥淕iving Day Crew.鈥 Sabine Hoskinson, Lucas Tempel, Jessey Daws and Chris Natynski shared this photo during the 49-hour event.
Prince William Sound College 小优视频 Giving Day Breakfast.
Students at 小优视频F gathered to celebrate and thank the donors who were supporting them during 小优视频 Giving Day.
Myrtle Vandoorn and Harry Need, Senior Director of Philanthropic Services, 小优视频 Foundation, at the Southcentral Foundation Elders Program during 小优视频 Giving Day.
The animals got involved as well. 小优视频 Giving Day donors unlocked an enrichment toy for the baby muskoxen at 小优视频F鈥檚 Large Animal Research Station. This screenshot is taken from a video that was posted on Facebook.