Day of the Dons 2026

Because of supporters like you, Day of the Dons was extraordinary.

Over 2,950 donors came together to raise over $1,127,000 in support of USF students, programs, and priorities. We hit our original donor goal AND our stretch goal, unlocking an additional $20,000.

From all of us, thank you for being part of this year’s Day of the Dons. Thank you for believing in our students. Thank you for helping our community flourish.

🦉NIGHT OWLS, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT! The fund with the most donors between now and midnight wins a bonus gift. Which fund will come out on top? Give now and help your favorite! [GIVE NOW]

How fast can you solve this USF-themed crossword? Can you make it on the leaderboard?

Every gift changes lives. As Day of the Dons wraps up, take a moment to reflect on what USF means to you.

Thanks to you, we’ve reached our goal of 2,026 donors — but why stop there? Our momentum is strong, and with your help, we can push even further to reach our stretch goal of 2,800 donors before Day of the Dons comes to a close!

Incredible Bonus: When we hit 2,800 donors, a gift of $20,000 will be unlocked thanks to Jack and Sue Boland & Mary Del Santo!

Make your gift now and help make this Day of the Dons extraordinary!

A special thank you to our volunteers and everyone who helped bring today’s on-campus festival and Stress-Less Day to life! During some fun in the sun, USF students, staff, faculty, and alumni planted their own seeds and voted for their favorite areas of campus to receive an additional gift. 

Community Festival by the Numbers:

- 5 therapy dogs: Moonshine, Pepper, Pearl, Loki, and Leo
- 229 students participated in the DOTD x Stress Less quest and turned in their cards
- 350 succulents potted
- 400 mochi donuts consumed
- 1,065 total Plinko! votes cast

The winning funds were:

1. USF Food Pantry — unlocked a $650 donation
2. Health Promotion Services — unlocked a $450 donation
3. Bill Russell Emergency Relief Fund — unlocked a $300 donation
4. Arrupe Immersions — unlocked a $300 donation
5. BASE — unlocked a $300 donation 

🔥 The momentum is building! 1,561 donors strong and we're 77% to our goal. We're in the home stretch — don't miss your chance to be part of Day of the Dons 2026! [GIVE NOW]

🎥 Take a moment to see WHY we give. Watch how scholarship support changes lives for students like Tiffane.

Plus, all donations to the USF Scholarship Fund are being DOUBLED, up to $11,000, thanks to donors Lawrence and Laureen Mori and Anonymous Graduates of the Classes of 1973 and 1974! Every gift makes a difference.

[GIVE NOW]

🎯 Day of the Dons is in full swing! Join us at the on-campus festival at Gleeson Plaza & Welch Field (10:30am-1:30pm) for SPCA therapy animals, games, activities, giveaways, and more!

Plus, don't miss today's virtual challenges! We have pop-up matches, competitions, and prizes all day long. See the full list here.

AND don't forget to join us for DOTD Trivia at 6–7 p.m. PDT |  Online (Zoom) — register now!

🌅 Good morning, Dons! Day of the Dons is officially here! Start the countdown with us to reach 2,026 donors and unlock a $50,000 gift from loyal parents, Gary and Crystal Loo AND a $50,000 gift from dedicated alumni, John Wu '82, MA '85 and Nora Wu '88! That's $100,000 ready to be unlocked for USF students!