What is BU Giving Day?
Posted March 2021 | Updated February 2026
Boston University Giving Day, April 8, 2026, is a one-day, online fundraising drive. On #BUGivingDay, alumni, parents, students, faculty and staff, and friends from all over the world come together to give back and celebrate what they care about at BU. Whether you’re a fan of club sports, an admirer of BU’s sustainability efforts, a friend to first-generation students, or an eager supporter of another group, there’s a BU community that is grateful for your gift. P.S. 100 percent of your gift goes to the fund you choose!
On Giving Day, every gift makes an even bigger impact than it normally would. How? Well, thanks to a group of generous donors who help match gifts, every Giving Day donation helps earn bonus funds for BU schools and colleges, teams, and programs. There are also special one-time hourly challenges that give areas at BU the chance to earn additional matching funds. We’ll be updating the Giving Day website with the hourly challenges throughout the next few weeks, so don’t forget to look at it periodically to strategize accordingly.
In 2025, more than 12,690 donors made gifts to over 800 different causes and programs, totaling $4.5 million in support. A truly amazing feat! This year, we need your help once again. Every social media post, text, or email you send helps spread the word about #BUGivingDay, and ultimately helps raise critical funds for the schools, colleges, departments, teams, clubs, and causes that make you Proud to BU. Get involved today by signing up to be a BU Giving Day Advocate. Participate in Advocate challenges to earn bonuses for yourself and additional funds for your cause.