UWF Day of Giving sets new record

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The University of West Florida exceeded its fundraising goals during the seventh annual Day of Giving, raising more than $194,000 from 1,256 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the University. The annual 24-hour, online, social media-driven fundraising initiative was held on April 17 during UWF’s Founders Week. This year’s Day of Giving marked more than $1 million raised from UWF’s Day of Giving events over the last seven years.

“The outpouring of generosity from UWF supporters on Day of Giving was inspiring,” said Howard Reddy, vice president for University Advancement. “The resounding success of this day is a direct reflection on the deep and unwavering commitment of our alumni, friends and community partners, whose contributions are a cornerstone of the University’s strength and ongoing success.”

This year, the University had a campaign fundraising goal of $175,000 and an individual gift goal of 1,200, tying back to the University’s broader Here for Good campaign, which aims to surpass its goal of $90 million. This year’s goals were met with the help of generous matching gifts from alumna Pam Schwartz, President Emeritus Judy Bense, Levin Papantonio Law Firm and the Florida Engineering Society. Generous challenge gifts were also provided by Brett Berg, Alan Gahm, President Emeritus Morris Marx, Jeff Walker, and Jim and Melba Morrow.

Participants were directed to make gifts to 13 featured fund areas on dayofgiving.uwf.edu. Athletics raised the most money, bringing in more than $39,000. Of UWF’s four colleges, the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering received the most donations, totaling more than $26,000.

Depending on the gift amount, participants had the option to receive a UWF Day of Giving bandana; a pair of exclusive UWF socks; a special UWF hat; or all three items that have a limited-edition print only available for Day of Giving 2025.

For more information about Day of Giving, visit dayofgiving.uwf.edu.

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