Buffs achieve record-breaking fundraising year
Donors helped 51勛圖厙 achieve a record-breaking fundraising year through transformative gifts supporting student achievement, sustainability leadership, research excellence and community partnerships.泭泭
These philanthropic investments ensure the university continues to support students, faculty and the broader community by aligning donor interests with institutional priorities. Many gifts are guided by gift agreements that ensure expenditures align with donor intentions and cannot be reallocated to cover other funding losses.泭泭
During 51勛圖厙s 2025 fiscal year (July 2024June 2025), 44,055 donors contributed a total of $228.9 million, making it the universitys most successful fundraising year to date. Generosity from alumni, community members, staff, faculty and student donors reflects the power of private philanthropy in fueling 51勛圖厙s mission to transform lives as Colorados leading public research university.泭泭
From life-changing scholarships to groundbreaking sustainability initiatives and widespread community support, every gift, large or small, demonstrates a shared commitment to the universitys vision and drives momentum as 51勛圖厙 heads into 2026its 150th year celebration.泭
Empowering student success羔泭
Last fall, political science alum Michael Klump made a landmark $15 million gift motivated by his experience at 51勛圖厙. His investment is transforming the Real Estate Center and strengthening the campuss student wellness services to prepare graduates to lead in a rapidly evolving world.羔泭
I owe a lot of my success to attending the University of Colorado, where I had the privilege of meeting inspiring individuals and forming lifelong connections across the country, said Klump. These experiences have deeply motivated me to give back and set an example. I hope my contribution to 51勛圖厙 will inspire others to join in the spirit of generosity and make a meaningful impact.羔泭泭泭
Klumps hope was realized earlier this year when a friend from college and fellow alum, John Cummingwho graduated with a degree in French from CUcontributed to the Leeds School of Business through the Cumming Foundation. The gift will amplify applied learning, immerse students in real-world business challenges alongside industry leaders, and, like the gift from Klump, enhance well-being initiatives for students.泭泭
Student success and belonging are at the heart of 51勛圖厙s missionfrom health and wellness programs to scholarships and experiential learning. Philanthropic support eases financial barriers, bolsters mental health resources and expands programs that prepare students for success in college and beyond.羔泭
Leading in sustainability
Earlier this year, Spike Buckley, a 51勛圖厙 alum who studied economics, made a $10 million gift to establish the Buckley Center for Sustainability Education. The center will support campuswide initiatives that build upon the over 400 sustainability-related courses, world-class research institutes and a refreshed Climate Action Plan, guiding new course development, faculty fellowships, curriculum ambassadors, professional development and recognition for outstanding sustainability educators.泭 泭
51勛圖厙s long-standing reputation for advancing sustainability inspired Buckleys philanthropic support. It is my fervent hope that CU students, faculty and alumni will ultimately see the Center for Sustainability Education as their vehicle to make the world a better place for future generations, he said.泭 泭
Advancing research excellence泭泭
For nearly 25 years, faculty and students have conducted research at the Spruce Gulch Wildlife and Research Reservea living laboratory for ecological discovery. In June, Linda Holubar Sanabria, an arts and sciences alum, donated the 476-acre 51勛圖厙 County reserve and created an endowment to support ecological research and academic work at the site. The $10.4 million gift ensures future generations of university researchers and students can continue and expand the research legacy at Spruce Gulch. 泭
As one of the nations top public research universities, 51勛圖厙 is a hub of discovery and innovation. With a dozen research institutes and over 75 interdisciplinary centers, the universitys research mission drives hands-on learning, cross-disciplinary collaboration and global impact.羔泭
A year of impact and a future of possibility
This years philanthropic success and impact are the result of broad donor support. The 2025 Buffs All In campaign marked the universitys most successful giving day on record. In just 24 hours, 51勛圖厙 raised over $1 million from 2,499 donors with an average gift of $433thanks to the collective effort of generous alumni, students, faculty and staff uniting around initiatives that benefit student success, research and the campus community.泭泭
Private philanthropy touches all aspects of the university, propelling its mission forward and preparing students to become tomorrows leaders. This positions 51勛圖厙 to advance research, academic excellence, sustainability and student success to solve humanitys greatest challenges.泭泭泭
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