The UMW family, across the country and across the world, came together to make history Tuesday, March 19, on Mary Wash Giving Day.
During the 24-hour online fundraising marathon, donors in 45 states and seven countries made 3,533 gifts totaling $586,493* to benefit students and programs across the University, including the arts, academics, athletics, student life and scholarships. Each gift helps to ensure a strong future for Mary Washington and its students, continuing a longstanding tradition of dynamic donor support at the 111-year-old institution.
Donors exceeded the day’s lofty goal of 3,500 gifts and topped last year’s results, breaking the record for the largest day of giving in University history. On Giving Day in March 2018, supporters made 2,987 gifts totaling $449,631. Read more.
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- Ready for UMW Giving Day 2019!
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- UMW volunteers get ready for UMW Giving Day 2019.
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- UMW students, faculty, staff and other donors visited the University Center to give throughout the day.
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- Donors in 45 states and seven countries gave 3,533 gifts to UMW topping $600,000.
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- UMW students, faculty and staff were eager to give through challenges and matches for different programs across the university.
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- In the University Center, the Giving Day Headquarters brought the celebration to students with games, a photo booth, prize wheel and donation station.