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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 — 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.

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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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Leaving the Woodpile Higher

From the rink to the State Capitol, the Strinden family has passed down leadership, service, and a simple rule: leave the woodpile higher.

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Extending the Legacy

The staff at NDAD all work toward the same goal: making sure people with health challenges get the help they need.

5 min read
Grounded in Education

From the runway to the classroom, one UND family carries forward a belief in education, discipline, and paying it forward.

4 min read
Rooted in Rural Care

Joe and Norma Peltier’s legacy gift supports what is now one of the largest scholarship funds at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, as well as a new accelerated track to strengthen North Dakota’s rural healthcare workforce.

4 min
It's the Simple Things

Bruce and Shirley Johnson’s enduring commitment to the UND School of Law supports future students through scholarships and honoring the education that shaped their lives and legacy.

3 min read
Rooted in Gratitude

The Bjella siblings honor their parents' UND connection with Law School endowment.

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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