BOSTON – Boston University is excited to announce the return of Giving Day, as the 24-hour online fundraising competition will take place Wednesday, April 8.
Giving Day has become BU Athletics’ signature annual fundraiser, generating more than $11 million in support of Terrier student-athletes, coaches, and programs. These gifts directly enhance the student-athlete experience and provide coaches with the resources to strengthen their programs.
In 2025, Terrier Nation once again stepped up, with alumni, families, and friends helping surpass $1 million for the eighth straight year.
Thousands of dollars will be available to every varsity program through this year’s challenge opportunities.
Giving Day 2026 – The Challenges
Giving Day Goal: Each team that surpasses their Giving Day dollars raised goal will receive a bonus.
Athletics Young Alumni Participation Challenge (Classes 2016-25): If a team reaches their identified young alumni participation goal as part of Giving Day, they will unlock an additional bonus.
Team Revenue Head-to-Head Challenge: Each varsity program will go head-to-head with another team, with the team that raises the most in each matchup earning a bonus.
Individual Varsity Team Challenges: Opportunities to sponsor dollar-for-dollar individual varsity team challenges, beginning at $10,000+, to encourage leadership-level support from alumni, parents, and friends. Several teams are in need of a matching challenge yet. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to Cassie Gildea (cgildea@bu.edu).
Follow BU Athletics on social media for the latest updates:
Giving Day homepage: www.bu.edu/givingday
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BUAthletics/
X: @BUAthletics
Instagram: @buathletics
