STUDENTS SUPPORTING STUDENTS

The University of Denver Student Foundation (DUSF) fosters a culture of philanthropy on campus by connecting the DU community to address critical needs. We dedicate our time to four key pillars:

1. Philanthropic Education – DUSF trustees and DU staff offer pathways to fundraising and provide tools/resources to navigate the how-to of raising money for student initiatives.
2. Enhancing the Student Experience – DUSF trustees support student organizations on campus with time volunteered and as a fundraising force for events such as Hocktoberfest, Giving Tuesday, the C.A.P.E. Gala, Earth Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
3. Philanthropic Support – Gifts to the Student Foundation fund make possible the grants DUSF distributes to qualified student organizations demonstrating philanthropic need through the academic year. These organizations directly impact students and their experience on campus.
4. Impact – DUSF serves as the first line to understand student needs on campus and works to address these needs by establishing gift funds with DU Advancement staff. The Student Opportunity Fund was initially established thanks to these very efforts and has since gone on to become a key resource for students experiencing unexpected financial hardship.

A gift to the Student Foundation fund enhances this culture of philanthropy and ensures students can continue to thrive at DU while understanding the role philanthropy plays in their lives.

Your contribution will count toward our Denver Difference campaign goal and help us show the world what DU can do.