Today is the day! It's Give to Gustavus Day, and we're inviting you to join the fun and make a real impact.
Every single gift, of any size, made today goes directly to the Gustavus Fund—immediately supporting scholarships, faculty excellence, and student services to ensure our students receive a world-class experience. It's truly… All of Us for All of Gustavus.
Your generosity is the strongest testament to our incredible community of alumni, parents, and friends. By supporting the Gustavus Fund today, you're not only meeting our needs for today but also ensuring the Gustavus legacy and establishing a strong foundation for our students and our future.
Global Support & Class Giving
View All Donors| Class year | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 | $1,160 |
| 1964 | 5 | $1,625 |
| 1975 | 9 | $13,450 |
| 1988 | 12 | $3,866 |
| 2025 | 1 | $25 |
| 1979 | 13 | $3,200 |
| 2021 | 1 | $40 |
| 1969 | 10 | $1,825 |
| 1977 | 9 | $2,125 |
| 1972 | 7 | $2,875 |
| 2015 | 10 | $640 |
| 1990 | 14 | $1,805 |
| 1991 | 15 | $2,316 |
| 1983 | 9 | $5,175 |
| 1987 | 5 | $575 |
| 1997 | 25 | $7,761 |
| 1993 | 13 | $5,146 |
| 2009 | 5 | $675 |
| 1995 | 10 | $1,100 |
| 1984 | 10 | $1,650 |
| 1974 | 14 | $7,354 |
| 1982 | 10 | $14,200 |
| 1976 | 12 | $1,600 |
| 1998 | 14 | $4,700 |
| 2020 | 2 | $150 |
| 1962 | 3 | $2,200 |
| 1985 | 8 | $1,775 |
| 1973 | 12 | $5,700 |
| 2000 | 12 | $3,490 |
| 1946 | 0 | $0 |
| 2022 | 2 | $75 |
| 1966 | 5 | $1,337 |
| 1959 | 3 | $1,550 |
| 1947 | 0 | $0 |
| 1952 | 1 | $50 |
| 1970 | 9 | $3,780 |
| 1996 | 8 | $4,325 |
| 2019 | 4 | $445 |
| 2010 | 5 | $475 |
| 1949 | 0 | $0 |
| 1958 | 3 | $7,200 |
| 2017 | 4 | $200 |
| 2008 | 3 | $650 |
| 2005 | 7 | $1,575 |
| 2012 | 4 | $275 |
| 1971 | 6 | $1,200 |
| 2014 | 3 | $140 |
| 1951 | 1 | $100 |
| 2018 | 1 | $15 |
| 2006 | 2 | $450 |
| 1986 | 10 | $1,850 |
| 1992 | 9 | $1,800 |
| 2007 | 6 | $720 |
| 1960 | 6 | $8,250 |
| 1953 | 0 | $0 |
| 1954 | 0 | $0 |
| 1963 | 6 | $1,475 |
| 2011 | 9 | $1,035 |
| 1967 | 6 | $2,000 |
| 2013 | 4 | $110 |
| 2024 | 3 | $89 |
| 1961 | 4 | $8,800 |
| 2004 | 6 | $375 |
| 1994 | 8 | $805 |
| 1950 | 0 | $0 |
| 2002 | 8 | $2,455 |
| 1978 | 5 | $15,575 |
| 1980 | 7 | $1,025 |
| 2003 | 4 | $425 |
| 1968 | 10 | $4,275 |
| 2001 | 10 | $3,345 |
| 1965 | 8 | $6,725 |
| 1981 | 13 | $4,125 |
| 1989 | 3 | $450 |
| 1945 | 0 | $0 |
| 1948 | 0 | $0 |
| 1956 | 1 | $500 |
| 1955 | 0 | $0 |
| 1957 | 2 | $15,597 |
| 1999 | 3 | $825 |
| 2023 | 1 | $25 |
We have received gifts from 13 countries from 5 continents during today's campaign. Amazing. Thank you!
309 days ago by Kelsey Backer
One of our campus furry favorites stopped by in honor of Give to Gustavus Day! First pet of President John and Valeria Volin, Sofia, is rooting for us as we get closer to 10 p.m.! Come on, you Gusties!
309 days ago by Kelsey Backer
The momentum is REAL and we're only halfway through the day!
$25,000 has already been given by donors in Minnesota. The momentum is REAL and we're only halfway through the day! Let's keep this energy going strong through 10 PM CT!
309 days ago by Kelsey Backer309 days ago by Kelsey Backer
We've officially released the mid-day challenge! THANK YOU to everyone who's given so far—your support is fueling an incredible day for Gustavus! 💛🖤
And we're just getting started! There's still time to give, still challenges to unlock, and still SO much excitement ahead!
309 days ago by Kelsey Backer
$25,000 UNLOCKED!
Thank you to our international Gusties for showing up and making this happen! The Gustie community truly spans the globe. 💛🖤🌎
309 days ago by Kelsey BackerIf you give today during Give to Gustavus Day, your gift to the Gustavus Fund goes even further. From 10:00 am until 10:00 pm, the College’s Board of Trustees will match every gift, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $200,000. Don’t miss the opportunity to double your gift to the Gustavus Fund.
309 days ago by Kelsey Backer
Our Gustie community knows no borders! 💛 Gifts from Canada, New Zealand, and Oman are bringing us closer to unlocking $25,000 in the International Countries Challenge. Thank you to our global Gusties!
309 days ago by Kelsey Backer
International gifts are rolling in! Spain ✅ Italy ✅ France ✅ Just 4 more countries needed to unlock $25,000 for the Gustavus Fund!
310 days ago by Kelsey Backer
BIG NEWS! Don’t miss your chance to have your gift go further!
For every donor who gives today up to $37,500, the All Gustie Challenge will release $100 in challenge gifts from the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
310 days ago by Gwen Donev
We have already received gifts from Gusties in Sweden, Tanzania, and Vietnam. Our global Gustie community is showing up for Give to Gustavus Day! We're getting closer to unlocking $25,000 when we reach 10 gifts from outside the USA. Keep it going!
310 days ago by Kelsey Backer
Today, until 10pm CT, alumni and friends from around the globe will show their passion and appreciation for Gustavus with gifts to the Gustavus Fund.
Check back here throughout the day to get updates, watch videos, give a gift, and help us unlock our challenges. We can't wait to spend the day with you!
311 days ago by Kelsey Backer