Mark your calendar for Giving Day

Nook stops for a photo at Sunrise Bagel & Espresso for the Giving Day fundraiser.
Photo by Eric Engman
Nook stops for a photo at Sunrise Bagel & Espresso for the Giving Day fundraiser.

March 19, 2026

Mark your calendar! kicks off at noon on March 24 and runs for 49 hours through 1 p.m. on March 26. This annual online fundraising event brings Nanook Nation together to support programs across the university.

Get involved by becoming a . Champions are volunteer fundraisers who help spread the word and inspire support for the programs they care about — no prior fundraising experience needed.

As a Champion, when you secure your first donor through your unique Champion link, you’ll be automatically entered to win an Alaska Airlines round-trip voucher, generously donated by Alaska Airlines.

is a collaborative effort between the University of Alaska Foundation and Alaska’s three universities. It is an opportunity for communities across Alaska to come together in support of students, research and programs that strengthen the state.