Giving & Impact | UND Alumni Association & Foundation

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Giving & Impact

It’s worth everything.

Forever (and Ever) UND:

A Bold Next Step

Because of you, we crushed our $500 million fundraising goal well ahead of deadline. Our new goal of $625 million isn’t just about a bigger number β€” it’s about a bigger impact.

We do. We lead. We are forever UND.

Make an Impact

Wherever you choose to give, students, faculty and staff benefit from your generosity.

student smiling while studyingGive Your Way

Each of these special projects is an invitation to impact UND students. Help bring bold ideas to life. 

UND softball gameUND Athletics

Our programs prepare UND student-athletes for competition and life beyond athletics.

students in labColleges & Programs

Choose a program you care about. Together, we can give students and faculty the tools they need to succeed.

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Planned gifts impact UND students and can offer tax benefits, provide income, and ensure flexibility for you.

Stories of Impact

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Carlson Zink Receives CASE Commonfund Foundation Award

DeAnna Carlson Zink, Chief Executive Officer of the University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation (UNDAAF), has been named a 2026 recipient of the prestigious CASE Commonfund College and University Foundation Award.

A Historic Year

Alumni and friends of the University of North Dakota gave a record $119.9 million in donations during the 2025.The fundraising record was announced at the annual State of the UND Alumni Association & Foundation Address on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.

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Turning the Page at Chester Fritz Library

A people-first vision for UND’s Chester Fritz Library is impacted through extraordinary information resources, space, technology, and services.

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Honoring a Super Superintendent

The Schroeder family honors Grand Forks Superintendent Elroy H. Schroeder by supporting UND students through endowments that continue his lifelong mission to elevate education.

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Home-Grown Leadership

Sam Strandell embraces his UND roots β€” earning captain status on the football team, completing his degree early, and giving back to the community he calls home.

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Digitizing a Century

Discover how UND students and staff brought 100 years of Alumni Magazine history online β€” uncovering family ties, forgotten stories, and a searchable legacy for generations.

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Meet our Members

Eternal Flame Society

You make UND great.

This exclusive society was established to recognize our most generous donors who make a lasting impact at the University of North Dakota.

Meet our Members