{"id":125177,"date":"2025-08-29T01:56:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T06:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=125177"},"modified":"2025-08-28T13:20:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T18:20:15","slug":"university-of-nebraska-receives-record-philanthropic-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2025\/08\/29\/university-of-nebraska-receives-record-philanthropic-support\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Nebraska receives record philanthropic support"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The University of Nebraska Foundation on Thursday announced record-setting private support for the University of Nebraska, with $416.6 million in new funds committed in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. This is the first time that fundraising has exceeded $400 million in a single year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, 60,602 donors gave a gift to support the University of Nebraska, the best year ever for the number of individual supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe generosity we\u2019ve seen this year is a powerful reflection of the deep pride and commitment that Nebraskans, our alumni and friends around the world feel for the University of Nebraska,\u201d said University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD. \u201cEven more so today, our donors believe in our mission, and I\u2019m extraordinarily grateful for their investment in recruiting and retaining excellent faculty, advancing transformative research, providing scholarships that open the door to a University of Nebraska education, and so much more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gifts were made to support all campuses: the University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, UNMC and its clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, University of Nebraska at Omaha and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis. Gifts came from alumni, friends of the university, foundations and corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almost all gifts received, 99%, were restricted to a specific university purpose. That means private support cannot be used to make up for losses in federal or state funding. Gifts were directed according to the donors\u2019 designations, providing significant support for student scholarships, academic and athletic programs, faculty, research and capital projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help make a University of Nebraska education accessible and affordable for all students, 123 endowed student support funds were created across the NU system during the fiscal year. In addition, 14 endowed professorships and chairs were created to recruit and retain excellent faculty and researchers. Endowed funds provide a perpetual source of support for the university because the principal is invested, with annual earnings used to fund the designated purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four campus giving days \u2014 Wear Black, Give Back at UNO, Glow Big Red at UNL, One Day for UNK and For the Greater Good at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine<\/a> \u2014 generated philanthropic support from alumni, students and friends of each campus. Combined, the giving days raised $2.69 million from 17,652 gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thankful to each and every donor for their generosity,\u201d said Brian Hastings, president and CEO of the University of Nebraska Foundation. \u201cWhile philanthropy cannot replace state and federal dollars, it plays a vital role in enhancing the university experience, driving innovation and shaping the future of the University of Nebraska. These investments will grow tomorrow\u2019s workforce and fuel progress across our state. That\u2019s the power of philanthropy \u2014 Only in Nebraska.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University\u2019s Future<\/a> has fueled generous private support for the University of Nebraska. The multiyear campaign, which began in 2018, seeks to engage 150,000 benefactors to give $3 billion to support University of Nebraska students, faculty, academic programs and research to address the needs of the state. As of June 30, $2.7 billion has been raised. The campaign has achieved its donor goal, with 155,397 unique donors as of the end of the fiscal year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philanthropic highlights for UNMC and Nebraska Medicine from the 2025 fiscal year include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n