Donors
Giving Back Lights the Way Forward
As a University of Dayton donor, you make a difference. The collective giving of donors like you changes students’ lives forever and provides faculty members opportunities to shine brighter.
Your gifts make these stories possible
Family Giving Matters
It’s no surprise that parents were the first responders for students when COVID-19 turned our world upside down.
Read about family giving impact
Hollywood Connections
Flyers in Hollywood brings together alumni working in the entertainment industry and current students who hope to do the same.
Read about Flyers in Hollywood
Lighting a Path for Others
Jamel Gross-Cassel ’20 has been estranged from all of his relatives, including his nine older siblings and parents, for six years.
Read how Jamel came to UD
Impact
See how UD donors like you are funding positive growth and change every year. You can view current and past annual impact reports, read endowment reports, see how giving increases campus diversity, learn about our endowed chairs and view the top 10 funds that donors like you are supporting right now.
Impact overview
Scholarship
Giving to scholarships opens our campus community to students who build on our Catholic, Marianist ideals to lead lives filled with learning, leadership and service. Meet some of our scholarship students, read our annual scholarship report, learn about philanthropy week, see how scholarships shape the face of UD and search scholarships you’re interested in supporting.
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Giving Societies
Giving societies recognize and celebrate donors like you who, through your philanthropy and belief in UD, accelerate our growth while maintaining our history and traditions. As we approach our first campaign in nearly 20 years, donor commitment is more important than ever. With that in mind, our five societies are evolving to mirror the ambition and goals of this campaign.
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I’m thankful for all the support I received. Now I want to pay all that back as much as I can, especially for students who don’t have the ability to pay the high cost of college today.