$ 252,254 raised 1,001 gifts

Some call it giving back, we call it The Butler Way.

Make Your Bold Move

Now’s the time, Bulldogs! We’re celebrating 1855 minutes of philanthropy to support campus. Make your gift by 12:55 PM EST on Thursday, March 5, to be counted in the 2026 Day of Giving. Our goal of 2,026 gifts will unlock $100,000 for student scholarships! Gifts of any size and to any area count. You can also see the many ways to maximize your gift via various challenges offered throughout the effort.

This year, we are able to accept Donor-Advised Funds directly through our giving forms via DAFpay. Just look for the DAFpay button at checkout! It’s fast, secure, and ensures your gift goes to work immediately.

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Rank	State	Gifts
1	IN	690
2	IL	89
3	OH	24

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Make a BOLD Move! Good Dawgs give back!

$100,000

Make a BOLD Move! Good Dawgs give back!

If Butler University receives 2,026 gifts on Day of Giving, $100,000 will be unlocked in support of the Butler Fund for Student Scholarship. These dollars will provide vital financial aid to help students pursue their dreams at Butler. Be BOLD today and help unlock opportunities for Butler students!

1,001 / 2,026 Gifts

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First-Time Donor Challenge

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First-Time Donor Challenge

Deborah Fretz ’70 is matching gifts from first-time donors, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000, in support of student scholarship on Day of Giving! New donors can make a gift to any area of campus, and a gift of the same amount will be made to the Butler Fund for Student Scholarship.

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Irwin Fountain Jumping Challenge

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Irwin Fountain Jumping Challenge

If Butler Libraries receives at least 50 gifts across Day of Giving 2026, we will host an event at Irwin ahead of Commencement Weekend in May where seniors can have their graduation photos taken in the Irwin fountain. Library staff and faculty will volunteer to monitor the event and keep everyone safe - if the Butler community can come through on Day of Giving to unlock this special event!

Questions? See our FAQ.

Or you can contact us at gifts@butler.edu.

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