GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Administration at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay says the school raised almost $205,000 during its second annual ‘Giving Day,’ a 117% increase from last year’s event.
According to a release from UW-Green Bay, the raised money comes from the donations made by those in the community as well as from the university’s alumni.
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The 117% increase in raised funds is said to recognize the impact education brings to UWGB’s 16-county footprint, which in turn helps fuel the workforce in the Green Bay region.
We were thrilled with the funds raised from Giving Day 2025! It provided opportunities for donors to support UW-Green Bay in many ways. High-impact internships, support for The Weidner and Athletics and scholarship options allowed donors to align their passion with UW-Green Bay’s purpose ensuring all students are future-focused and workforce-ready.
Dr. Dawn Crim, vice chancellor for Advancement, Community Engagement, and Inclusivity, and president of the UW-Green Bay Foundation
School officials say the $204,900 raised from Giving Day 2025 will go to support need-based scholarships for undergraduate students and will help strengthen academic programs that support the region’s workforce, such as engineering, education and nursing, and student success initiatives and programs like the Campus Cupboard which helps students alleviate hunger and basic necessity needs allowing them to focus on their education.
Of the money raised on Giving Day, $65,000 came from a donation match by the UWGB Council of Trustees, a group of distinguished alumni and professionals helping to guide the university.
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Administrators credit the support from these business leaders to help spark others to donate, with this year’s event seeing more than 1,100 total donors.
While Giving Day is just one day of the year, school officials say donations are needed and accepted all year long. Anyone looking to donate to the university can find more information on how to do so here.
