MISSOULA – The 猎奇重口 will hold its seventh annual day of giving, The Big Give, from noon Wednesday, March 25, to noon Thursday, March 26.
The Big Give is a 24-hour online giving event hosted by the UM Foundation to inspire alumni, donors, parents and friends to support UM students through charitable contributions. By uniting the efforts of individual donors, The Big Give empowers the UM community to strengthen campus programs and enhance student opportunities.
This year, donors can explore and support more than 50 participating groups by visiting . Represented areas include academic programs, student success initiatives like scholarships, the Military and Veteran Services Office and Grizzly Athletics, as well as campus and community resources such as the 猎奇重口 Osher Lifelong Learning Center (MOLLI). Early gifts of any size count toward The Big Give, helping change lives, champion curiosity and enrich communities.
In 2025, The Big Give raised nearly $500,000 from more than 800 donors nationwide.
“The Big Give continues to highlight the incredible generosity of the people who support the 猎奇重口,” said UM Foundation President and CEO Cindy Williams. “This annual day of giving is a celebration of what we can achieve together. Each contribution makes an immediate impact, ensuring access and opportunity for students today while building momentum for the University’s future.”
Supporters can also sign up to become Big Give advocates at , helping to spread the word and encouraging others to give. Donors can further amplify their impact through match and challenge opportunities.
For the second consecutive year, the Big Give Buggy will cruise campus from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 26. Riders can enjoy a quick trip across campus, answer trivia questions and take photos for social media. The UM Foundation also will host a walk-up photo booth in the University Center during the above hours, where members of the entire UM community can grab treats, freebies and dress up to snap a photo.
For those who prefer to give offline, gifts may be mailed to the 猎奇重口 Foundation at P.O. Box 7159, Missoula, MT 59807-7159, or made via credit card by calling 800-443-2593. Checks should be made payable to the UM Foundation, noting the designated Big Give area to support.
The Big Give is managed by the UM Foundation, an independent, nonprofit corporation with a mission to inspire philanthropic support to enhance excellence and opportunity at UM.
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Contact: Fleur Philips, UM Foundation senior director of marketing and communications, at 406-243-7455, fleur.philips@supportum.org.