Annual Giving

There is a powerful fusion of people, programs and places at this university. Gifts to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation support people who make a difference in their respective fields, innovative educational programs and state-of-the-art resources that enhance learning and prepare students to be global citizens. UW-Eau Claire depends on the generosity of those who sustain our campus and enhance the value of a Blugold degree.

Year after year, your gifts become the future of the university. You provide the margin of excellence that sets UW-Eau Claire apart. Your gift, whatever its size, makes a significant impact in guaranteeing quality Blugold experiences for future generations of students.

The Impact of the Excellence Fund

Annually, the Foundation provides more than $4 million to the university – much of it from gifts under $500. The Excellence Fund supports the university’s greatest needs and is designed to provide maximum value when those needs arise. Your gift has the power to make possible innovative research, projects and programs that distinguish the UW-Eau Claire degree. Here are just some areas of campus that benefit from the support of the Excellence Fund:

• Over $550,000 in student scholarships and fellowships annually
• Faculty/student collaborative research projects
• International study abroad and immersion experiences for students
• High impact learning opportunities such as internships, service learning projects and field experiences
• University Honors Program
• Professional and curriculum development initiatives for faculty

Whether your generosity is sparked by an email, letter in your mailbox, or meaningful conversation with one of our Student Development Representatives, your support is making an impact in the lives of students, faculty and our community.

"Knowing that I can make a difference in a student's education by giving any amount that I can is why I give. I give to provide resources that make getting a college education more achievable.” —Annual donor