Name: SIU Day of Giving - March 2, 2022
Start: 2022-03-02T06:00:00-0600
End: 2022-03-03T05:59:00-0600
Location: SIU Day Of Giving

Forward Together

Moving Forward Together.

The SIU Day of Giving reached new heights this year by raising more than $3.5 million.

In its sixth year, the 24-hour online fundraiser received more than 2,400 donations and set numerous records. In its six years of existence, the Day of Giving has brought in more than $10 million.

“Once again, Salukis everywhere came together and showed their spirit,” Matt Kupec, CEO of the SIU Foundation, said. “We were awed by the outpouring of support throughout the day.”

The Day of Giving was capped by Chancellor Austin Lane announcing the expansion of the Forever SIU fundraising campaign. The SIU Foundation plans to raise $500 million in its continuing effort to support the mission of the university. After surpassing its original $200 million goal, Chancellor Lane said he’s excited to keep going.

“This is about supporting our students and strengthening the university,” he said. “Our alumni and donors understand the importance of this mission, and their generosity is what has set us on this path to half a billion dollars.”

The $3.5 million total is the highest in the history of the SIU Day of Giving. Last year, the university raised $2.8 million on the day, which started in 2017.

The College of Liberal Arts led the way by raising more than $723,000, and the School of Medicine came in a close second, bringing in more than $681,000.

Some of the other highest totals were:

College of Business and Analytics: More than $230,000
College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences: More than $188,000
College of Arts and Media: More than $167,000
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics: More than $135,000
Saluki Athletics: More than $109,000

Donors to the Balancing Education, Experience, and Reality (B.E.E.R.) Scholarship continued their tradition of Day of Giving support by combining to make nearly 700 gifts and raising more than $52,000.

Other areas with the most donations were:

School of Medicine: 374
Saluki Athletics: 184
College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences: 147
College of Arts & Media: 128
College of Health and Human Sciences: 108

“The Day of Giving is one of the best days of the year at SIU,” Kupec said. “Our alumni and donors make it so much fun. They have made it into an unbelievable success.

Leaderboard

Departments with the Most Gifts!

Check out which department has brought in the most gifts for SIU Day!

Rank	Department	Gifts
1	Balancing Education, Experience, & Reality Schp.	698
2	School of Medicine	372
3	Saluki Athletics	184
4	College of Agricultural, Life & Physical Sciences	147
5	College of Arts and Media	128
6	College of Health and Human Sciences	108
7	College of Engineering, Computing, Tech, & Math	91
8	School of Law	89
9	Marching Salukis	87
10	College of Business and Analytics	73
11	School of Education	59
12	Scholarships	58
13	Strong Survivors	54
14	College of Liberal Arts	52
15	Touch of Nature	50
16	Student Affairs	49
17	Morris Library	45
18	Student Multi-Cultural Resource Center	40
19	WSIU Public Broadcasting	32
20	Paul Simon Public Policy Institute	29
21	SIU Alumni Association	24
22	University Museum	23
23	SIU Arboretum	18
24	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	16
25	Green Roof Project	14
26	SIU Press	12
27	Civil Service Council Education Assistance Program	12
28	University Honors Program	10
29	Center for Archaeological Investigations	9
30	Center for International Education	6
31	Graduate School	5
32	Research	4
33	SIU Wellness and Health Promotion Services	3

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Leaderboard

Departments by Dollars Raised

Check out which Department has raised the most throughout SIU Day!

Rank	Department	Raised
1	College of Liberal Arts	$723,265.96
2	School of Medicine	$681,799.94
3	College of Business and Analytics	$233,495.99
4	College of Agricultural, Life & Physical Sciences	$188,666.93
5	College of Arts and Media	$167,864.00
6	College of Engineering, Computing, Tech, & Math	$136,400.00
7	Saluki Athletics	$109,645.88
8	College of Health and Human Sciences	$70,238.99
9	School of Education	$62,395.00
10	Student Affairs	$54,020.03
11	Balancing Education, Experience, & Reality Schp.	$52,528.03
12	School of Law	$34,630.21
13	SIU Alumni Association	$28,575.00
14	Touch of Nature	$25,860.00
15	Morris Library	$11,280.00
16	Marching Salukis	$9,434.95
17	Scholarships	$7,907.64
18	Strong Survivors	$6,080.00
19	Paul Simon Public Policy Institute	$5,625.00
20	Student Multi-Cultural Resource Center	$4,195.00
21	WSIU Public Broadcasting	$3,480.00
22	University Museum	$2,800.00
23	SIU Press	$1,375.00
24	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	$1,205.00
25	SIU Arboretum	$1,185.00
26	University Honors Program	$1,045.00
27	Green Roof Project	$1,005.00
28	Research	$750.00
29	Civil Service Council Education Assistance Program	$610.00
30	Center for Archaeological Investigations	$475.00
31	Graduate School	$427.00
32	Center for International Education	$346.00
33	SIU Wellness and Health Promotion Services	$105.00