Matching gifts are opportunity to double support for university community
Menomonie, Wis. – 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.
UW-Stout, a member of the Universities of Wisconsin, is Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, with a focus on applied learning, collaboration with business and industry, and career outcomes. Learn more via the FOCUS2030 strategic plan.
