2026 Athletics Maine Day of Giving

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Our athletic community is united by the understanding that developing champions with integrity is the heart of our daily work. The guiding principles of Maine Athletics- integrity, accountability, toughness, and excellence-inspire us to continually reach for new heights and pursue greatness each and every day. Your contributions on Maine Day of Giving are vital as we continually strive to support our region and state by sustaining an authentic, student-athlete centered championship culture. We are honored by your commitment to the Black Bears. Your support makes a difference as we consistently strive to finish among the top five Division I athletics programs in the New England region. Thank you in advance for your consideration, generosity, and support of Maine Athletics.

This Maine Day of Giving, whether you're on campus or from afar—ENGAGE. Give where your heart leads and inspire programs and causes at the University of Maine with your generosity.

Donors who give $25 or more will receive a complimentary UMaine-branded Zipper Pull!



Updates
UPDATE

In the spirit of celebrating giving today, the University of Maine Foundation and Maine Athletics have announced a $10 million bequest expectancy, future gift, from Phillip Morse ('64). This transformative commitment will support current and future capital athletics projects and facility maintenance, as well as efforts to recruit and retain talented student-athletes, coaches and staff while sustaining Maine excellence.

45 days ago by Brianna Demaso
UPDATE

Melissa D. Smith '91 and Brian Corcoran have made a $25,000 gift to the Men's Basketball Black Bear Student-Athlete Experience Fund!

45 days ago by Brianna Demaso

2026 Athletics Maine Day of Giving Donors
Areas Supported Today!DonorsRaised ($)
Claim Your Crown1$50
Alfond Fund Unrestricted Athletics Support6$1,825
Softball10$695
Men's Ice Hockey30$21,950
Football (Alfond Challenge)29$12,735
Ron Rogerson '66 Football Fund0$0
M Club3$342
Cheerleading0$0
Women's Basketball24$13,692
Alfond Fund Athletic Scholarships7$700
Men's Swimming and Diving9$2,825
John R. Huard, Sr. '67 Football Fund0$0
Advancing Athletics Master Facilities Fund7$2,225
Baseball21$14,651
Women's Ice Hockey20$19,281
Field Hockey9$2,025
Women's Swimming and Diving9$1,075
Women's Soccer11$1,003
Carol S. and Walter H. Abbott Scholarship3$300
Maine Sports Bands Fund9$1,875
Cross Country and Track & Field4$650
Men's Basketball3$525
Jack Bicknell Football Fund2$100
Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon50%Alumnus/Alumna
Gradhat icon21%UMaine Athletics Fans
Suitcase icon11%Faculty or Staff
Friends icon6%Friends
Gradhat icon4%Other
Book icon3%Current Students
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