Annual Giving
Creating Our Tomorrow, Today
Every annual gift to the University of Northern Iowa is more than a donation; it's a powerful act of community.
These gifts, no matter the size, create immediate and lasting impact for our students, faculty and campus. Support what matters to you, whether it's scholarships, student life, academic programs or unrestricted support.
Building Our Tomorrow
- 7,600+ gifts of $100 or less, raising $425,000 for campus
- 43% of donors gave to UNI for the first time
- $100 median gift to the Our Tomorrow campaign
- 54 years is the longest consecutive giving to UNI
- Class of 1971 leads in number of alumni donors
- Donors span 50 states and 17 countries
Data last updated February 1, 2025.
Your annual support helps
Strengthen the UNI Experience
Unrestricted gifts provide UNI the flexibility to invest in the areas of greatest need. Support for the Annual Fund fuels fundraising and engagement efforts, while gifts to the Dean’s Funds strengthen academic programs within each college.
Empower Students
An annually funded scholarship can be life-changing. These scholarships ease financial burdens, allowing students to focus on their studies, engage in campus life and graduate on time.
Enhance Programs
Annual gifts give UNI students access to hands-on learning opportunities such as undergraduate research, study abroad programs, student teaching and professional development. These experiences build skills and prepare students for success after graduation.
Create Lifelong Memories
Annual support helps fund the experiences that define college life, such as participating in student organizations, campus traditions, service trips, and leadership opportunities.
Annual support has made a long-lasting impact on me and other students. While at UNI, I've seen firsthand how donor support eases financial burdens, provides access to hands-on experiences and shapes future educators, like me.
Panther Engagement Center
The Panther Engagement Center is responsible for contacting thousands of UNI alumni, friends and parents to build and maintain positive relationships. This contact reengages people with the UNI community and raises funds to support the university and students.
PAWprint Crowdfunding
The PAWprint program enables students, faculty and staff to harness the power of crowdfunding on campus. This program prepares student organizations and members of the faculty and staff with the training, tools and support needed to put on a successful fundraising campaign.