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Today Is Giving Day

The 24-hour fundraising marathon is on

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What is #GivingDayUMD?

It’s UMD’s biggest fundraising event of the year, when students, alums, faculty, staff, parents, families and friends join together to raise critical funding to move UMD Forward. Give now.

Support Causes That Matter To You

On Giving Day, Terps everywhere support the causes that mean the most to them. No matter the size of the gift, your generosity makes a difference.

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The Matchmakers of Giving Day

A Record $1.8M in Matching Gifts From Supporters Amplify Impact of Annual Philanthropic Marathon

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By the numbers

We’re looking forward to surpassing last year’s record totals on Giving Day:

9K

donors in 2025

425

causes supported in 2025

$26M+

raised in 12 years of Giving Day

Make an Impact

Bookmark this page and join us on March 4, 2026 to make an impact at the University of Maryland!

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Get Social, Win Prizes

Win extra money for your favorite fund by posting on social media. Check out the hourly prizes.