International Beaver Day 2026

606
Donors
121% of 500 Donor goal
$104,642
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About

International Beaver Day, April 7, is dedicated to coming together as one team to support the people, programs, and experiences that make our Beaver community strong. In just 24 hours, we rally alumni, families, friends, and fans to make an immediate impact that lasts all year long.

This year, we’re aiming higher than ever before: 500 donors and more than $100,000 raised in one day. These are bold goals - but we’re a bold community.

Every gift counts. Every donor matters. Just like every player on a roster has a role, every contribution helps move us closer to victory.

Suit up in navy and gold, make your gift, and help us reach our biggest Giving Day yet. Let’s do this, together. Go Beavers!

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With your gift of $100 or more, you can receive a custom BVU hat - just select the incentive when making your gift. Limited to the first 100 donors.
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The Birdie Challenge
Decades
Class YearsDonorsRaised ($)
1970's30$4,625
1980's42$12,800
1969 & prior11$11,200
1990's79$32,387
Birdies116$10,730
2000's82$16,190
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Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon2%1960's+
Gradhat icon4%1970's
Gradhat icon5%1980's
Gradhat icon10%1990's
Gradhat icon10%2000's
Gradhat icon15%Birdies
Suitcase icon9%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon10%Friends
Parent icon10%Parents
Book icon4%Students
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