Making a Lasting Impact

Since 2019, Day of the Badger has united alumni and friends like you in celebration and support of the UW. And by coming together, Badger nation, you’ve proved what the power of collective giving can achieve. Thanks to your generosity, this party to pay it forward has advanced campus initiatives and fulfilled student dreams.

History of Day of the Badger

$8.5 million

Total amount raised

95%

Day of the Badger gifts under $1,000 (That’s collective giving in action!)

275+

Total matches created

599

Causes supported

30,000+

Total number of gifts made

70%+

Day of the Badger donors who are alumni