Excited for UA Giving Day? Here’s what you should know

Feb 20, 2026

Event Details
🗓️ March 24 (starting at noon) to March 26 (ending at 1 p.m.)
📍 https://givingday.alaska.edu/ 
#49HoursForAlaska 

The “How To” for those who are fundraising and marketing 
If your university, department, program or unit plans to participate in raising funds, it is critically important that you familiarize yourself with the online toolkit and creative suite. Set yourself up for success to have a fantastic UA Giving Day experience.

Why is this important?
Ensure all communications (social media, emails, ads, press, etc.) align with UA Giving Day’s branding and messaging.
Follow best fundraising practices while maximizing matches, challenges and outreach strategies.
Understand key policies to keep your efforts effective, ethical and IRS-compliant.

Become a UA Giving Day Champion
Your support makes a difference! Encourage others to give to the UA programs and scholarships you care about most by registering to become a UA Giving Day Champion.

Questions? 
If you have any UA Giving Day related questions, please reach out to Samantha Sink, director of annual giving, sksink@alaska.edu or Jake Mendenhall, associate director of annual giving, jhmendenhall@alaska.edu.